Wants more obituary information
by Art Smucker, Goshen, Ind.
I note the obits are pretty much alike—do you edit submissions or have a
form you send out? At any rate, the funeral or memorial service seems to be always listed. It would be most helpful to genealogical workers if the name and location of the burial cemetery would be included or cremation indicated if that is the case. Perhaps you have no control over this? But if there is any way to get that extra sentence in, it would be most helpful. I have been using "MennObits" extensively, and love the info that was given in the Gospel Herald obits. This is a most useful resource. I assume entries are still being made. Is that so, and if so, who does it or oversees it?
Editor's note: When obituary information is placed on the form on our website, we send all the information to MennObits, the site maintained by the Mennonite Church USA Historical Committee. This can include information about burial site or cremation. We are limited in the amount of space we can offer free in The Mennonite. However, family members may add additional information and a photo by purchasing the additional space.
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