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Can I use the BillionGraves app on my device?
The BillionGraves app is compatible with iOS and Android devices with GPS capabilities. Your smartphone or tablet must have GPS functionality to run the Bil...
Mon, 23 May, 2022 at 1:59 PM
How do I get started taking photos?
Thank you for your interest in volunteering to photograph gravestones!   Take Photos of Gravestones with Your Smartphone! As you take photos with the B...
Mon, 23 May, 2022 at 2:00 PM
Can I use any camera to upload headstone photos?
The best way to take gravestone photos for our website is to use the BillionGraves app on your smartphone. This is because photos taken with the BillionGrav...
Mon, 23 May, 2022 at 1:57 PM
How do I know where to start taking photos?
You can use the BillionGraves website or the BillionGraves app to find a cemetery to document. Each cemetery has a map that will help you to figure out wher...
Mon, 23 May, 2022 at 2:01 PM
How do I find photo requests in my area?
When someone would like to have a photo taken of their ancestor's gravestone, but it is far from their own home, they can place a photo request on the a...
Mon, 23 May, 2022 at 2:02 PM
How do I make a photo request?
Note: Please make sure before making any request that you know the exact location of where the person is buried.  For large cemeteries please include the lo...
Mon, 2 Oct, 2023 at 10:51 AM
Where do I find my photo requests?
BillionGraves website: #1 Log in to BillionGraves. #2 Hover over Research on the main menu. #3 Click Photo Requests. You will be taken to a page t...
Mon, 1 Jun, 2020 at 2:11 PM
Documenting Unmarked Graves at Cemeteries
Documenting Unmarked Graves at Cemeteries BillionGraves is the world’s largest GPS-linked cemetery database. The BillionGraves app is used to take photo...
Mon, 23 May, 2022 at 2:05 PM
How do I upload photos with the BillionGraves app?
Uploading photos is easy with the app. Make sure you are connected to Wi-Fi before getting started, to ensure these are properly uploaded.  From the App...
Mon, 23 May, 2022 at 2:07 PM
What is the largest size image I can upload for a supporting record?
All images must be 8 MB or smaller. If they are too large they will not upload at all, if they are too small the image will be blurry.  8 MB images have a r...
Wed, 5 Aug, 2020 at 2:25 PM