How do I find a Jewish grave?
Records of Jewish burial societies (khevrah kadisha)….Other sources to check for cemetery records include:
- The present cemetery caretaker, synagogue, or funeral home.
- A local library, historical society, or local historian.
- Cemetery associations, which sometimes publish inventories or transcripts for their areas.
Who oversees cemeteries in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts Cemetery Association | Educational Association Representing All Cemeterians in the Commonwealth.
Are Jewish cemeteries open during Passover?
The cemetery gates and buildings are closed on most Jewish holidays. On legal holidays, the cemetery gates are open, but the office & mausoleum buildings are closed….Holidays.
| Holiday Name | 1st Day Passover |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, March 28, 2021 |
| Cemetery Gates | Closed |
| Office & Mausoleum Buildings | Closed |
How can I find where someone is buried for free?
You can find out where someone is buried for free by running names searches on various cemetery records databases. There are several that free with millions of records from across the world. These databases show where is someone is buried, their pertinent dates of birth and death, and often times their plot location.
How do I find someone’s Cemetery?
Use Google Searches for Cemetery Information
- Go to www.Google.com.
- Enter the first and last name of your ancestor, the city or county you think they may be buried in, and the word, “cemetery” and click search.
Who owns the ashes of a deceased person?
The ashes are given to the person who has applied for cremation with the funeral director. The ashes can be collected by the applicant directly from the crematorium or the applicant can nominate the funeral director to collect them on their behalf.
Can you be buried on your own property in Massachusetts?
Most bodies are buried in established cemeteries, but burial on private property may be possible in Massachusetts. You must obtain a burial permit from the board of health before burying a body. (Massachusetts General Laws 114 § 45.)
Who gets buried standing up?
Ben Jonson. One of the most well-known people buried standing up is buried in the famous Westminster Abbey in London, England. This famous Poet Laureate’s work was celebrated in his lifetime, but he always seemed to be poor. In 1637 when he died, he had fallen back into poverty.
What can you not do at a cemetery?
10 Things NOT To Do In A Cemetery
- Don’t go after hours.
- Don’t speed through the cemetery driveways.
- Don’t let your kids run wild.
- Don’t walk on top of the graves.
- Don’t sit or lean on the headstones, grave markers, or other memorials.
- Don’t talk to other cemetery visitors – even to say hello.
How do I find a relative burial site?
Find a Grave
- Go to www.Findagrave.com.
- Enter the first name (if known) and the last name of your ancestor. The last name is required.
- Enter any additional information, if known, such as year of birth and the place your ancestor may be buried. If you don’t know this information, simply leave the field blank.
Is Find a Grave free?
Find A Grave is a free website providing access to and an opportunity to input cemetery information to an online database of cemetery records. It was founded in 1995 by Salt Lake City resident, Jim Tipton. See Wikipedia for more.