Church Records: Burials

Burial Records

Burial and death records for most may include the following information, depending on the time period when they were created:

• Date of the record, usually the burial date
• Given names and surnames of the deceased
• Marital status of the deceased
• Name of the 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.