Behind every spooky graveyard story lies a real person and a truth stranger than the myth. Discover the haunting legends carved into famous grave monuments and the fascinating history behind them at our blog post here: news.findagrave.com/2026/10/…

OTD in 1849, Edgar Allan Poe died. A central figure of Gothic literature, his death remains a mystery. He passed away on Oct 7, but no official cause was ever declared. Originally buried in an unmarked grave, he was reburied under a new monument in 1875. findagrave.com/memorial/822/…

Across 8 counties and 100+ cemeteries, Find a Grave volunteer Mmpedro has helped bring comfort to families by documenting graves and fulfilling photo requests. You can read more about her story at our blog here: news.findagrave.com/2026/09/…

Congratulations to Ian Logan, the Find a Grave® featured Volunteer of the Month! You can read more about some of his favorite cemeteries at our blog here: news.findagrave.com/2026/09/…

On this day in 1321, Dante Alighieri died in exile. Best known for the Divine Comedy, he wrote in vernacular Italian over Latin, shaping the modern language. Florence spent centuries trying to reclaim his remains, but custodians kept his bones hidden. findagrave.com/memorial/5101…

In memory of those killed in the September 11 attacks 25 years ago. findagrave.com/cemetery/7644…

In the Old Cemetery of Roermond, Netherlands, The Grave with the Little Hands belongs to a Protestant husband & Catholic wife who were buried on opposite sides of a cemetery wall. They are connected by two hands over the wall. Memorial Page:findagrave.com/memorial/1555…

Located in Glendale, CA, this gravestone simply reads "Factory Reject." For years, people wondered if anyone was buried there until researcher Chris Mills identified it as Edward Bixby Hutchinson's grave. Memorial: findagrave.com/memorial/6025… Story: mills-sfv.com/Genealogy/WTTG…

Opened in 1861 next to St. Mary’s Churchyard (1855), Smallcombe Vale Cemetery in Bathwick, England, was designed as a "garden for the dead" with a picturesque layout. Closed in 1988, both sites are maintained today by local community efforts. findagrave.com/cemetery/2412…

On this day in 1956, Abstract Expressionist Jackson Pollock died. Renowned for his signature "drip technique," he poured and splattered paint onto canvases laid on the floor. Though controversial in his time, his artistic legacy lives on. findagrave.com/memorial/824/…

The sweet epitaph on this grave reads, "Lover of little ugly dogs." Memorial Page: findagrave.com/memorial/4147…

Congratulations to Rachel Adams, the Find a Grave featured Volunteer of the Month for July 2026! You can read more about her in our blog post here: news.findagrave.com/2026/07/…

On 20 July 1944, Claus von Stauffenberg attempted to assassinate Hitler with a briefcase bomb. Hitler survived, and von Stauffenberg was executed hours later on July 21. Today, he is honored at Germany's Resistance Memorial. Memorial page: findagrave.com/memorial/1137…

Have you ever wanted to share your success stories with Find a Grave? Now you can with our new "Share your Success Stories" feature! Just head over to our Help page and scroll to the bottom to find the submission box. We can't wait to read your stories! support.findagrave.com/s/

The Revolutionary War Cemetery located in Salem, New York is home to more Revolutionary War dead than any other cemetery in the county, possibly the state. You can view the cemetery page here: findagrave.com/cemetery/2136…

Today marks the 250th anniversary of the Deceleration of Independence announcing the United States as an independent nation. US independence was shaped by everyday individuals whose stories you can often find in cemeteries. news.findagrave.com/2026/06/…

Just up a hill in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, lies a vibrant cemetery. The majority of the town belongs to the indigenous Mayan K'iche' community, and the colors of the tombs represent the role played by the individual. Read more: findagrave.com/cemetery/2717…

To help everyone discover, connect with and remember the stories of those who participated in the American Revolutionary War, we have officially launched the 1776 Badge. You can read more about the 1776 badge on our blog here: news.findagrave.com/2026/06/…

Surrounded by enemy forces in WWI, the 77th Division’s last hope was a pigeon named Cher Ami. Despite taking heavy fire and severe injuries, he flew through to deliver their coordinates and rescue the Lost Battalion. Memorial: findagrave.com/memorial/8636…

Over 30 years ago Jim Tipton started Find a Grave as a site for "noteworthy gravesites". We recently met up with Jim to talk about the creation of Find a Grave and the community that blossomed from it. You can read our talk with him at our blog here: news.findagrave.com/2026/05/…