Conservation and Preservation

Cemeteries, Graveyards, Burying Grounds - - Links to resources on cemetery history and preservation.

Friends of Elmwood Cemetery Inc. - - A not-for-profit organization dedicated to the restoration, beautification and reforestation of historic Elmwood Cemetery in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Includes their vision, the story and contact details.

Friends of Rookwood - - A volunteer organization dedicated to the restoration of this Victorian cemetery which is located in Lidcombe, NSW, Australia.

Friends of the Highland Cemetery - - Working to preserve and protect the Highland Cemetery in Lakeville, Dakota County M.

Friends of the Valley Cemetery - - Dedicated to preserving and restoring the Valley Cemetery in Manchester, New Hampshire, a 20-acre rural garden cemetery dedicated in 1841.

How to do Gravestone Rubbings - - Unique guide to making gravestone rubbings: what they are, what materials to use, and how to do them safely without causing damage to the stone.

Restoration Process One Step at a Time - - from the Indiana Pioneers Cemetery Restoration Project with good tips and a recognised process to follo.

Save Our Cemeteries - - Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the historic cemeteries of Louisiana, and to fostering a public appreciation of the architectural and cultural value of these historic cemeteries.

Tombstone Rubbings - - Instructions for making and researching rubbings.

Tombstone Transcription Project - - Enlists volunteers to transcribe tombstone inscriptions and archive work for future reference.