Editing OCR fields before submission
How to correct names, dates, and inscriptions without inventing missing information or erasing provenance.
Never guess at missing characters
If a surname is partly eroded, leave the uncertain characters unresolved or flag them in your note. GraveLedger is designed to preserve uncertainty instead of smoothing it away.
Use correction notes when context matters
Explain whether you are reading directly from the stone, from a family record, or from a cemetery office ledger. Reviewers use that note to decide what becomes public and what stays in the audit trail.
- Direct inscription reading
- Family-provided correction with supporting evidence
- Cemetery management correction
What happens after you submit
Low-risk corrections are merged into the public record quickly. Sensitive corrections, recent deaths, and conflict-heavy family disputes route to manual review.
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Updated: January 21, 2026
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