Is it disrespectful to post a pictures of graves?

Originally Answered: Is it rude or disrespectful to take photographs in cemeteries? As long as you are not rude nor disrespectful, the answer is no. Don’t ever photograph mourners, either at a funeral or someone visiting a grave.

Is it illegal to take pictures of graves?

For example, you need a permit to commercially photograph any outdoor, publicly-owned space in Waverley Council (NSW), including beaches, parks, streets and cemeteries.

How long do graves last in Germany?

What Gore later learned, and hopes to pass on to other Americans who may wish to be buried in Germany, is that in this country, the final resting place isn’t always final. Under German law, families lease grave sites for a specific period of time, usually from 15 to 30 years.

What happens to graves in Germany?

Those Germans who choose burial over cremation usually have a limited stay in the cemetery of their choice. Because of space limitations, most German cemeteries allow their “guests” to rest in peace only for a maximum of ten to 30 years. After that they must relinquish their grave to another deceased soul.

Where can I find cemetery records in Germany?

The Family History Library has copies of a few German cemetery records. They are most frequently found under the name of the town. These are listed in the Place Search of the catalog under: GERMANY, [STATE], [TOWN] – CEMETERIES The German Military Grave Registration Service. Maintains 2 million war graves in over 640 cemeteries.

Where are the most famous graves in Germany?

Trier, Stadtkreis Trier, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany Birth and death dates unknown. Situated in Lüneburg Heath, Germany, the memorial is located on… Bergen, Landkreis Celle, Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), Germany World War I German Fight Pilot Flying Ace.

Where can I find the find a grave website?

If you would like to contribute additional or new information, you can do so via the Find a Grave website. Note: Corrections to memorials can be submitted on the Find a Grave site. When viewing a record in this database, you can navigate to the corresponding memorial on Find a Grave by clicking “Go to website” or clicking on the Find a Grave URL.

Who is the founder of find a grave?

Find a Grave got its start in 1995 when founder Jim Tipton built a website to share his hobby of visiting the graves of famous people.