Cemeteries and Burials

Description: This collection features information about cemeteries and the processes of burials. You will find many external links for grave research, as well as, learn a little bit on the general information about both topics.

10 of the world's most scenic cemeteries - CNN.com

A blog post showing 10 of the world's most scenic cemeteries on CNN Travel.

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Alma Cemetary

Some time in the 1800's a cruel farmer owned the land that is now the Alma Cemetery. As Alma expanded and land was needed the officials went to the fa...

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Calvary Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery is located at 248 Belle Vista Avenue on the west side of Youngstown, Ohio. The cemetery is maintained by the Roman Catholic Diocese o...

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Cemetery Records Online - Search Cemeteries

An archive of cemetery records from tens of thousands of cemeteries across the world. Search for cemetery records, browse cemeteries, and contribute ...

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Conducting Research in a Cemetery

Researching a cemetery can be lots of work but very informative and entertaining. The shape and material of the stone, its design, and the inscription...

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Find A Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records

Find A Grave is a free resource for finding the final resting places of famous folks, friends and family members. With millions of names, it's an inva...

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Free Family History and Genealogy Records

Discover your family history. Explore the world-s largest collection of free family trees, genealogy records and resources.

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Gettysburg National Cemetery

Gettysburg National Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 3,500 Union soldiers killed in the Battle of Gettysburg, a Union victory often c...

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Gravestone Symbolism

This article lists the symbolism used on gravestones and what those symbols mean.

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LakeView Cemetery - Cleveland

Lakeview Cemetery, founded in 1869 by wealthy Clevelanders including Jeptha Wade, was modeled after Boston's Mount Auburn Cemetery as well as the hist...

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National Cemetery Administration Home

The VA National Cemetery Administration honors the military service of our Nation's veterans. We provide a dignified burial and lasting memorial for ...

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Nationwide Gravesite Locator

Search for burial locations of veterans and their family members in VA National Cemeteries, state veterans cemeteries, various other military and Depa...

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Oak Hill Cemetery - Youngstown

The origins of Oak Hill Cemetery go back to 1850 when a group of Youngstown residents joined together to form the Mahoning Cemetery Association.

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Oakland Cemetery

City fathers purchased six acres in 1850 to be a public burial ground for a young but fast-growing town that already had a population of more than 2,5...

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Online Cemetery Records & Burial Indexes (USA)

Directory of online cemetery indexes from DeathIndexes.com

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Picture of Cemetery Ghost Baby

Mrs. Andrews was taking a picture of her daughter's grave and the figure of a ghost child appears.

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Potters Field

A potter's field or common grave is a term for a place for the burial of unknown or indigent people. The expression derives from the Bible, referring ...

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Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, New York, is the resting place of numerous famous figures, including Washington Irving, whose story "The Lege...

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The Association for Gravestone Studies

AGS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to foster appreciation of the cultural significance of gravestones and burial grounds throug...

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The Ghost of Boothill Cemetery

The Ghost of Boothill Graveyard is a ghost story born out of the legendary Old West and how it appeared in one eerie photograph.

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The Official Website of Arlington National Cemetery

The Official Website of Arlington National Cemetery. Welcome to Arlington National Cemetery, our Nation's most hallowed ground. This historic cemetery...

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Tolomato Cemetary

Tolomato Cemetery in St. Augustine is the oldest extant planned cemetery in the State of Florida, with burials starting during the First Spanish Perio...

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