Funeral Homes and Family History: They Are Dying to Meet You!
Summary:
Most genealogists know to look in a cemetery to find their ancestors, but what about the funeral home? Funeral home records can provide loads of genealogically rich information. This presentation will teach participants what types of records are typically found in funeral homes, how to locate these resources online and "in the field", as well as provide real life examples of how to search for ancillary clues in funeral home records.
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will learn what types of genealogically relevant records that funeral homes can house.
2. Participants will learn where to locate funeral home records online and "in the field".
3. Participants will learn through through real life examples how to find ancillary clues in funeral home records.
Presentation Level:
Intermediate
Most genealogists know to look in a cemetery to find their ancestors, but what about the funeral home? Funeral home records can provide loads of genealogically rich information. This presentation will teach participants what types of records are typically found in funeral homes, how to locate these resources online and "in the field", as well as provide real life examples of how to search for ancillary clues in funeral home records.
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will learn what types of genealogically relevant records that funeral homes can house.
2. Participants will learn where to locate funeral home records online and "in the field".
3. Participants will learn through through real life examples how to find ancillary clues in funeral home records.
Presentation Level:
Intermediate
