Nashville, Tennessee BillionGraves Cemetery Event
Nashville, Tennessee is known for is country music and southern hospitality. It’s home to the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry. But BillionGraves is heading to Nashville for a different reason – cemeteries. On Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th…
What is the Difference Between BillionGraves and Find A Grave for Researchers?
It’s a question we get asked a lot: What is the difference between BillionGraves and Find A Grave? First of all, there are many similarities between BillionGraves and Find A Grave, but it’s what we do differently that really sets BillionGraves apart. This blog post…
London’s “Magnificent Seven” Cemeteries
The “Magnificent Seven” is the nickname for seven huge cemeteries that surround the heart of London. Each is a unique masterpiece of park-like greenspace. London wouldn’t be quite the same without her surrounding Magnificent Seven Cemeteries. History Leading to the Magnificent Seven For centuries it…
Irish Gravestone Symbols
Are there Irish gravestone symbols at your ancestor’s final resting place? As you learn what the symbols are and the meanings behind them you’ll come to understand your heritage better. My father was born into a strong Irish family – on St. Patrick’s Day, no…
Israel’s Cemeteries Completely Digitized with BillionGraves App!
All of Israel’s cemeteries have now been completely digitized with the BillionGraves application, as announced by BillionGraves’ partner, MyHeritage on March 2, 2019. With this announcement, Israel has become the first country in the world to document nearly all of its gravestones. This incredible achievement…
Understanding Cemetery Crosses
Understanding cemetery crosses can help us understand the faith of our ancestors. It can sometimes even help us discover their heritage and country of origin. Many American genealogists have discovered through DNA tests that the roots of their heritage are in Europe. European cultures have…
