Val, Great point! I have seen this many times too. And you're right, deeds are a great source of information and many times overlooked. Thanks for adding this, Rene' -------Original Message------- From: val brown Date: 5/3/2007 3:01:51 PM To: Rene'; nydelawa@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NYDELAWA] Missing Stones in Cemetery Dear All: Aside, the flip side of this is that there maybe a monument, but no burial beneath the stone. It is then, a memorial, and more investigation to be done. I have six burials of family in one plot in an operating cemetery. Three members had the resources for a stone, but for whatever reason, it was not done at those three separate burial occasions. Investigation at the church showed all names, where everyone was placed, dates, etc. In my own experience, I found the cemetery deeds for plots my great grandparents and parents' had bought. These deeds get over looked. After investigation, one might find an open, available space for future burial(s) and the opportunity for a stone to be made then to name all who are buried together. ~Valerie