How do you find an unmarked grave in a cemetery?
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How do you find an unmarked grave in a cemetery?
Identifying Unmarked GravesGround Penetrating Radar (G.P.R.) Ground penetrating radar surveys are useful for grave location. Ground Scraping. You can scrape the soil down about one foot over the area you want to check and look for burial shafts. Grave Dowsing.
How can I find out where my nan is buried?
Here are three ways you can discover the hidden burial locations of your ancestors.Look at the Death Certificate. Most death certificates list the method of disposal of the remains. Check for an Obituary. Call the County Clerk, City Clerk, or Church that Manages the Cemeteries Where Your Ancestor is Most Likely to Be.
Do cemeteries keep records of who is buried there?
Many cemeteries have offices or official caretakers that keep record books of burials. These are called sexton’s records and are kept in the cemetery office. In some cases however, they might have been moved to the city or county offices, or even an archive, like the Springville Cemetery records.
