Are burial locations public record?

The court found that names of individuals buried in the cemetery were death records, which are public under the state law.

Is there a way to find out where someone is buried?

Go online to a burial website dedicated to locating gravestones: BillionGraves.com and FindAGrave.com are the two leading sites for this purpose. Simply enter the vital information and the site will tell you where a person is located and will usually include a photo of the gravestone.

How do I find burial records UK?

Using Deceased Online you can search UK burial and cremation registers, free of charge, by Region, County, Burial Authority, Cemetery or Crematorium. Simply enter the name of the deceased, and optionally a burial or cremation date range, and click the search button to retrieve the matching records.

Do churches keep records of burials?

Churches do indeed keep records of burials – they have burial registers and usually a note is made of the grave number …….

How do you find out where someone is buried or cremated?

Contact the Public Administrator or Coroner The Public Administrator is the one who arranges for that deceased person’s burial or cremation. Often times, the Public Administrator falls under the jurisdiction of the Coroner’s Office.

Do cemeteries have plot maps?

Many cemetery management offices have plot maps available for their employees and visitors to use. However, these maps are often inexact and allow for too much variation to have a truly accurate understanding of the land available for future burial plots.

Is there a grave finder app?

The new Android app will allow users to easily search for cemeteries on a map or by name, find deceased relatives, and enable gravers to create new memorials, add photos, and update GPS points. Visit the Google Play store to download Find A Grave for Android today!

How do I find baptism records?

Contacting the Church. Locate the church the baptism was conducted at. Many churches retain records of the baptisms that were conducted within their walls. You may be able to have them provide you a copy of your or your child’s baptismal record directly.

Do cemeteries have maps?

Some cemeteries have websites with a map of all of the graves on their grounds, while others will have maps available on site. Some of these maps will list individual graves, while others might include only family plots.