|
Cemetery Searching
Research
Strategy:
Below are links for searching for cemetery information.
Here are several suggestions.
Start with local genealogical society websites section.
Many of them have documented cemeteries in their area and have published
books on them. Historical Societies
may also have cemetery records; check that section for information.
For Funeral Home records check with both societies. When
you contact a cemetery or funeral home you might be faced with privacy issues.
So be prepared with the information you want to search and identify your
relationship to the people you are searching for.
Some will do surname searches so give them several surnames that are
associated with your ancestor. You
might be surprised at what you find.
Some will charge $10.00 or more for searching for just one ancestor.
So be prepared to make choices if you have a lot of ancestors to find. If
you are looking for old funeral homes that have disappeared in the Evergreen-Washelli
Funeral Home
INTERMENT.NET – Although
not complete they do have cemetery listings online for
This
website has over 35 million grave records, posted by individuals and
genealogical societies. There are
often photos of gravestones, dates of birth and death, obituaries, and links to
email the person who provided the information. There are about 294 names listed
for
This
website covers other areas and states as well.
USGenWeb This
website is comprehensive and lists funeral homes by state and more. Scroll to
the bottom of the link given above and it will take you to more choices for
cities in
Phone 253-537-1050
Email:
infor@wastatecem.org.
The good news is that Christopher and Cheryl Webber have taken on and revamped
the WSCA. It was started by Andi
MacDonald a former PS-APG member but she unfortunately passed away.
They are just getting started again but they do provide links that could
be of help. |
||||||||||||||||||||
