About
CemeteryFind is a comprehensive cloud records and mapping solution designed for cemetery owners and administrators, as well as members of the public searching for burial information. Built and maintained by Docufree since 1992, the platform enables cemeteries of all sizes to transition from paper-based archives to a fully digital, cloud-accessible system. For cemetery owners, CemeteryFind offers a customizable records management database with a wide variety of data fields, allowing staff to instantly find and update burial records, lot sales, and owner information. The platform's cemetery mapping feature links digital or scanned paper maps directly to burials and lot owners, making it easy for staff and visitors to locate grave sites from any device. On-site document scanning services are available nationwide to digitize burial cards, lot cards, ledger books, deeds, and maps, all of which are seamlessly merged into the searchable database. For the general public, CemeteryFind provides a free burial record search tool that draws on records actively maintained and updated by participating cemeteries. This makes it a valuable resource for genealogists, family historians, and anyone researching deceased relatives. All cemetery accounts are private by default, with owners controlling whether their records are visible to the public. The platform runs entirely in the cloud, ensuring regular backups and remote accessibility. CemeteryFind is ideal for cemetery operators looking to modernize records management, improve visitor service, and preserve historical documentation for future generations.
Key Features
- Records Management: Customizable database with a wide variety of data fields for managing burial records, lot sales, and owner information — all searchable instantly.
- Cemetery Mapping: Digitally link paper or scanned maps to individual burials and lot owners, with easy editing tools accessible on smartphones, tablets, and PCs.
- Document Scanning Services: On-site scanning of burial cards, lot cards, ledger books, deeds, and maps at any U.S. cemetery, merged seamlessly into the digital database.
- Cloud Access & Backups: All records and maps are stored securely in the cloud, accessible from anywhere and backed up regularly to prevent data loss.
- Free Public Burial Search: Members of the public can freely search burial records published by participating cemeteries, supporting genealogy and family history research.
Use Cases
- Genealogy researchers searching for the burial location of deceased family members across U.S. cemeteries.
- Cemetery owners and administrators digitizing decades of paper burial records, lot cards, and maps into a searchable cloud database.
- Cemetery staff assisting on-site visitors by quickly locating burials and printing directional maps from the digital system.
- Cemeteries managing ongoing lot sales, new burials, and record updates in a centralized, cloud-accessible platform.
- Historical preservation organizations working with cemeteries to archive and protect aging paper documents from loss or damage.
Pros
- Free public search: Anyone can search burial records at no cost, making it a valuable tool for genealogists and family historians.
- Seamless paper-to-cloud migration: On-site scanning and data upload services allow cemeteries to preserve and digitize decades of paper records without abandoning legacy archives.
- Device-agnostic access: The cloud-based platform works on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers, giving staff and visitors flexible access in the field or office.
- Long-established and trusted: Operating since 1992, CemeteryFind has decades of experience indexing U.S. cemetery data and is trusted by real cemetery operators.
Cons
- Paid accounts required for cemetery owners: Cemetery operators must purchase a CemeteryFind account to use records management and mapping features; pricing is not publicly listed.
- Limited to participating cemeteries: The public burial search only returns records for cemeteries that have opted into the platform, so coverage may be incomplete in some regions.
- No AI or advanced search features: The platform is a traditional records database and does not offer AI-powered search, OCR-assisted indexing, or smart data enrichment features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the public burial record search free?
Yes, the public burial record search on CemeteryFind is completely free. Anyone can search records that participating cemeteries have chosen to make publicly visible.
How do cemetery owners create an account?
Cemetery owners can purchase a CemeteryFind account directly through the website or schedule a live demonstration to learn more about the available plans and pricing.
What types of documents can be scanned?
CemeteryFind's on-site scanning service can digitize burial cards, lot cards, ledger books, deeds, cemetery maps, and other paper records at any cemetery across the United States.
Are cemetery records private or public?
All cemetery accounts are private by default. Cemetery owners control whether their burial records are made visible to the general public through CemeteryFind's search tool.
What devices does CemeteryFind work on?
CemeteryFind is a cloud-based web platform that works on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers (PC), so staff can access and update records from the office or in the field.
