How to find a grave of ancestor

[Ann Baker]

Hi Bee

Only 1 Brannan listed

Greenock Old Chruchyard

Robert Fawcett died 3/1/1855 aged 95 daughter Marry Brannan died 27/4/1857 aged 25.

Ann

[Grey Seagull]

Sadly, some years ago, most if not all of the Co-op's funeral records were destroyed due to lack of space...... Not just in Paisley, I hasten to add, but most areas.  Company policy.

I did find info at another undertakers in Paisley, Goudie's in Maxwellton Street.

Both company's were very helpful, as was the person at the crematorium.

Good luck

[carolineasb]

Just a note, Goudie's are no longer independent but also owned by the Co-op so may have had a clear out too.

Caroline

[Vasquez109]

Is there some sort of database that holds all burial locations within the UK?

[Ann Baker]

Vasquez

The National Burial Index (available on CD fraid) cover England and Wales but not Scotland. Scottish death records 1855 onwards are on Scotland;s People.

Ann

[Vasquez109]

Why isnt scotland on there then?

[Ann Baker]

Vasquez

Good question! Don;t know but you'll find most things here saying they are national don't include Scotland. Find my past being a good example

Ann

[Vasquez109]

Thats a bit unfair isnt it?

[Ann Baker]

Vaquez

No cos Scotland has it;s own Government site so we are sorted. And it provides online copies of the BMDs and OPRs rather than having to send off for them.

Personally I think we get a better deal cos no waiting to ambush the postman and it's cheaper for the certs too

Ann