It has probably been asked before so I apologize. What do you put for burial information if someone

mitchellvan.palmer1.5431125860560154E12

It has probably been asked before so I apologize. What do you put for burial information if someone is cremated and the ashes spread?

Brett .

@M Palmer​ 

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This is just me ...

Each to their own ...

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In the "Vitals" Section against the "Burial" field:

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- I usually include/add the word "Cremated" as a "Prefix" to the 'Date' sub-field - it is acceptable; and, you can still "Standardise" that 'Date' sub-field, even with words/text included/added; and,

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- If know, I include/add HOW the "Ashes" were 'Disposed of' - ie. Taken, Scattered (at the Cemetery; around the 'plaque' at the Cemetery; at Sea; on the Beach; on the Farm, etc) whatever the case may be, in the 'Place' sub-field.

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And, then, in the "Other Information" Section, under "Events", there is s specific "Event" for "Cremation" - add the details there as well.

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I add/include the same details in BOTH of the aforementioned places. As, you then have 'the best of both worlds', so to speak.

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I hope this helps.

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Brett

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Chris Schmink

@M Palmer​ Further information can also be found in the following "Help" article on "Burial":

https://www.familysearch.org/help/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=How-to-enter-a-cemetery-name-and-a-burial-plot-in-Family-Tree-1381815572030&lang=en

 

Just use a non-standardized entry and understand that's why you'll then be seeing the red "!" indicating a record "problem" associated with that record thereafter. It's OK. Your "Reason This Information Is Correct" statement will explain it if you do so in that field.

-- Chris

James F. Carroll

This is a great solution; those who come after you, who are looking for the information in either place will find it.