Restoration of Sarah Oppenheimer’s Grave

Over time Sarah Oppenheimer’s grave became very weathered. The fence became rusted, two of the finials were lost, the monument was leaning and the tiles discolored and were either broken or had sunken. In the summer of 2024, Wilf Bruch of the Old Cemeteries Society undertook the restoration of this grave.

Following are photographs which chronicle the process.

Sarah Oppenheimer’s grave before restoration:

After restoration:

The restoration of Sarah Oppenheimer’s grave was completed by Wilf on July 10, 2024.

Fixing the lean:

Restoring the tiles:

New Finials created from new moulds

The monument was gently power-washed by Wilf on June 17, 2024

The gate was painted on June 24, 2024 by Amber Woods and Wilf Bruch. Wilf did the final touches on June 26, 2024