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==Online Resources==
==== Cemeteries ====
*{{RecordSearch|2026973|BillionGraves Index}} - index & images
The records available from cemeteries are:
* Tombstone Inscriptions
* Burial Registers


*[http://billiongraves.com/ BillionGraves Home Page] - photos and GPS locations of grave markers
Tombstone inscriptions provide a wealth of information in that they provide information such as date and place of birth and death, age of the deceased at death, place of origin, names of other persons related to the deceased, besides the names, maiden surname and 'pet names' of the deceased.


*[https://billiongraves.com/site-map?country=Zimbabwe BillionGraves for Zimbabwe]
==== Photos and inscriptions of headstones from various Zimbabwe Cemeteries ====


*{{RecordSearch|2221801|Find a Grave Index}} - index & images
[https://billiongraves.com/site-map?country=Zimbabwe Billion Graves for Zimbabwe]


*[http://www.findagrave.com/ Find a Grave Home page] - photos and GPS locations of grave markers
[http://www.graves-at-eggsa.org/main.php?g2_itemId=1248098 eGSSA for Zimbabwe Gravestones]


*[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/Zimbabwe?id=country_49 Find a Grave for Zimbabwe]
[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/Zimbabwe?id=country_49 Find-A-Grave for Zimbabwe]


*[http://www.cyndislist.com/cemeteries/ Cyndi's List] - Cemeteries & Funeral Homes
[https://www.ww1cemeteries.com/other-countries.html Remember the Fallen- WW1]
 
==Introduction==
The records available from cemeteries are headstone inscriptions and written records (burial records). Cemetery records may provide information such as the deceased’s name, date and place of birth and death, age of the deceased at death, place of origin, names of other persons related to the deceased, maiden surname, and sometimes marriage information. They may also provide clues about military service, religion, occupation, place of residence at time of death, or membership in an organization. Cemetery records are especially helpful for identifying ancestors who were not recorded in other records, such as children who died young or women.
 
===Headstone Inscriptions===
Headstone inscriptions are information recorded on headstones (also known as tombstones or gravestones). Even when burial or death records exist, headstone inscriptions might provide information that the parish or civil certificate of death does not, such as place of birth. Sometimes, multiple family members are buried in the same vault and the inscription will give information on all that are buried there. Information recorded on headstones is of primary importance. Often, this information has been transcribed, indexed, and published and is found in manuscripts and books in libraries and archives.
 
===Written Records===
Written records are information recorded by cemetery officials or caretakers, included in parish and cemetery records recorded by the civil authority. Many persons could not afford permanent purchase of the grave and gravestone or monument, so after a period of time the grave was reused. Written cemetery records can be especially helpful for identifying ancestors who were not recorded in other records, such as children who died young. Because relatives may be buried in adjoining plots, it is best to examine the original records. Written records include:
*Cemetery sextons' records
*Municipal cemetery records
*Church yard records
*Grave books
*Plot books
*Maps
 
==Finding Cemeteries==
Cemeteries are often located next to a church. If you know where your ancestor attended church check that place first. If your ancestor died in another part of the country he or she may have been brought to the home parish for burial. Your ancestor may have been buried in a church or a civil (local authority) cemetery - usually near the place where he or she lived or died. You can find clues to burial places in church records, newspaper announcements, or family histories.
 
==Photos and inscriptions of headstones from various Zimbabwe Cemeteries==
 
[http://www.graves-at-eggsa.org/main.php?g2_itemId=1248098 eGSSA for Zimbabwe Gravestones]


[http://x.liebowitzes.com/genealogy/headstones.php?country=Zimbabwe&tree=  Roni and Jerry's Genealogy and Family History] -a few gravestones in Zimbabwe for the specific family
[http://x.liebowitzes.com/genealogy/headstones.php?country=Zimbabwe&tree=  Roni and Jerry's Genealogy and Family History] -a few gravestones in Zimbabwe for the specific family
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[http://zimfieldguide.com/search/node/cemetery ZimFieldGuide] historical, cultural and wildlife information for Zimbabwe- includes many cemeteries
[http://zimfieldguide.com/search/node/cemetery ZimFieldGuide] historical, cultural and wildlife information for Zimbabwe- includes many cemeteries


==Military Cemeteries==
[http://zjc.org.il/showpage.php?pageid=14 Zimbabwe Jewish Community] - gravestones in 5 cemeteries
*[https://www.ww1cemeteries.com/other-countries.html Remember the Fallen- WW1]
 
==Jewish Cemeteries==
 
*[http://zjc.org.il/showpage.php?pageid=14 Zimbabwe Jewish Community] - index & images of gravestones
 
==Additional Resources at the FamilySearch Library==
 
To find cemetery records for ''COUNTRY NAME'' in the FamilySearch Catalog follow these steps:
 
#Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog''']
#Enter: '''COUNTRY NAME''' in the Place box
#Select country from the list
#Click on: '''Search'''
#Click on: '''COUNTRY NAME - Cemeteries'''
 
To find cemetery records for lower jurisdictions:
#Click on: '''Places within COUNTRY NAME
 
 
 
 


   
   


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Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

The records available from cemeteries are:

  • Tombstone Inscriptions
  • Burial Registers

Tombstone inscriptions provide a wealth of information in that they provide information such as date and place of birth and death, age of the deceased at death, place of origin, names of other persons related to the deceased, besides the names, maiden surname and 'pet names' of the deceased.

Photos and inscriptions of headstones from various Zimbabwe Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Billion Graves for Zimbabwe

eGSSA for Zimbabwe Gravestones

Find-A-Grave for Zimbabwe

Remember the Fallen- WW1

Roni and Jerry's Genealogy and Family History -a few gravestones in Zimbabwe for the specific family

van Heerden Genealogy -a few gravestones for the specific family

ZimFieldGuide historical, cultural and wildlife information for Zimbabwe- includes many cemeteries

Zimbabwe Jewish Community - gravestones in 5 cemeteries

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