Cemeteries, Graveyards, Burying Grounds
Links to resources on cemetery history and preservation.
Friends of Elmwood Cemetery Inc.
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to the restoration, beautification and reforestation of historic Elmwood Cemetery in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Includes their vision, the story and contact details.
Friends of Rookwood
A volunteer organization dedicated to the restoration of this Victorian cemetery which is located in Lidcombe, NSW, Australia.
Friends of the Highland Cemetery
Working to preserve and protect the Highland Cemetery in Lakeville, Dakota County MN
Friends of the Valley Cemetery
Dedicated to preserving and restoring the Valley Cemetery in Manchester, New Hampshire, a 20-acre rural garden cemetery dedicated in 1841.
Gal-Ed - Restoration of Jewish graveyards in CIS
Non-profit organization founded to support Jewish cemeteries in the former Soviet Union.
How to do Gravestone Rubbings
Unique guide to making gravestone rubbings: what they are, what materials to use, and how to do them safely without causing damage to the stone.
Indiana Pioneer Cemetery Restoration Project
begun by Scott Satterthwaite in October 1997 as an effort to generate public awareness about the neglected pioneer cemeteries of Indiana.
Restoration Process One Step at a Time
from the Indiana Pioneers Cemetery Restoration Project with good tips and a recognised process to follow
Save Our Cemeteries
Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the historic cemeteries of Louisiana, and to fostering a public appreciation of the architectural and cultural value of these historic cemeteries.
Saving Graves
Saving Graves supports and encourages the protection, restoration, and preservation of endangered cemeteries.
Tombstone Transcription Project
Enlists volunteers to transcribe tombstone inscriptions and archive work for future reference.