Pennsylvania Cemetery Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains an index to records from various cemeteries within the state of Pennsylvania. The year range represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later. In the search results, the document information will include the Digital Folder Number. You can search in the FamilySearch Catalog with the Digital Folder Number in the "Film/Fiche Number" search box to view the catalog entry.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2

Coverage Table
For an inventory of all the films/digital folders in this collection see Pennsylvania Cemetery Records Inventory - FamilySearch Historical Records.

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Use the information to find the person in other records
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Pennsylvania.
 * Pennsylvania Guided Research
 * Pennsylvania Record Finder
 * Pennsylvania Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Pennsylvania Research, 1880-Present
 * Cemeteries
 * Sexton Records

Other FamilySearch Collections
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Herbert G. Gearheart, comp. Pennsylvania gravestone inscriptions collection.

FamilySearch Digital Library

 * Cemetery Records of Pennsylvania
 * Gertrude H. Jones, assembled by. Cemetery records, Eastern States mission. 11 volumes.

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.