Cemeteries

Why Cemeteries Are Important

Legacy.com speaks with Minda Powers-Douglas about her book that goes into the Cemeteries' Art, History, and Society. The popularity of cemeteries and why they are so important.

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Cemeteries

Do Cemeteries Die?

Yes, they die when they become abandoned. The question is why cemeteries become abandoned. Read what the Chicora Foundation says about abandoned cemeteries.

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Case Study

A Case Study for Abandoned Municipal Cemeteries

Read about Haines City’s effort to identify abandoned cemeteries and their solutions for addressing this issue.

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Cemetery Law

The Basic Laws Pertaining to Cemeteries

What laws pertain to Cemeteries, and how do they relate to me?

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Is cemetery research costing you too much time?

We spend our time researching and verifying cemetery locations so you can focus on what you enjoy — discovering family history, honoring loved ones, and exploring the stories behind the stones.

Not finding the cemetery information you’re looking for?

We take great pride in thoroughly researching and verifying every piece of information to ensure its accuracy and reliability.

Do you have a cemetery you’d like to share?

We welcome any additional information you’d like to share to help improve the database.

Looking for a Cemetery?

Discover why locating cemeteries is important for your genealogy research. Check out this informative video podcast from Ancestral Findings, where the host discusses practical tips for finding the cemetery where your ancestor is buried.

Free Cemetery Registry Database

Our comprehensive database contains over 140,000 cemetery listings throughout the United States, which you can search by State, County, City, or Name. Each verified location listed may include the date of establishment, affiliation, type of access, contact information, photographs, videos, links to interments, and other possible resources, empowering you with a wealth of information at your fingertips.

Available search methods include:

Searching by Name

You can search for a cemetery by entering any of its known names — whether current or historical. The results will show a list of all matching cemeteries.

Searching by County

You can search for cemeteries by entering a county name. The results will display a list of all known cemeteries in that county.

Searching by City

You can search for cemeteries by entering a city name. The results will display a list of all known cemeteries in that city.

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4 Features that sets us apart from other sites.

We focus on providing the most accurate and up-to-date cemetery location information available. While many resources emphasize interment records, we prioritize helping you quickly and confidently find and reach the physical cemetery.

01Research

We take the time to thoroughly research each cemetery’s details and verify its precise location.

02Accuracy

We use our in-depth research to identify and resolve discrepancies in cemetery names, locations, and other details.

03Cemetery Profile

We compile the verified information into one simple, comprehensive page for each cemetery, including precise GPS coordinates and other key details.

04GPS Location

Our GPS coordinates will guide you directly to the cemetery — whether it’s a visible church graveyard or a long-lost family plot hidden in the countryside.

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