
Gravestone Cleaning & Memorial Care in the Upper Ohio Valley
Valle Memorial Care offers respectful, hands-on care for the resting places of your loved ones. From gravestone cleaning to seasonal flower placement and personalized memorial visits, we help families near and far stay connected to those they’ve lost. Serving Wheeling, WV and surrounding communities with compassion and local pride.
Frequently asked questions
Who are we?
Valle Memorial Care is a small, locally owned service built on care, respect, and community. We’re a husband-and-wife team who have lived in the Ohio Valley for a combined 78 years, and we’ve always looked for meaningful ways to give back to the place we call home.
We know how hard it can be when you’re far from where loved ones are laid to rest. Whether life has taken you across the country or the world, or it’s simply difficult to visit as often as you’d like, we’re here to help you stay connected.
This business grew from our family's tradition of tending to the gravesites of family members. We realized others might need the same gentle, dependable help—someone to clean a headstone, place fresh flowers, or visit on a special date. So we turned that care into a service for others.
We offer respectful gravestone cleaning, seasonal care, and personalized memorial visits across Wheeling and the surrounding Ohio Valley region. Everything we do is with kindness, attention to detail, and a deep appreciation for the families we serve.
Thank you for trusting us to help you honor your loved ones.
What areas do we serve?
- We serve the cemeteries within a 15-mile radius of Wheeling, WV
- Beyond that, your request is subject to individual review, and if approved, an additional surcharge of +$0.60/mile
What cleaning methods do we use?
- Our cleaning method utilizes biological cleaning solution, soft brushes, and gentle care
- All cleaning complies with National Park Service conservation methods
Let your loved ones’ memory shine with respectful care – Even if you’re far away.
Plans and pricing
Tribute Visit
$40
Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or special dates. A thoughtful one-time visit to honor your loved one.
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Fresh or silk flower placement
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Small card/message from you
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Light wipe-down of the stone
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Photos sent by email or text
Basic Cleaning
$60
A gentle, respectful headstone cleaning using industry-standard biological solutions. Ideal for light to moderate buildup.
Includes:
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Hand-cleaning with D/2 Biological Solution (non-corrosive) and soft brush
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Removal of dirt, lichens, and surface stains
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For standard upright stones up to 36"
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Before and after photos sent by email or text
Deluxe Restoration
$120
A deep-cleaning service for stones with years of buildup or heavy staining. Best for neglected or weather-worn memorials.
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Intensive soft-brush cleaning with D/2 Biological Solution (non-corrosive)
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Removal of biological growth, algae, lichen
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Edge clearing and small debris removal around the base
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Before and after photos sent by email or text
Seasonal Care Plan
$180/year
Ongoing care through the seasons. Four respectful visits per year to maintain the memorial and ensure it's looking its best.
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1 visit per season (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter)
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Light cleaning and wipe-down
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Grass/weed trimming and debris removal (leaves, sticks, etc.)
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Photo documentation each visit via email or text
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Optional Add-ons (per visit):
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$15 – seasonal silk flowers
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$10 – handwritten card placement
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$20 – small solar light installation
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Remote Family Plan
$220/year
For families living out of town, this service provides peace of mind with trusted local care and consistent communication.
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2 full headstone cleanings per year
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2 tribute visits with flower placement and personal touches
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Cemetery coordination or inquiries if needed
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Digital photos and updates after each visit via email or text
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Optional Add-On:
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$20 – Personalized video message
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