As a result of some stupid advice I gave, this notice appeared on the
EKYORIGINS mailing list. I looked at the site, and it seems to include very
good advice. Hope you don't mind my posting it here as most of us do at
times try to read tombstone inscriptions.
Bud Caudle
Please check this website for Do's & Don'ts for Cemetery Cleaning,
Maintenance, and Reading of Headstones. Do NOT use shave cream - it has
acids which will cause further deterioration.
http://members.aol.com/ctgravenet/dosdonts.htm