BillionGraves
GPS-tagged cemetery records for genealogy research and grave location.
BillionGraves is a crowdsourced genealogy database of cemetery records built from gravestone photos, transcriptions, and location data. Researchers can search for ancestors by person or cemetery, review photographic evidence, and use cemetery context to infer family relationships or confirm locations.
Why it stands out
- Each record is tied to both a gravestone image and precise location data, making citations and cemetery visits more practical.
- The database is built through field photography rather than only compiled indexes, preserving visual source material.
- Volunteer workflows support both outdoor photo collection and at-home transcription.
- Cemetery context is treated as research evidence, including nearby graves and possible family groupings.
- The service combines search, contribution, photo requests, and optional research assistance in one genealogy-focused platform.
Good to know
- Coverage depends on volunteers photographing and transcribing individual cemeteries, so availability can vary by location.
- The records are primarily cemetery, burial, gravestone, and related death-record evidence, not a complete replacement for broader genealogy sources.
- Some advanced research features, plans, and expert-help services appear to be separate from basic free searching.
Under the radar: If a direct person search fails, try searching the cemetery itself and reviewing nearby graves; family members are often buried close together even when names are spelled differently.
Photos
Genealogists and family historians use it to verify ancestor names, dates, burial places, and nearby relatives from cemetery evidence. Search for a grave marker photo before planning an in-person cemetery visit. Contribute local cemetery photos and transcriptions through volunteer projects. Use nearby burials and cemetery context to investigate possible family connections. Request help documenting a grave when the cemetery is not nearby.
Person and cemetery search; GPS-linked gravestone photos; user transcription tools; mobile app for photographing markers; volunteer dashboard and training videos; photo requests; BillionGraves Tree; paid research plans, expert help, and AI-assisted Cemetery Intelligence tools.
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