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Resources

Online Resources

• BillionGraves Index at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index & images
• BillionGraves Finland page - photos and GPS locations of grave markers
• Find a Grave Index at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index & images
• Find a Grave Finland Page - photos and GPS locations of grave markers
• Vuosikirja: Årsskrift (Yearbook). Lahti: Kirjapaino ja Sanomalehti Oy, [1917]. (FS Library book 948.97 D25v) Lists all 47 volumes plus an index. The FamilySearch Library does have the yearbooks of the Finnish Genealogical Society, which list the gravestones of several old cemeteries.

Jewish

• JewishGen has a database to check for Jewish Cemeteries. For Finland, look under Europe, then Finland.
• jewish-heritage Heritage & Heritage Sites for Finland
• jewishgen Scandinavia Special Interest Group (SIG) Finland
• jchelsinki The Jewish Community of Helsinki.
• wikipedia Hietaniemi Cemetery
• dbs Beit Hatfutsot The Museum of the Jewish People and Database

Military

• jewish-heritage Heritage & Heritage Sites for Finland
• wikipedia Hietaniemi Cemetery
• spottinghistory Hietaniemi Cemetery, Helsinki, Finland
• tracesofwar Finnish War Cemetery Helsinki-Hietaniemi

Individual Cemeteries

• Spottinghistory Cemeteries, mausoleums and burial places in Finland
• Wikipedia Cemeteries in Finland
• Interment Finland Cemetery Records

List of Cemeteries

• Finland Cemeteries at FamilySearch Cemeteries

Background

During the early modern period, cemeteries were often located near churches, and burials were typically conducted in wooden coffins. The dead were often laid to rest in a simple shroud, and there were few grave markers. As time went on, the practice of mummification became more common among the wealthy. In the 19th century, the Finnish government began to regulate cemetery practices more closely. This led to the development of more standardized cemeteries, which were often located outside of cities. The use of stone grave markers also became more widespread during this period. In the 20th century, cemetery practices in Finland continued to evolve. The cremation rate began to rise, and there was a growing trend toward the use of columbariums. Today, cemeteries in Finland are typically well-maintained and offer a variety of services to families who have lost loved ones.

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