Argentina, Cemetery Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Argentina

What is in This Collection?
Cemetery records from various cemeteries in Argentina. These records include burial permits, registers of burials, requests of transfer of remains, family grave cards, etc.

Reading These Records
These records are written in Spanish. For help reading them see: If you speak Spanish, the following free online lesson may be helpful to learn how to use the information in these records:
 * Spanish Genealogical Word List
 * BYU Spanish Script Tutorial
 * FamilySearch Learning Center videos:
 * Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 1
 * Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 2
 * Registros Civiles y Parroquiales – Spanish

What Can These Records Tell Me?
Burial registers and card indexes may contain the following information: Burial authorization papers relate to each burial and may be comprised of various record types: (a) work orders correspond to transfers or reductions of cadavers, (b) sworn declarations contain family relationships with the buried person, sometimes including birth or marriage information, (c) authorization documents are legal approvals to bury an individual, and (d) receipts include burial service payment. These records may contain the following information:
 * Name of deceased (keep in mind that death records for women may be filed under their married name)
 * Plot location
 * Date of the site was renovated
 * Date the site expires
 * Receipt number
 * Cemetery name
 * Name of the deceased
 * Date and time of death
 * Place of death
 * Age at death
 * Gender
 * Cause of death
 * Amount paid for any burial/grave-site expenses
 * Family relations to the deceased (children, extended family, etc.)

How Do I Search The Collection?
Before using this collection it is helpful to know:
 * Your ancestor's given name and surname
 * Identifying information such as residence

View The Images
View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page
 * 1) Select City
 * 2) Select Cemetery
 * 3) Select Record Type and Dates to view the images

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
 * Check the image the index was taken from to see if there is additional information
 * Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the record entry for future reference; see the section Citing This Collection for assistance. Save or print a copy of the image
 * Use the information to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined
 * Use the estimated birth year and birthplace to locate the birth record
 * Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives of the deceased who may have been buried in the same cemetery or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify

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

 * New information is constantly being indexed, microfilmed or updated. Periodically check back and see if your ancestor’s records have been added. You can see if the area you’ve been looking in has been recently updated by going to Historical Records Collections and notice the asterisk for recently added or updated records
 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct
 * The name of the undertaker or mortuary could lead you to funeral records, which often include the names and residences of other family members

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Argentina:
 * Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies

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.