Karen has travelled the world polishing and restoring war graves and plaques. Photo: Jarryd Rowley.

War memorials and graves are sites of great importance to many people around the world, but for Karen Doyle, they are of special significance.

As the owner of Grave Keepers, Karen travels the country to restore and polish graves and memorials as a means to keep the memories of those who have passed in pristine condition.

“I grew up in Tumut, but I’ve serviced places all around,” she said.

“I’m based in Canberra, and I’ve climbed Kakoda to help with and look at the graves and war cemeteries that they have over there.

“I’ve travelled as far as Arlington in America, and I even had the privilege to clean a grave for the only Australian buried in Arlington. I’m very proud of the work I do.”

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