Church Records: Burials
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Burial and death records for most Catholic countries may include the following information, depending on the time period when they were created:
- Date of the record, usually the burial date
- Given name and surnames of the deceased
- Marital status of the deceased
- Name of spouse of the deceased
- Age of the deceased
- Occupation of the deceased
- Given names, surnames, residence and birthplaces of the parents
- Note regarding the masses to be performed for the soul of the deceased
- Note as to whether the deceased left a will
- Names of witnesses
- Name or signature of the officiating priest
The information included in these records usually follows a specific order; however, it is not uncommon to find the same information in a different order.