Occupational Gravestones are Family History Clues
Occupational gravestones can help you discover the story of your ancestor’s life. It’s the dash between the dates! As family historians, most of us look for gravestones to find birth and death dates to add to our family trees. What a pleasant surprise when we…
Catholic Cemetery Symbols
Is your halo slipping or shining? Do you know why the rosary was invented? What does a sideways horizontal cross mean? This blog post will help you understand Catholic cemetery symbols. And after that, your trips to the cemetery will never be the same! My…
Rescuing Abandoned Cemeteries
Warning: rescuing abandoned cemeteries can be addictive. Barry Russell, a retired engineer for Verizon and current BillionGraves volunteer, was born and raised on Long Island, New York. And although he has had a life-long love for graveyards, Russell never suspected he would spend his retirement…
Three Amazing Cemeteries
These three amazing cemeteries are not only the final resting place for almost a million people, they are fascinating places to visit. Cemeteries around the world are gaining popularity as tourist attractions and destination points. In recognition of this, many cemeteries are planning visitor events…
Missionaries Taking Photos of Gravestones
Missionaries taking photos of gravestones? Yes, it’s true. Missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from several missions across the United States are helping to document cemeteries with the BillionGraves app during their weekly service hours. If 2020 was like any other…
Compassion at the Cemetery
Many BillionGraves volunteers show compassion at the cemetery by their acts of service, whether they are taking photos, helping to tend graves, or looking out for those who may be grieving. This blog post shares the experiences of three special volunteers who inspire others with…
The 7 Largest Cemeteries in the World
The seven largest cemeteries in the world are worth a visit – even if it is a virtual one! They come in all varieties from those that are packed-tight with crowded tombstones to others with park-like settings or those that seem to be outdoor art…
Community Service Opportunities with BillionGraves
Community service opportunities with BillionGraves bless families around the world who are searching for their ancestors. BillionGraves often hears from people around the globe who are interested in performing community service. They are motivated by a variety of reasons, but whatever the reason, we are…
How to Find a Gravestone at the Cemetery
Have you ever tried to find a gravestone in a large cemetery? One with tens of thousands of gravestones? If so, you know how time-consuming, and even frustrating, it can be. Unless you use the BillionGraves app! Then it’s easy! Do a search with the…
Stuck at Home? Transcribe BillionGraves Records!
Has coronavirus got you stuck at home? Then transcribe BillionGraves records! In many places around the world, we have been advised to self-quarantine to keep the transmission of COVID-19 to a minimum. You could spend your home-bound days watching endless TV, creating excessive social media…
12 Ways to Volunteer during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Looking for ways to volunteer during the coronavirus pandemic? We can help! We already know what you are NOT doing this week . . . eating out at restaurants, shopping at non-essential stores, and touching your face. Right?! But what ARE you doing? Is it…
Volunteer from Home with 2nd Pass Transcriptions!
Are you quarantined at home and tired of staring at the same four walls? Would you like a meaningful way to pass your hours? Well, here you go! Da-da-da-dum!!! LOTS more BillionGraves records have just become available for transcription thanks to the new 2nd pass…
