Friends of the Crypt
Sample of a headstone that has lost some of it's information. Photo from Protea Cemetery in Newlands
Would you like to volunteer to become part of our “Friends of the Crypt” ? and help transcribe the tens of thousands of headstones in our Cemeteries that are not only being desecrated but also fading before our eyes. These headstones contain vital information in finding those missing relatives and many of the registers of these cemeteries are in appalling condition and are beyond repair.
We are also looking for volunteers to help photograph cemeteries in their area, no matter how small or insignificant you think it might – every image is important. One day these cemeteries will be dug up and gone forever and the records lost completely.
By helping photograph and transcribe this headstones will help preserve our heritage and our history. If you want to find out more or volunteer to help email us at [email protected]