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Some funeral home records start as early as the mid-1800s, although many early records have been lost or destroyed. Old records may be in the custody of a funeral home currently in business in the area. As mortuaries changed hands or relocated, they frequently saved the old records. Some records have been given to local libraries or societies. An example of funeral home records is: | Some funeral home records start as early as the mid-1800s, although many early records have been lost or destroyed. Old records may be in the custody of a funeral home currently in business in the area. As mortuaries changed hands or relocated, they frequently saved the old records. Some records have been given to local libraries or societies. An example of funeral home records is: | ||
*Rogers Funeral Home (Frankfort, Kentucky). ''Cemetery Records 1926-1982''. Frankfort, KY: Kentucky Historical Society, 1989. {{FHL|375530|item|disp= | *Rogers Funeral Home (Frankfort, Kentucky). ''Cemetery Records 1926-1982''. Frankfort, KY: Kentucky Historical Society, 1989. {{FHL|375530|item|disp=FS Library film 1688894 (first of 13 films)}} Each book is in alphabetical order and contains the name of the deceased, with his or her date and place of birth, death, and burial; occupation; residence; and parents’ and spouse’s names. | ||
Funeral home personnel are generally familiar with the locations of active cemeteries and sextons or caretakers you can contact. Telephone calls or personal visits are generally more effective than letters. | Funeral home personnel are generally familiar with the locations of active cemeteries and sextons or caretakers you can contact. Telephone calls or personal visits are generally more effective than letters. | ||
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