Death, Burial, and Cemeteries
Below is a list of all lectures that I offer on these topics. All are geared to be a one-hour lecture except where noted. A complete list of learning outcomes for each lecture are found by clicking on the title of the lecture.
The following are definitions of the various levels.
Beginner – There is no assumption that participants are familiar with any set of records or have any genealogical experience in order to fully enjoy the lecture.
Intermediate – In order to get the most enjoyment from the lecture participants should have a basic knowledge of records such as the census, vital records, etc.
Advanced – In order to get the most enjoyment from the lecture participants should have a solid understanding of multiple record sets.
All Levels – Participants of all levels would be able to enjoy the lecture.
Funeral Homes and Family History: They're Dying to Meet You
Level: Intermediate
Description: Most of us know to look in cemetery records but miss a valuable resource, the funeral home. This lecture looks at the history of funeral homes and the records they kept. We will also look at a case study showing the value of these historic and unique records.
Cemeteries and Ancestors: Leave No Stone Unturned
Level: Intermediate
Description: Cemeteries are common hunting grounds for our ancestors. This lecture will teach you about the history of cemeteries in North America and show you how to use cemetery records to further your genealogical research. We will also discuss cemetery safety.
Monumental Metal: 'White Bronze' Markers in the MidWest
Level: Intermediate
Description: We’ve all seen white bronze markers in cemeteries. Alien looking and grayish white, they really stand out. This lecture looks at the brief history of these markers and how genealogists can use these markers to learn more about their family. You’ll wish all of you ancestors had white bronze markers!
Every Stone Tells a Story: The Cleaning and Care of Gravemarkers
Level: Intermediate
Description: We’ve all seen broken and dirty grave markers in cemeteries. There are many myths on how to clean and repair these markers. This lecture will teach proper cleaning techniques that everyone can do. We will also look at what not to do and discuss cemetery safety.
A Million Ways to Die in the Colonies: Death, Dying and Burial in the Colonies
Level: Intermediate
Description: Death was a part of life for our ancestors. This lecture will teach the different attitudes our colonial ancestors, from Newfoundland to Jamaica, had toward death, different funeral and burial practices and what records you would expect to find from this period.
The following are definitions of the various levels.
Beginner – There is no assumption that participants are familiar with any set of records or have any genealogical experience in order to fully enjoy the lecture.
Intermediate – In order to get the most enjoyment from the lecture participants should have a basic knowledge of records such as the census, vital records, etc.
Advanced – In order to get the most enjoyment from the lecture participants should have a solid understanding of multiple record sets.
All Levels – Participants of all levels would be able to enjoy the lecture.
Funeral Homes and Family History: They're Dying to Meet You
Level: Intermediate
Description: Most of us know to look in cemetery records but miss a valuable resource, the funeral home. This lecture looks at the history of funeral homes and the records they kept. We will also look at a case study showing the value of these historic and unique records.
Cemeteries and Ancestors: Leave No Stone Unturned
Level: Intermediate
Description: Cemeteries are common hunting grounds for our ancestors. This lecture will teach you about the history of cemeteries in North America and show you how to use cemetery records to further your genealogical research. We will also discuss cemetery safety.
Monumental Metal: 'White Bronze' Markers in the MidWest
Level: Intermediate
Description: We’ve all seen white bronze markers in cemeteries. Alien looking and grayish white, they really stand out. This lecture looks at the brief history of these markers and how genealogists can use these markers to learn more about their family. You’ll wish all of you ancestors had white bronze markers!
Every Stone Tells a Story: The Cleaning and Care of Gravemarkers
Level: Intermediate
Description: We’ve all seen broken and dirty grave markers in cemeteries. There are many myths on how to clean and repair these markers. This lecture will teach proper cleaning techniques that everyone can do. We will also look at what not to do and discuss cemetery safety.
A Million Ways to Die in the Colonies: Death, Dying and Burial in the Colonies
Level: Intermediate
Description: Death was a part of life for our ancestors. This lecture will teach the different attitudes our colonial ancestors, from Newfoundland to Jamaica, had toward death, different funeral and burial practices and what records you would expect to find from this period.
