As the final resting place of long-departed ancestors, cemeteries often hold plenty of historical information that can help family historians with their research. By exploring headstones, epitaphs, and the design and location of a gravesite, you can unlock a wealth of information about your ancestors – from basic life details, to unique stories and cultural connections.
Foundational information
Gravesites usually reveal basic information about those buried there – birth and death dates, names, and relationships (which you may already know before heading out on your
