Professional headstone & monument cleaning and restoration — carried out with care, respect, and precision, following the highest preservation standards.
For every stone we clean, we clean 2 veteran headstones for free — because those who served deserve to be remembered.
We believe that every headstone and monument is more than carved stone — it is a permanent testament to a life lived, a story told, a legacy left behind. Over time, weather and age erode that story. Operation Headstone exists to restore it.
"Our work ensures those stories can still be read for generations to come."
With care, respect, and precision, we restore headstones and monuments back to their natural beauty — sharing powerful before-and-after transformations that honor both history and family legacy.
We work with families, cemeteries, local government, and nonprofit organizations to ensure no stone is forgotten.
Founded by Robert Coats, a U.S. veteran, Operation: Headstone was born out of a commitment to service, respect, and the belief that our heroes — and our families — deserve monuments that stand the test of time.
His military background instilled not just the discipline required for precision restoration work, but a deep personal conviction to honor every fallen veteran whose stone he touches.
From gentle cleaning to full monument restoration, our methods follow the strictest preservation standards to protect every stone for future generations.
Our primary specialty. Safe, thorough cleaning removes years of biological growth, staining, and pollution using methods approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs and National Park Service — never harsh chemicals that damage stone.
Beyond cleaning, we restore structural integrity and legibility to weathered monuments and memorials. Cracked, leaning, or severely weathered stones receive careful, standards-compliant treatment to extend their life indefinitely.
A dedicated focus on veterans' headstones, ensuring those who served are remembered with the dignity they earned. For every stone we clean commercially, we clean two veterans' headstones at absolutely no charge.
We partner with cemeteries, local governments, churches, and nonprofits on large-scale preservation projects, historic cemetery restoration, and ongoing maintenance programs tailored to your organization's needs.
Working directly with families to restore the stones of their loved ones. We treat every stone as if it were our own family member's memorial, with respect, care, and a genuine understanding of what this work means.
We document every restoration with professional photography, providing families and organizations with a powerful visual record of the transformation — a legacy of the work done to preserve your loved one's memory.
We don't improvise with irreplaceable monuments. Every technique, every product, every method we use is guided by the nationally recognized standards of two premier preservation authorities.
Official guidelines for the cleaning, repair, and maintenance of veterans' memorials and national cemetery monuments.
Nationally recognized best practices for the preservation, stabilization, and treatment of historic stone and masonry.
From the Bluegrass State to the Piney Woods of East Texas — and all the communities in between — we bring our preservation mission to you.
Serving the greater Greater Cincinnati / NKY region, including Boone, Kenton, Campbell, and surrounding counties.
Serving the Piney Woods region of East Texas — home to proud military heritage and historic cemeteries in need of preservation.
Our mission doesn't stop at state lines. We serve communities throughout the region — contact us to discuss your location and project.
This is more than a business — it is a calling. For every headstone or monument we clean for families, cemeteries, or organizations, we commit to cleaning two veterans' headstones at no cost. Because those who gave everything deserve to be remembered. No veteran's stone will be forgotten on our watch.
Whether you're a family looking to honor a loved one, a cemetery seeking a restoration partner, or a veteran's organization wanting to ensure no fallen soldier is forgotten — we're here to help.
"Every stone tells a story. Our work ensures those stories can still be read for generations to come."
— Robert Coats, Founder