Looking For My Roots

In Puerto Rico, many cemeteries are old and damaged. Storms, financial difficulties, and time constraints have made it challenging to keep them safe. These places hold the names and stories of our family members. If we don’t act now, we will lose them forever.

That’s why I started adding my family to FindAGrave.com. It’s a free website where you can create pages in memory of people who have passed away. You can add their names, photos, and stories so others can learn about them too.

I made a special page for my dear mother and her parents:

🌹 Aurora Valentín Ramos (1934–2017)

I was inspired by my husband’s ancestors on the site. His family, on the website, goes back to 1791:

👉 Angeline T. Beatie

Even if you only make one page, it helps. Every name we add keeps their memory alive. It also allows other people who are looking for their family.

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Memorials on FindAGrave.com

Creating digital memorials on FindAGrave.com is a free and powerful way to honor your loved ones and preserve Puerto Rican heritage. Here’s how to get started:

✅ How to Create a Memorial:

1. Create a Free Account: Visit FindAGrave.com and sign up for a free account.
2. Search Before You Add: Use the search feature to check if the person is already listed, avoiding duplicates.
3. Add a New Memorial:
   • Click “Add a Memorial”
   • Enter full name, birth and death dates, and burial location
   • Choose or create the correct cemetery
4. Upload Photos
   • Add headstone images or personal photos
   • Upload documents or obituaries if available
5. Write a Short Biography: Share a few lines about their life, family, and legacy.
6. Link to Relatives: Connect spouses, parents, children, and siblings who are also listed on the site.
7. Update and Share: Continue to refine the memorial as you discover new facts, and share it with family.