What the Law Requires:

If graves are to be disturbed due to development or other reasons, the Georgia Code requires that a permit be obtained from the city or county where the cemetery is located.  According to Ga. Code 36-72-5, the permit application must include:

• Proof of title to the land
• Archaeologist's report giving number & locations of graves
• Survey prepared by registered surveyor showing location & boundaries of cemetery
• Plan by professional genealogist for identifying & notifying living descendants
• Proposal for limiting or avoiding effects of cemetery project.

I am able to offer the following services to archaeological firms, departments of transportation, consulting firms, or others for compliance with the Georgia Cemetery Law:

.Services Available:

• Trace deceased person to living descendants 
• Compile genealogy charts & trees 
• Prepare court-ready genealogy report
• Prepare affidavit of due diligence for court purposes
• Compile mailing addresses of living descendants

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