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What is the next step - Can I just turn up at the cemetery?
« on: Tuesday 17 May 16 00:11 BST (UK) »
Hi

I have the burial registry reference from findmypast for several graves.  What is the next step for locating them.  Can I just turn up at the cemetery?
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Re: What is the next step
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 17 May 16 00:44 BST (UK) »
Have you tried findagrave.com

 FindMyPast burials are often linked to findagrave

If you go there and type in the name of the Cemetery, you can then search that cemetery by name. You may be lucky - but you can also request a photo - might have a bit of a wait, as the photos are taken by volunteers.

You can also try billion graves.com

Might save you a trip!
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Re: What is the next step
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 17 May 16 01:11 BST (UK) »
No they are not on find a grave.... and I am actually here for the trip!
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Re: What is the next step
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 17 May 16 08:10 BST (UK) »
Yes, you can just arrive at the cemetery.  I think that many of them have either a cemetery plan, or an office, to make location easier.  Good luck  :)  Groundsmen are also usually very helpful.

Transcriptions and NBI are merely finding aids.  They are NOT a substitute for original record entries.
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« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 18 May 16 00:27 BST (UK) »
Got to Witton today and they were most helpful and found them seeing I had the registry reference but the lady in the office said it should normally be done by email.
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« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 18 May 16 00:44 BST (UK) »
That's great Aussie Possum! I've gone to UK from NZ a few times, and done the cemetery rounds too!  It's a really special moment to be standing at the burial places of your ancestors! Were you fortunate enough in that there was a headstone!  Hope so for you! 

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« Reply #6 on: Wednesday 18 May 16 08:41 BST (UK) »
Very pleased you got a result.  It makes it all worthwhile  :) :)
Transcriptions and NBI are merely finding aids.  They are NOT a substitute for original record entries.
Remember - "They'll be found when they want to be found" !!!
If you don't ask the question, you won't get an answer.
He/she who never made a mistake, never made anything.
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Re: What is the next step - Can I just turn up at the cemetery?
« Reply #7 on: Sunday 22 May 16 23:40 BST (UK) »
Mixed results.  Some I knew were common graves so it was only the spot could find.  One should have had a headstone but it had been demolished to make way for a railway.  :(

Better luck in Weston Super Mare.... found a gravestone when I wasn't expecting there to be one!

And I can't speak highly enough of the gardeners.  They were extremely helpful on both occasions.
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