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where was she buried?
« on: Tuesday 05 August 08 10:08 BST (UK) »
I'm looking for some help. I am trying to find out where my grandmother is buried.
I know she died in march 1954 at her home address in Strathavan, Lanark.
Could anyone tell my which the local churches are and how I would go about finding her grave to pay my respects. I have a picture of the grave from 1954 and it is a stone cross which looks like it is on a hill. Can any one help?

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Re: where was she buried?
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 05 August 08 10:21 BST (UK) »
Here is the link for the address and contact details of Strathaven cemetery

http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/portal/page/portal/EXTERNAL_WEBSITE_DEVELOPMENT/SLC_ONLINE_HOME/BIRTHS_DEATHS_MARRIAGES/BIRTHS_FACILITIES?CONTENT_ID=1156

Also from same site, details on how to check cemetery records

http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/portal/page/portal/EXTERNAL_WEBSITE_DEVELOPMENT/SLC_ONLINE_HOME/BIRTHS_DEATHS_MARRIAGES/BIRTHS_FACILITIES?CONTENT_ID=1156

I hope this is what you are looking for.  It also seems that Strathaven cemetery is on a hill overlooking the town, so that fits as well.

Claire

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Re: where was she buried?
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 05 August 08 13:16 BST (UK) »
Thankyou so much for your help.

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Re: where was she buried?
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 28 August 11 17:13 BST (UK) »
Hi Fee - I live in Strathaven and would be glad to look in the cemetery for you - unless you have already done so. Post the details of Granny's name.... if I find the grave I will photograph it for you.