What is the best way to find out WHERE someone is buried in a cemetery?

Question

other than the obvious- walking miles and ending up with a stiff neck!

Answer 1

Most current cemeteries have indexes indicating where the bodies are buried (so to speak) and will give you a map indicating the general area of the burial you seek.

Old cemeteries - you are pretty much on the hunt and peck system.

Answer 2

Contact the office of the church, or town officials, depending on the type of cemetery.

Is this a large, well kept cemetery or is in some small forgotten site in the country?

Many cemeteries are listed in the phone book.  Have you tried calling for directions?

I take photos of headstones for RAOGK and I have walked several cemeteries in the Twin Cities, usually with a map in hand.

Good luck on your search.

Answer 3

Go to the Sexton's office and ask for a map and the location of the cemetery.

Answer 4

They all have offices with maps.  Tell them the name you are looking for and it should take them a minute to find where it is for you.