Grave Tending, Memorial Cleaning & Restoration on the Isle of Wight

Reliable care for graves and memorials when you can’t be there.

Est. 2025
Photo updates after visits
Fully insured & council approved
One-off & regular visits
Personal, respectful service
Well cared for memorial on the Isle of Wight

When visiting isn't always possible

Life, distance, health, and family commitments can all make regular visits difficult.

Whether you live on the Isle of Wight, on the mainland or further afield, there are many reasons why regular visits aren't always possible. Rose & Thistle Grave Care provides respectful, reliable grave care, giving you the reassurance that your loved one's resting place is being cared for throughout the year.

Knowing someone local is caring for your loved one’s resting place when you can’t be there.

Memorial & Grave Care Services

Respectful grave tending and memorial care across the Isle of Wight, from regular maintenance visits to one-off care, cleaning, restoration and remembrance tributes.

Memorial Cleaning & Restoration Carefully cleaning and restoring the appearance of weathered memorials using gentle, stone-safe methods to help remove dirt, algae and staining, helping bring the memorial back to a clean and well-kept condition.
Grave Tending & Maintenance Regular or one-off visits to keep your loved one's resting place tidy, cared for and well presented throughout the year.
Memorial Lettering Restoration Restoring faded inscriptions and decorative details using specialist memorial finishes to improve readability and refresh the appearance of your loved one's memorial.
Memorial Flowers & Tributes Fresh flowers and seasonal tributes carefully placed for birthdays, anniversaries and other important dates when you are unable to visit yourself.
Real Examples Of Our Work

Before & After Results

Every memorial is different. These examples show the type of transformation that can often be achieved using gentle, stone-safe cleaning methods and careful attention to detail.

Before memorial cleaning Isle of Wight
BEFORE
After memorial cleaning Ashey Cemetery Isle of Wight
AFTER

Memorial Cleaning & Restoration

Carefully restoring the appearance of weathered memorials by removing dirt, algae and staining while respecting the condition of the stone.

Before grave maintenance Isle of Wight
BEFORE
After grave maintenance Isle of Wight
AFTER

Grave Tending & Maintenance

Regular visits to keep your loved one's resting place tidy, cared for and well presented throughout the year.

Families who use our service

When visiting becomes difficult, families rely on us to help keep things in good order.
★★★★★

“Knowing everything is being taken care of properly has taken a huge weight off our minds.”

Anne C.
Newport
★★★★★

“We don’t have to worry anymore. The photo updates after each visit are really reassuring.”

James W.
Ryde
★★★★★

“We were struggling to keep up with everything ourselves. This service has been reliable and consistent.”

Linda P.
Shanklin
★★★★★

“It’s always kept tidy and well presented. We feel confident knowing it’s being taken care of.”

Michael R.
Cowes
Glenn Todd - Rose & Thistle Grave Care Isle of Wight

Glenn Todd — Rose & Thistle Grave Care

About

Caring for memorials across the Isle of Wight

Hello, I'm Glenn, founder of Rose & Thistle Grave Care.

I started Rose & Thistle with a simple belief — that every loved one's resting place deserves to be cared for with dignity, respect and attention to detail.

Every visit is carried out personally by me, so you always know exactly who is caring for your loved one's resting place.

Whether it's a one-off tidy, regular maintenance visit or memorial deep clean, my aim is to provide families with reassurance and peace of mind when they cannot always be there themselves.

Simple questions, answered clearly

A few answers to help you know what to expect before getting in touch.
How often can grave care visits be arranged? +
Visits are available as one-off, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, or yearly arrangements, depending on what best suits your family’s needs and the grave.
Do you send photos after each visit? +
Yes — photos are sent after each visit so you can see exactly how everything has been left.
Are you fully insured? +
Yes — fully insured for all grave tending and memorial work carried out.
What areas do you cover? +
The whole Isle of Wight, covering all cemeteries and churchyards.
Do I need to be local to use the service? +
No — many families use the service while living away or unable to visit regularly.
How do I get started? +
Just send a message with the grave location and what you need. We’ll reply with clear options and pricing.

Contact Glenn

If you’d like to discuss a memorial, request a quote, or simply ask a question, please contact me. I’ll reply personally and take the time to understand what you need.

    Talk to Glenn

    Prefer to speak directly? Give me a call and I’ll be happy to help.

    Rose & Thistle Grave Care
    17 Downsview Road
    Bembridge
    Isle of Wight
    PO35 5QS
    ★★★★★

    Rated 5.0 on Google

    Scroll to Top