Finding Graves

Henryk — Fri Apr 06, 2012 4:03 pm

Author: Henryk

Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 4:03 pm

Two sites for finding a grave.
Hint: if more than one result with same first name, locate grave of spouse. This will usually identify the one you are looking for.

http://www.polskie-cmentarze.com/artlook/index.php
1) select the cemetery from the list (limited number).
2) enter surname
3) for successful results, view of grave and first and last names
4) select a name
5) birth and death dates. map showing location of graves.

http://www.rakowice.eu/
For Kraków graves:
1) fill in form. Approximate date of death must be entered within 20 years. Also male or female.
2) Results show names, cemetery name, date of death, location of grave.
3) Select a name. The cemetery map will show with the location quarter in red. Use the zoom, in or out.
4) to plot a route, select pencil button and place a point near the quarter. A route will show.

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Finding Graves