Find a Grave

RESEARCH & GENEALOGY 

RESTORATION

I see tombs in danger of collapsing. Why aren’t you doing anything about it?

Locust Grove Cemetery does not own any of the gravestones in the cemetery. Since tombstones are owned by the purchaser or the heirs of the purchaser, it is their responsibility to restore and preserve. However, since many of the graves are not marked and the descendants are deceased or have not assumed responsibility for restoring and preserving the tombstones things as tomb ownership and other legal issues, we are seeking funding and grants to perform tomb restorations. It’s a huge and costly job to do. We are actively trying to save every tombstone that we can. 

TOMB OWNERSHIP & OTHER LEGAL MATTERS

What documents should the heir or owner of a tomb have in their possession to prove ownership?

The owner or heir should have a copy of the owner’s will, death certificate, and cemetery plot application and  or legal proof of identification showing relationship as an heir to owner and right to use the designated plot.