Here in the Comox Valley we have several cemeteries, and our genie group has documented and printed cemetery books. Prior to taking on the task, we went to the various offices of the cemeteries, and made them aware of what we wanted to do, and they were more than helpful. When my hubby and I have gone looking for family in various cemeteries across Canada, we have gone to the local cemetery office, and 9 times out of 10, they have shown us a list of the plot holders, given us a copy and marked where our family plot is. The 10th probably was a small communtiy cemetery and no available records held locally, these were usually really really old ones that were no longer being used for burials. Personally, I think it is common curtesy to let the office know what you are doing, and cannot blame 'security' officers stopping by and asking what you are doing...because of the high rate of vandalism, and theft in cemeteries. I am not handy with a camera, but I carry a small pad an! d draw a picture of the headstone/marker, and fill in the names and dates of those buried. But the most important thing is to use common sense and above all, respect the last resting place of those in the cemetery. That's my 2cents worth, and everyone have a happy day...

Good morning, listers, Just to add my 2 cents worth to this interesting discussion. I agree with Margaret and others that it's only common courtesy and sense to stop in at the cemetery office first. My daughter and I had 100% cooperation when we visited Riverview cemetery in Thunder Bay three years ago, to take pictures of her father's burial place. The cemetery office employee was very helpful, making photocopies of their records, and marking on a map the location of the grave. Sometimes I wish (not in the winter!) that I still lived in Ontario so that I could visit the different cemeteries where my ancestors are buried. Happy researching! Betty (in wet but warm Delta, BC)