A recent article National Database Launched to Identify Unclaimed Cremated Remains brought
to my attention the issue that “every year, thousands of cremated remains go
unclaimed for a variety of reasons at funeral homes, cremation providers and
local and state agencies across the country.”
To try and connected these unclaimed remains with family, a new website Forgotten Ashes has been
launched by Michael Neal, a PA funeral director. Currently the majority of
entries are related to the Oregon
State Hospital
Let’s bring our
genealogical skills to help these funeral directors connect these forgotten deceased
family members with their now living relatives.
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