Moral Issues ? (cemetaries)???

I'm new to this site, but have been an avid md'er for a couple years. Since I'm relatively new at this in the overall picture. I'd figure I would try some feedback on metal detecting in old cemetaries, before I actually try it. I have never done it, but I have several close by. It just doesn't seem right, does it? I need feedback! :multi:

I did mean (old) cemetaries, unkempt with very few graves, but thanks for all the warm welcomes, and advice. This is going to be a fun site for me.
As for the cemetaries, I'm staying out. First coin in the park today=1909 wheatie, in good shape. Still dirty, but I don't think it's an (S). BOO! Hope to post some pics soon.

detecting in cemitaries i believe is off limmits morally and legally i have a co-worker that tried it and was asked to leave by the sheriff he did not get a fine for it but i would just play it safe
happy hunting

Several have asked the same question. All have recieved the same answer. Cemeteries are OFF LIMITS! PERIOD!

It seems that you already find it questionable... go with your gut and instincts.

Use your best judgment. I'd say no only becuase it gives people the wrong image of our hobby. I wouldnt have a problem md'ing an easement outside of a cemetary of the outside perrimiter of an old one back in the woods, but that's as far as I would go. Stand by for some in-coming here...

Yeah we just mauled over this a few weeks back. I know people who do and they ask and get permission all the time. The old churches with old cemeteries - where the family line's are done. Its only a question you can ask yourself... your just going to get a politically correct answer, if you ask a group.

First of all, welcome to TQ. I'm not going to tar and feather you for asking that question. It is a logical question that many folks think about at some point, even if they never do it. I wouldn't dare dig inside the bounds of a cemetary, but in areas adjacent to one, like fields and such should be alright. As has been mentioned above, this question can evoke some kinda "stern" responses from the most congenial people.

Welcome to the site! Glad you are here.

In answere to your question. IMHO I would not do it, Beale.

welcome here in KY it is against the law they consider it grave robbing. Outside the cementary I feel would be OK. Icewater

No way for me just not right for the hobby and the felling of taking something
from the dead I have found crematory tags at the beach they wash up or the family has spread the ashes and the tag as well I will use a sling shoot to send it back into the water. Hope it helps.

I personally would NEVER hunt in cemeteries since I consider them "sacred ground" that should not be disturbed. The surrounding areas/fields would be OK, IMHO)

I would never hunt inside a cemetary but have no problem hunting outside an old one.

Hello and welcome to TQ. the good old cemetary question again. it's been asked many times and the answers are always the same. IMHO cemetarys are a NO HUNT zone. i know i would not take it kindly seeing someone hunting around my relatives graves. i have put stuff in the ground at my dads and my grandfathers graves and would get very irrate if i caught someone digging. their are way to many other places to hunt, steer clear of gravesites.( or the evil monkey will come looking for you):smile:

Ok I'll take some hazing on this one but here goes....I personaly believe that the body is just a shell we live in until we die. When I die I really don't care what they do with me...garbage bag on the tree lawn is fine with me. BUT!!! I know other do not share the same opinion. Since it is a community area where others familys relitives etc..are buried there is I believe more of a respect aspect. I don't want you comming in my bedroom MDing for quarters in my shag carpet. Same thing applies here. IMHO

I think some people are confusing things here. The question was about OLD cemetaries. There are plenty of them all over the country. Thousands of ghost towns in my state, almost every one had a cemetary. I have visited some of them just to see the dates on the stones. No one has been buried there in over a hundred years. There are no relatives left. These sit out in the middle of farm fields, untouched, untended.

I even know of farm fields that had the headstones removed. It's just farm field if you never did the hard-core research. There are housing additions that sit over old cemetaries. They never find all the bodies when cemetaries get moved.

What about cemetaries that have been relocated? Are those old coins fair game now? How are they any different than before? How do your opinions change now? Is that great farm field, park, or any hot spot an old cemetary site?

You can't win, if you don't play!:smile:

If you dig up any gold teeth...put it back, fill in the hole and get back in your car and leave.:shock:

Don't do it a big no no. Howard

There's only one answer in my book whether you religious or not.
Have some respect for the dead.
Stay out of grave yards.
If you stumble on to one by mistake say in a ghost town for example, and you didn't realise until you found a fallen stone, backtrack, and get out of there.
If you haven't got respect for the dead what have you got respect for ?
By the way i am not religious in the slightest, but have a great deal of respect for those who are, and also believe by having a faith they seem to be much happier, and contented people in general as a lot of my friends are.
On saying all that i know of a few people who have tempted fate, but that's another story, I for one would not.
Hope that's answered your question, and welcome to the site.
There's a great bunch of people on this site which i'm sure you'll soon find out, all the best.
Lee .