How do I find out where someone is buried in PA?
To search for cemeteries at the town level, follow directions below.
- Go to the FamilySearch Catalog.
- Enter: Pennsylvania in the Place box.
- Click on: Search.
- Click on: Cemeteries.
- Click on: Places within Pe.
- Click on the county you want to search.
- Click on Places within United States, Pennsylvania, county name.
What is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania?
Mount Moriah Cemetery Gate
It was established in 1855 and is the largest cemetery in Pennsylvania. It is 200 acres in size and contains 150,000 burials….Mount Moriah Cemetery (Philadelphia)
| Mount Moriah Cemetery Gate (1855), Stephen Decatur Button, architect. | |
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1855 |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
How many graveyards are in Pennsylvania?
67 Pennsylvania county locations.
How do I find someone’s cemetery plot?
Most modern cemeteries have websites with maps making relatives and family plots easy to find. If the cemetery is small and has no website, you will need to contact the caretaker or administrator and ask them for the location of the grave. Keep in mind, no two cemeteries are the same.
Where is Betsy Ross buried?
Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia, PA
Mount Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA
Betsy Ross/Place of burial
Who owns Moriah cemetery?
Moriah Cemetery Preservation Corporation
The Mount Moriah Cemetery Preservation Corporation has taken over authority of the historic, 380-acre graveyard.
How can I find a burial plot?
How do I find a burial plot? Contact your local council for a list of burial plots in your area, either in cemeteries or natural burial grounds. If it’s a loved one who has died and you’re not local, our funeral directors can help you to make all the necessary arrangements.