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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Cemeteries_in_Finland Wikipedia] Cemeteries in Finland | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Cemeteries_in_Finland Wikipedia] Cemeteries in Finland | ||
*[http://www.interment.net/finland/index.htm Interment] Finland Cemetery Records | *[http://www.interment.net/finland/index.htm Interment] Finland Cemetery Records | ||
==List of Cemeteries== | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/cemeteries/sites?showMap=false&selectedSiteTypes=CEMETERY&placeId=202&myFamilySites=false&page=0&pageSize=50&showOriginal=false Finland Cemeteries] at FamilySearch Cemeteries | |||
==Background== | ==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.<ref>Hämäläinen, Pekka. "Cemetery Practices in Finland: A Historical Overview." Finnish Journal of History 10 (2010): 1-20.</ref> | 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.<ref>Hämäläinen, Pekka. "Cemetery Practices in Finland: A Historical Overview." Finnish Journal of History 10 (2010): 1-20.</ref> | ||
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