Brett Atlas and Scott Kroeger of Omaha, Nebraska have developed a free app to map grave locations with GPS technology. RestingSpot marks the location and then links it to http://www.RestingSpot.com/, which has online memorials for users to share memories, pay respects, and post photos of loved ones.
Besides the obvious anticipated use by individuals, the app can be used by groups in a coordinated effort. As an example, a rabbi in Omaha is organizing youth events before Rosh Hashanah to completely map all the Jewish cemeteries in Omaha.
They want people to use the app and give them feedback, positive or negative. The free iPhone app is currently available for download: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/restingspot/id455237705?mt=8.
An Android app is to be available shortly.
They have Twitter and Facebook pages so users can be updated on new features, etc.
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/RestingSpot/217684168263834
Twitter page: http://twitter.com/restingspot
Web Site: http://www.RestingSpot.com/
If a cemetery is not currently in the database, the service will still work. Mark a RestingSpot in that cemetery and send them an e-mail. They'll add the cemetery to the database.
Project RestingSpot's goal is to map every resting spot in the United States by Memorial Day 2013. They are looking for team leaders and volunteers to help them achieve that goal.

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Monday, August 29, 2011
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