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

• Cemetery Marker and Plaque application forms

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