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 ==Information Recorded in the Records==
-The records may contain a list:
+The records may contain:
-*surviving immediate relatives, sometimes the names of grandchildren, in-laws, and other relatives.
+*Names of surviving close relatives, such as grandchildren, in-laws, and siblings
-*Residences for surviving relatives.
+*Residences for surviving relatives
-*Obituary or notes used to prepare the obituary may be in the record, along with a record of newspapers where the obituary was placed.
+*Obituary or notes to prepare it and with a record of newspapers where the obituary was placed
-*Deceased's former residences, education, church affiliation, military service, membership in clubs, lodges and other organizations.
+*Deceased's former residences, education, church affiliation, military service, membership in clubs, lodges and other organizations
-*Grave location or type of marker.
+:*All of which may have additional genealogical information
-*Information regarding the funeral services, such as the officiating minister, pallbearers, and music may also be included.
+*Grave location or type of marker
-*Information may also include life insurance information where additional genealogical information could be obtained.
+*A program or notes of the funeral services, such as the officiating minister, speakers, and pallbearers
+*Life insurance information
 ===Genealogical Value===
 ==Funeral Records by Location==
 ==Strategy==