TIP OF THE WEEK –
GET THE MOST OUT OF FIND A GRAVE

Find a Grave — the crowd-sourced cemetery website — is a wonderful resource for genealogists and history buffs alike. But like any crowd-sourced material, such as the FamilySearch tree, it is important to verify the information found there.

Slate recently delved into the history of the site. Senior editor Tony Ho Tran talked to active users and discussed recent controversies. He also explains how he used the site to help solve a family mystery.

There is so much to explore on Find a Grave. One underused feature they offer is the ability to create virtual cemeteries for people of interest to users! Create a free account and start adding memorials to a virtual cemetery!