When researching death records, remember that some cemeteries, especially Catholic cemeteries, refused to allow burials of those who were not members of the Catholic faith. Therefore, if a person is buried in a Catholic cemetery, you can assume that he was a member of the church and that you can search the church records. If a person committed suicide, or some other offense against the church, he or she was buried in "unhallowed" ground, usually outside the cemetery boundaries. If you find a grave outside the boundary, be aware of the possibilities and check the local newspapers for additional information. (Shared from TIP WORLD)