Why It Matters
Cemetery documentation shouldn't be scattered across phones, notebooks, and spreadsheets. Stories in Stone makes records accurate, searchable, and yours to keep.
How many headstone photos are buried in your camera roll?
You take photos of headstones and historical markers to preserve them. But then what? They sit on your phone, impossible to search, mixed in with everyday photos and notes.
Meet your dedicated database
Stories in Stone is your own secure, searchable archive. Keep track of cemetery visits, headstone extractions, project notes, memorial details, and research findings in one place—perfectly organized, backed up, and always accessible when you need it.
Everything You Need To Preserve History
AI TEXT EXTRACTION
Names, birth/death dates, locations, epitaphs—captured from a single photo.
MONUMENT INTELLIGENCE
Automatically detects monument type (tablet, obelisk, ledger, slant, etc.), material (granite, marble, limestone, bronze), and architectural style (Victorian, Art Deco, Modern, and more).
INSTANT TRANSLATION
Translates non-English inscriptions into English while keeping originals attached for reference.
SEARCH & FILTER
Find anything fast: cemetery, era, surname, material, service branch, symbol, or custom tags.
INTERACTIVE MAP
GPS pinning with cemetery clustering and section/lot notes for fast in-person locating.
BUILT-IN RESEARCH ASSISTANT
On-page AI answers symbol meanings, suggests documentation next steps, and highlights details worth reviewing.
PHOTO GALLERY
Attach multiple angles; compare before/after restoration images side-by-side.
EXPORTS & INTEGRATIONS
One-click exports (CSV/JSON) and easy copy-paste for spreadsheets, project reports, and research notes.
PRIVATE BY DESIGN
You own your data. Share selectively with collaborators or keep your archive fully private.
How It Works
PHOTOGRAPH
Snap a headstone on site or upload existing images.
EXTRACT
AI reads text, identifies monument type/material/style, and translates when needed.
ORGANIZE
Auto-map with GPS, add notes, and file into your private library.
SHARE/EXPORT
Share private links, export records, or keep everything saved for future documentation and research.
Interactive App Preview
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Trusted By Preservation Projects And Researchers
"Turned hours of deciphering into minutes. The translation feature is a game-changer."
— Erin M.
"Finally, a private archive I control. Love the material & style detection."
— David L.
"Learning what the symbols mean makes each record more useful. It's like uncovering hidden context."
— Jenna S.
Choose Your Plan
Start with a free trial, then select the plan that best fits your documentation, preservation, or research needs.
Hobbyist
Individuals documenting headstones, memorials, and small private projects.
- AI photo/text extraction for uploads
- Unlimited uploads & secure private archive
- Basic search & filters
- Personal photo gallery
- Standard export formats (CSV, PDF)
Researcher
Documentation and research projects that need deeper AI-assisted analysis.
- Everything in Hobbyist, plus:
- Research Copilot for symbols, materials, inscriptions, and next steps
- AI-powered record search
- Interactive cemetery mapping
- Bulk photo uploads & operations
- Advanced exports & sharingComing Soon
- Team collaboration (up to 5 members)Coming Soon
Institution
Teams at historical societies, cemetery projects, churches, archives, and preservation groups.
- All Researcher AI tools included
- Unlimited team members & multi-user accounts
- Custom export templates
- Dedicated account support
- Full API access & integrationsComing Soon
AI photo/text extraction is included in every paid plan and trial. Research Copilot and AI-powered record search are included with Researcher and Institution.
Start Preserving History Today
Transform headstone photos into organized, searchable cemetery and memorial records in minutes.