How do you locate a cemetery?

The easiest way to locate a cemetery is to consult the local town hall or government facility. Local governments maintain records of all registered cemeteries within the town or city limits.

The town hall or government building typically has records that extend back at least several years, if not decades to centuries. The records should include details about the geographical location of the cemetery, any famous individuals buried in the cemetery and when the cemetery stopped burying people at that specific location. Such records are the best means of finding a cemetery, especially in rural areas where burial grounds may not be well-maintained.