Find a Grave facts for kids
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Type of site
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Online database |
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| Available in | English |
| Owner | Jim Tipton |
| Alexa rank | 3,680 (July 2013[update]) |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | 1998 |
| Current status | Active |
Find A Grave is a website that helps people find information about graves and cemeteries. It's like a giant online library of burial records from all over the world.
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How Find A Grave Started
Find A Grave was created in 1995 by Jim Tipton. He started it to help people who wanted to visit the graves of famous people. Over time, an online discussion area was added to the site. Today, the website says it has more than 121 million burial records from many different countries.
What You Can Find on Find A Grave
The website's frequently asked questions (FAQ) section says they hope to list the burial places of everyone in the world.
Exploring Cemeteries and Graves
The website has lists of cemeteries and graves from all around the world. In the United States, cemeteries are organized by state and then by county. Many records include maps from Google Maps and pictures of the cemeteries.
Each grave record can show:
- Dates and places of birth and death
- Information about the person
- Cemetery and plot details
- Photographs (like a picture of the grave marker or the person)
- Information about who added the record to Find A Grave
Adding Memorials and Photos
Members can create free online memorials for their family and friends. Users can also edit these memorials. If a member wants a photo of a grave, they can ask for it. Volunteers on Find A Grave can then add the picture.
Images for kids
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Former logo of Find a Grave, used from 1995 to 2018
See also
In Spanish: Find a Grave para niños
