AMERICAN GEOSPATIAL™

CEMETERY ARCHAEOLOGY

Cemetery archaeology and excavation, handled with rigor and care.

Extensive experience in cemetery archaeology and excavation. We’ve worked on numerous ‘special’ projects, including the 1922 Herrin Massacre Project, the Victims of the Pana Riot, and numerous single-body recoveries.

Excavation
Controlled Methods
Recovery
Respectful Handling
Documentation
Field Records
Reporting
Clear Deliverables

Experience

Special projects

Experience supporting sensitive and historically significant investigations, including the 1922 Herrin Massacre Project and the Victims of the Pana Riot.

Single-body recoveries

Extensive experience supporting numerous single-body recoveries with careful control, documentation, and chain-of-custody awareness as needed.

Archaeological documentation

Thorough recording of context, stratigraphy, and findings to support accurate interpretation and defensible results.

Field-to-report workflow

A structured approach that aligns field methods, notes, imagery, and deliverables for clear communication with stakeholders.

How we work

  1. Scope Understand objectives, constraints, access, and required deliverables.
  2. Plan Select methods and establish a field plan and documentation standards.
  3. Excavate Conduct controlled excavation and recovery with careful context management.
  4. Document Produce clear records, imagery, and summary materials for decision-making.
  5. Deliver Provide results in a format suited to your project needs.

Need support for a cemetery archaeology project?

Share the location, goals, and any known site history. We’ll recommend an approach and expected deliverables.

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