Being able to look upon the site where your ancestor was laid to rest is a moving experience. For some, it is the holy grail of family history, and plenty of readers have written in to tell us how they felt after discovering a grave they'd wanted to see for years. Whether your ancestor was wealthy and now rests in an elabourate crypt, or ended their days in a pauper's grave, finding the spot will give you a little physical evidence of their existence, and their passing.

Eager to find family graves, many of us head off into the field unprepared. A four hour drive to Northern Lincolnshire on a rainy Sunday can be an unrewarding experience if you don't find the burial spots you were looking for. That's why we included a 7-page feature on how to find a grave as the cover story back in issue 26 of Your Family Tree.

We've included this feature for you to download here as a PDF file. It's a useful guide to read before setting out. Just click here to open the document. Feel free to post your comments below.