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Find a Grave

Find a Grave

by Ancestry.com

3.7K ratings
371 reviews
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Released
March 3, 2014
Updated
October 27, 2026

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Ancestry.com
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Access the world's largest free online collection of burial information. Search millions of graves, add new memorials with photos and GPS, and find loved ones' resting places. Honor ancestors by creating memorials and sharing discoveries.

✓Search 250+ million graves
✓Add memorials and photos
✓Record GPS locations
✓Create ancestor memorials
✓Share discoveries
✓Manage user profiles
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What users say about Find a Grave

Reviews of Find a Grave are mostly positive: the Reference app is rated 4.7/5 from 3.7K App Store ratings. What users like most: excellent app for family history research, easy to use and navigate. Top complaints: buggy and crashes frequently, inaccurate or incomplete information. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Excellent app for family history research
  • 🚀Easy to use and navigate
  • 🚀Helpful for finding and visiting graves
  • 🚀Valuable resource for genealogy
  • 🚀Great for volunteering and contributing

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 🐛Inaccurate or incomplete information
  • 🔒Privacy concerns with strangers creating memorials
  • 🔒Difficult to manage memorials and correct errors
  • 💡Limited functionality compared to website
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What's New in Find a Grave

2.3.2

October 27, 2026

Fix and issue where images aren't loading for some users

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Great app, one minor change request

I have used this app and added GPS coordinates as well as memorials. It is truly a great app overall. My only request would be to allow the choice of which mapping app (specifically Google Maps) the Map It opens in. Otherwise, great app and very worth having! Update October 2026: Please return the photo upload default to Grave instead of unchecked. All of my work I do is through the app and adding the step of having to select a grave photo is extremely annoying as I upload photos to existing memorials or memorials I just created!
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Vvjgsboy

Response from developer

Hello. We have passed your suggestion on to our site development team for consideration.

Frustrating

Sadly this app is not as user-friendly as it once was! I was unable to search for a family grave which previously was a much easier activity! Not happy!
AAlyox147

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback, and we are deeply sorry for the inconvenience. Could you please share more details about the problem so we can improve our app? Please contact us at MobileApps@ancestry.com. T

A treasure trove

It never ceases to amaze me how much information is available on Find a Grave. I have solved numerous brick walls with what I found on the memorials. There is no quality control so things need to be verified. But that is a small price to pay for what is available. I’ve had some dealings with the admins. They are all very good at helping you and explaining how things work. I find their professionalism very admirable.
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HHarleyman555

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We appreciate your kind remarks, and we hope you continue to enjoy your association with us. T

Great app

Great app for sharing genealogy information! Very easy to use!
LLibrarianEli

autism.

i have cemetery autism and i love this app more than anything.
DBduncan & brady
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Server errors and inability to load memorials

Bug

Issues with uploading and editing photos

Bug

Problems with signing in and accessing account features

Bug

Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add ability to message other users within the app

Feature

Improve search functionality and allow for more flexible searches

Feature

Integrate with Ancestry.com for seamless family tree integration

Feature

Add option to set default location/cemetery preferences

Feature

Improve GPS and mapping features to better locate graves

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FAQ

What is Find a Grave?

Find a Grave is a free online resource that allows users to search for and add to a vast collection of burial information and memorials from cemeteries worldwide. It helps users locate graves, add photos and GPS data, and create tributes for loved ones.

What are the key features of the app?

The app allows you to search over 250 million graves, add new memorials or photos with GPS locations to existing ones, and create memorials with bios and photos. You can also share discoveries and manage your profile and contributions.

Is there a cost to use Find a Grave?

No, the Find a Grave app and its extensive collection of burial information are completely free to access and use. There are no subscription fees or in-app purchases required.

How can I find a loved one's grave?

You can easily find a loved one's resting place by using the app's search function. Enter their name and other known details to locate their memorial within the database. You can also find cemeteries near your current location.

Can I contribute to the Find a Grave database?

Yes, you can contribute by adding new memorials, uploading photos of headstones, and providing GPS coordinates for graves. You can also add bios and photos to existing memorials, helping to expand the global collection.