As one of New York City’s oldest and largest cemeteries, Green-Wood offers an unparalleled depth of historical records, making it an extraordinary resource for genealogists and anyone tracing family history.
With more than 582,000 interments dating back to 1840, Green-Wood maintains a vast historical record that may connect to tens of millions of descendants worldwide. Its archival holdings—including burial records, heirship affidavits, family correspondence, and memorial inscriptions—form a uniquely valuable resource for genealogical research.
We look forward to working with you
to discover your family’s story.
Here’s how it works
1. Fill out the form below and press send.
2. We then conduct our initial review (at no cost) and send you our research proposal for locating archival cemetery records that relate to your search.
3. We give you an estimate of how much time it will take to locate, copy/scan, and prepare those records and what it will cost. Research fees are $37.00 per half hour.
4. If you approve the charges, you use the link we provide to pay online.
5. After we receive payment, we conduct our research and prepare your personalized Set of Findings.
Please note: To research burials that took place fewer than 70 years ago, you must be a lot owner or a descendant of a lot owner. Please do not use this form. Instead, we ask that you contact the Executive Office at title@green-wood.com (messages are read within 48 hours of receipt). Please include the lot, grave, and section number, if known, in the subject line of the message, and be sure to include a daytime phone number.
Fees
Our fees are $37.00 per half-hour of research, or part thereof. Research findings are delivered by email.
Members of Green-Wood (Dual level and above) receive a 10% discount on genealogy services. Enter your member ID at checkout.
We look forward to working with you
to discover your family’s story.
What you can expect
There is often variation within the individual records, so we cannot guarantee a research outcome. In general, a Set of Findings may include:
- Lot ownership details – name of original purchaser, and affidavits of heirship, if available
- Burial Orders – copies of notes or letters from lot owners
- Photographs of a burial lot, monument or inscription
- Map of lot location
Note: If you’re looking for vital information (such as age, birthplace, last residence, cause/place/date of death, marital status, burial date, lot number, grave numbers, section, and the name of the undertaker), take advantage of Green-Wood’s Burial and Vital Records Registry 1840–1937. Search by name, date of interment, lot number, and more.
Submit Your Request
Our research team processes requests in the order they are received. We strive to provide an estimate within four weeks or fewer. Thank you in advance for your patience.