Has anyone else heard that the Archdiocese of Phila sent an "edict" to member churchs/cemeteries that no information on burials (apparently none at all, even location of lots) could be given to anyone other than direct kin who had the deeds to the lots. This was done in the name of protection from identity theft. I'm getting this info from a church staff member,the church having an old surrounding cemetery, but I haven't seen the official letter, so details may be off. If it's true, it would greatly impact researchers. How many of us have deeds to our ancestors lots? How would finding the location of a lot for a 19th century burial open the door to identify theft now? Anyone know more about this? Reply privately if Joan feels this is off topic. jo -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.6.2/780 - Release Date: 04/29/2007 06:30 AM