Cemetery Preservation and Restoration Consulting

We offer expert assessments and develop tailored preservation plans to restore and maintain historic African American cemeteries. Our approach balances cultural significance with environmental sustainability, ensuring these sacred spaces are preserved for future generations.

• Cemetery Risk Assessment: We evaluate potential risks to the cemetery, such as environmental threats, structural instability, or vandalism, and develop mitigation strategies to protect these sacred spaces.

• Documentation and Archival Service: Conduct thorough documentation of the cemetery's current state, including photographic records, mapping, and detailed descriptions of existing features. This documentation is a baseline for future preservation efforts and helps in historical research and legal protection.

• Community Engagement and Training: Organize workshops and training sessions for community members on proper cemetery preservation techniques. Empower local volunteers to participate in the ongoing maintenance and restoration of their community cemeteries, ensuring sustainable preservation efforts.

• Grant Writing and Fundraising Support: Assist cemetery owners and communities in securing funding for preservation projects by offering grant writing and fundraising services. This includes identifying potential funding sources, developing proposals, and managing fundraising campaigns to support restoration initiatives.