How do I find out where someone is buried in Tennessee?

  1. Go to the FamilySearch Catalog.
  2. Enter: Tennessee in the Place box.
  3. Click on: Search.
  4. Click on: Cemeteries.
  5. Click on: Places within Tennessee.
  6. Click on the county you want to search.
  7. Click on: Cemeteries.

How do I find someone’s graveyard?

You can find out where someone is buried for free by running names searches on various cemetery records databases. There are several that free with millions of records from across the world. These databases show where is someone is buried, their pertinent dates of birth and death, and often times their plot location.

Can you have a family cemetery on your property in Tennessee?

Most bodies are buried in cemeteries, but there are no state laws in Tennessee that prohibit burial on private property. Local governments may have rules governing private burials, however. Before conducting a home burial, check with the town or county clerk and local health department for any rules you must follow.

Is it illegal to spread ashes in Tennessee?

Rules in Tennessee for Storing and Scattering Ashes In Tennessee, no state laws exist that restrict people from storing or scattering a loved one or pet’s ashes. Cremated ashes can be kept in a grave, crypt niche, urn, or other container of a family’s choosing.

How do you trace a grave?

Find a Grave

  1. Go to www.Findagrave.com.
  2. Enter the first name (if known) and the last name of your ancestor. The last name is required.
  3. Enter any additional information, if known, such as year of birth and the place your ancestor may be buried. If you don’t know this information, simply leave the field blank.

Can you be buried without a vault?

First of all, outer burial containers and burial vaults are not required by state or federal law. They are required by most cemetery rules and regulations. Cemeteries want a casket placed in an outer burial container or burial vault to prevent the ground from sinking in above the casket.