Bronze has many uses in funerary applications.
Used since Antiquity, bronze can be employed as a funerary ornament on a monument (either “classic” or cremation) :
- Name lettering
- Applied motif
- Frame for porcelain photo
- Statue
- Lantern, holy water font
It can also be used on :
- A columbarium niche
- A memorial plaque
Bronze is easy to maintain
Bronze is an extremely durable but “living” material: when exposed to climatic and environmental factors, it gradually changes and first develops a patina. These processes are natural and normal. Beneath the green patina, the bronze remains perfectly intact (unlike iron, which rusts, for example).
Funerary bronzes are usually protected by a clear varnish designed to slow down these changes.
The longevity of the varnish and the onset of natural patination and green oxidation largely depend on the bronze’s exposure conditions: certain environments can accelerate these processes.
It is easy for anyone, whether a funeral professional or a private individual, to carry out routine maintenance on a bronze memorial ornament with a few simple steps.
Regular cleaning will effectively preserve the bronze and slow down its natural changes.
Il est particulièrement indiqué lors des périodes « à risque », comme par exemple à l’automne lorsque des feuilles humides peuvent tomber sur la sépulture.
We recommend that you follow the N-E-S method
Clean the dirt
The most important ones (fallen leaves, clumps of soil, cobwebs, etc.) with a soft-bristled brush
Wipe gently
Rub gently if necessary, using a soft sponge moistened with clean water. The use of abrasive materials or products (such as scouring sponges or sandpaper) or corrosive substances (such as bleach) is strictly discouraged, as they can damage the protective varnish layer or even the bronze itself.
Dry with a cloth
Soft and clean (such as a microfiber cloth)
