In the past, one could say: "Go through the cemetery of a place and you know its inhabitants". Unfortunately, this is no longer the case today. Since everything has to "pay off" and only money counts, everything that is 3 days over the resting period is usually rigorously removed. And if there are still old graves, they are often in such a desolate condition that it is only a matter of time before they collapse. In discussions one always hears only "no money". But the fact that these graves are also part of our culture is apparently not perceived in our capitalist world.

Since gravestones are also excellent genealogical sources, we have decided to bundle the collection of inscriptions from gravestones and to process them in a database. All of our entries so far do not claim to be complete. In the beginning, partly already years ago, the cemeteries were often only searched for known names and not or less systematically. This has changed in the meantime. But depending on the size of the cemetery, it is often simply not possible to photograph every stone, apart from possible legal questions concerning current graves.

Who can join in?

The Brandenburg Cemetery Directory is an open project of the Brandenburg Genealogical Society "Roter Adler" e.V. Not only members of our society but also all other interested people can participate. In this directory you will not only find information about the respective cemetery itself but also information about the gravestones there.

Who can view the data collected?

Each submitter of data can decide for themselves whether the transcripts are to be displayed in full or only as a name index.

How can I participate?

Of course, not all cemeteries in historic Brandenburg and information on the gravestones belonging to them have been recorded yet, and many cemeteries have only been recorded with their "raw data". However, we are working on a further recording and would be pleased to hear from anyone who can support us in this.

You want to participate? Then proceed as follows:

1. Check our cemetery directory to see which cemeteries have already been registered or for which cemeteries gravestones have already been registered in order to avoid possible duplication of work.


2. Take photos of the cemetery of your choice and the gravestones that can (still) be found there. You are welcome to use our tips and tricks on how to proceed in the most sensible way.


3. Download the sample table for recording gravestones and record the gravestones you have photographed there.


4. You can send us photos of the cemeteries or gravestones as well as the collected data by e-mail (a larger number of photos can also be sent via a link to a cloud or another uploader). We will then reply as soon as possible, integrate the submitted data into our database and take care of the backup of your photos as proof of the collected data. For this purpose, we only claim a simple right of use over the pictures, while the copyright naturally remains with the respective photographer.

Helpful links for photographers and authors:

• Our conditions of participation
• Sample table for recording gravestones
• Tips and tricks for photographing gravestones

At present, this directory contains information on 2041 cemeteries.



Cemetery:

		Entry 1 to 48 of 48 entries

	Name and place	County or city district	Nr. of gravestones
	Ackerfelde Friedhof	, OPR	33
	Adlershof Friedhof	12489 Berlin, B	63
	Ahrensdorf Alter Friedhof	, TF	125
	Ahrensdorf Friedhof	15864 Ahrensdorf, LOS	63
	Ahrensdorf Friedhof	, TF	90
	Ahrensfelde Ostkirchhof	16356 Ahrensfelde, BAR	95
	Ahrensfelde Kirchhof	16356 Ahrensfelde, BAR	106
	Allmosen Friedhof	, OSL	79
	Alt Bleyen Friedhof	, MOL	41
	Alt Bork Friedhof	, PM	56
	Alt Golm Friedhof	, LOS	45
	Alt Herzberg, Kirchhof	04916 Herzberg/Elster, EE	40
	Alt Krüssow - Dorffriedhof	, PR	64
	Alt Langerwisch Alter Friedhof	, PM	16
	Alt Langerwisch Neuer Friedhof	, PM	49
	Alt Madlitz	, LOS	88
	Alt Markgrafpieske Friedhof	, LOS	48
	Alt Placht Kirchhof	, UM	8
	Alt Rüdersdorf	, MOL	17
	Alt Ruppin Friedhof	, OPR	302
	Alt Ruppin Kirchhof	, OPR
	Alt Stahnsdorf Friedhof	, LOS	92
	Alt Töplitz Friedhof	, PM	80
	Alt Töplitz Kirchhof	, PM	4
	Alt Tucheband Friedhof	, MOL
	Alt Zauche Friedhof	, LDS
	Alt Zeschdorf	, MOL	91
	Altenhof Friedhof	, BAR	156
	alter Friedhof der ehemaligen jüdischen Gemeinde Rathenow	, HVL
	Alter Friedhof Groß Mehßow	,
	Altes Lager Friedhof	, TF	168
	Altfriesack Friedhof	, OPR	89
	Altgarz Friedhof	, HVL	32
	Altglienicke Friedhof	12524 Berlin, B
	Altglienicke Kirchhof	12524 Berlin, B	319
	Altglienicke, Alter Dorffriedhof	12524 Berlin, B	5
	Altgoßen Kirchhof	, LDS	64
	Althüttendorf Friedhof	, BAR	191
	Altkünkendorf Friedhof	, UM	220
	Altlandsberg Friedhof	, MOL	107
	Altona Friedhof	, LOS	133
	Altsorgefeld Friedhof	, TF	35
	Angermünde Friedhof	, UM	587
	Annenwalde Friedhof	, UM	133
	Anstaltsfriedhof Heilanstalt für Epileptische	, P
	Arendsee Kirchhof	, UM	60
	Arensdorf Friedhof	, LOS	74
	Arensdorf Kirchhof	, LOS