Publications - Prince George's County Planning Department

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	Prince George's County Cemetery Preservation	December 2010	Report	Prince George's County Cemetery Preservation Manual	This manual provides information on the types of cemeteries present in Prince George's County, why it is important to preserve cemeteries, how to develop a cemetery preservation plan, where to look for funding, and how to research and survey historic cemeteries. Guidance is offered on basic preservation techniques, including initial clean-up, regular maintenance, gravestone cleaning, repairs, resetting gravestones, and selecting a skilled conservator. The appendices provide a glossary of terms commonly used in cemetery research, survey, and preservation, how to identify cemetery features, sample survey forms, cemetery laws, and a bibliography. Through this manual, M-NCPPC hopes to bolster local cemetery preservation efforts and generate additional support for the protection of historic burial grounds.	2		Preservation Manual brochure.pdf