The Alabama Historical Commission's cemetery program provides assistance in identifying, documenting, registering, conserving, and protecting Alabama's historic cemeteries.  Through the cemetery program, the Alabama Historical Commission:    

• informs the public about cemetery preservation guidelines
• teaches individuals and groups how to document cemeteries
• provides official historic designation for cemeteries through the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register
• assists those interested in purchasing a historical marker or plaques for cemeteries
• supplies free technical assistance on how to properly clean and repair cemeteries and grave markers
• makes information on Alabama’s cemeteries laws available

• answers questions concerning the general history of Alabama’s cemeteries.

A list of cemeteries in the Historic Cemetery Register is available alphabetically by county.

For a list of Alabama Historical Commission cemetery historical markers & plaques in Alabama, click here. 

Please click on the following links for additional information, survey forms or applications.

• Alabama’s Historic Cemeteries: A Basic Guide to Preservation

• Cemetery survey forms

• Cemetery survey form instructions

• Cemetery Glossary

• Cemetery permit application

• Alabama Historic Cemetery Register Nomination Forms

• Cemetery Marker and Plaque application forms

• Cemetery permit application (RELOCATIONS)

Alabama Legislature amends Burial Law  

Governor Bob Riley signs amendment into law on April 30.  Amended law provides equal protection under the law for Native American burials.  text of bill

For more information, please contact Lee Anne Wofford, Cemetery Program Coordinator, by phone at (334)230-2659 or by email at LWofford@preserveala.org.