Compassion at the Cemetery
Many BillionGraves volunteers show compassion at the cemetery by their acts of service, whether they are taking photos, helping to tend graves, or looking out for those who may be grieving. This blog post shares the experiences of three special volunteers who inspire others with…
The Seven Largest Cemeteries in the World
The seven largest cemeteries in the world are worth a visit – even if it is a virtual one! They come in all varieties from those that are packed-tight with crowded tombstones to others with park-like settings or those that seem to be outdoor art…
Community Service Opportunities with BillionGraves
Community service opportunities with BillionGraves bless families around the world who are searching for their ancestors. BillionGraves often hears from people around the globe who are interested in performing community service. They are motivated by a variety of reasons, but whatever the reason, we are…
How to Find a Gravestone at the Cemetery
Have you ever tried to find a gravestone in a large cemetery? One with tens of thousands of gravestones? If so, you know how time-consuming, and even frustrating, it can be. Unless you use the BillionGraves app! Then it’s easy! Do a search with the…
Stuck at Home? Transcribe BillionGraves Records!
Has coronavirus got you stuck at home? Then transcribe BillionGraves records! In many places around the world, we have been advised to self-quarantine to keep the transmission of COVID-19 to a minimum. You could spend your home-bound days watching endless TV, creating excessive social media…
12 Ways to Volunteer During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Looking for ways to volunteer during the coronavirus pandemic? We can help! We already know what you are NOT doing this week . . . eating out at restaurants, shopping at non-essential stores, and touching your face. Right?! But what ARE you doing? Is it…
Volunteer from Home with 2nd Pass Transcriptions!
Are you quarantined at home and tired of staring at the same four walls? Would you like a meaningful way to pass your hours? Well, here you go! Da-da-da-dum!!! LOTS more BillionGraves records have just become available for transcription thanks to the new 2nd pass…
20 Homeschool Genealogy Ideas
With the coronavirus closures in schools across the world, many moms and dads have become instant homeschool teachers to their own children. So here are 20 homeschool genealogy ideas to the rescue! When you are homeschooling, there’s math, science, history, reading, spelling, writing, art, music,…
Keeping Kids Busy During Coronavirus Closures
Keeping your kids busy during coronavirus closures can be a challenge. Are you stuck at home while your children’s school or your own office is closed? No worries! BillionGraves has some fun ideas to help keep your family happy and involved while staying healthy! Avoid…
Remembering the Irish Famine
Gone but not forgotten. Not forgotten because WE are remembering the Irish Famine. Each St. Patrick’s Day my heart is turned to the Irish. My own father was born on St. Patrick’s Day and was fittingly given the middle name of Patrick. We live in…
Riding the Cemetery Railroad
What would it be like to take passage on a cemetery railroad? Imagine it is 1854 and a new train has been built to serve your home city of London. It only has one destination. It travels 23 miles to the end of the line…
Damaged Gravestones
Damaged gravestones mean lost history. In many cases, the damaged gravestones contain not only personal family history but also community and cultural information. Some gravestones are damaged by natural causes. Others are damaged by either well-meaning or ill-intentioned humans. But if damaged gravestones are photographed…