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Alabama Historical Commission General Recommendations for Cemetery Cleaning or Repairs

Gravestones do not have to look new. They are not new. Do no harm to the gravestones. Do not remove any stones, bricks or markers from where they are found. Though in the way of lawnmowers, they could be marking graves. To locate the precise location of burials (or to approximate the siting of burials), contract with a professional archaeologist to perform some form of Remote Sensing such as Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) or Thermal Imaging. Be sure to obtain a permit from the AHC before cleaning, repairing or moving any marker.

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