Preserve Singapore's Muslim Heritage
Join a community of volunteers documenting Muslim graves at Pusara Aman and Pusara Abadi. Help families find their loved ones and build a more complete grave database for future generations.
Why We Need Volunteers
The locations are mapped
Kubur Search already helps families search many Singapore Muslim grave records by cemetery, block, and plot.
Names still need work
The next step is adding more names and dates of passing, so families can search even when they do not know the block or plot.
Volunteers speed this up
Our review system uses image recognition to prepare grave details. Volunteers check them against the photos, helping us extend coverage with less typing.
Every grave photographed and every record reviewed brings Kubur Search closer to a more complete database of Singapore's Muslim graves. This is kerja amal: community-driven volunteer work that helps families today and preserves records for the future.
See Our Progress
Explore the block guide to see which areas have been mapped, which names are available, and where volunteer help is still useful.
View Block GuideVolunteer as a Photographer
Choose a block and help photograph readable nameslabs and signboards. No experience needed.
Field Photographer
Visit Pusara Aman or Pusara Abadi and photograph ONLY readable nameslabs or signboards, grouped by block. Do not photograph nisan as a reference; they lack the required details. Skip unreadable markers and graves without a nameslab or signboard, and move on. Keep the intended nameslab or signboard in focus and filling most of the frame; avoid neighbouring markers in the picture so image recognition does not mix up grave details. Keep phone location enabled to preserve capture metadata. Block and plot identify the grave; photo GPS does not replace its existing mapped location.
- Visit the cemetery at your own pace
- Just a smartphone with GPS — no special equipment
- Flexible timing — volunteer when you can
- Help preserve grave records for future generations
How Your Help Makes a Difference
Faster Expansion
We have developed a photo review system that combines image recognition with careful human checking. Photographers help us cover more graves, while admins handle checks and exceptions.
More Complete Records
Verified names and dates of passing fill gaps in existing mapped grave records. Existing names and mapped GPS locations are preserved; conflicting information goes to an admin.
Better Search Results
With complete records — names, dates of passing, and exact locations — families can search for their loved ones and find detailed, accurate information instantly.
More Accurate Estimator
With better grave data, our grave location estimator can guide families toward the most likely blocks when they only know an approximate date of passing.
Preserving Heritage
Muslim graves in Singapore are periodically exhumed. Documenting them now — with names and dates of passing — preserves the records for future generations before they're lost.
Community Benefit
Every record you help create benefits a family somewhere in Singapore. You're helping people find their loved ones, perform ziarah, and maintain family connections to their heritage.
Kerja Amal, Powered by Community Spirit
This is volunteer work (kerja amal), not a paid position. We're powered by community spirit and the desire to preserve Singapore's Muslim heritage for future generations.
Join a growing team of volunteers who care about keeping these records alive. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference for a family somewhere in Singapore.
How to Apply
Create an Account
Sign up for a free Kubur Search account. It takes less than a minute.
Apply Online
Click "Apply as Photographer" and tell us a bit about yourself.
Start Contributing
Once approved, you'll receive access to our volunteer tools and a training guide to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Kubur Search volunteer do?
Kubur Search volunteers help document and preserve Muslim grave records at Pusara Aman and Pusara Abadi in Singapore. Field Photographers visit cemeteries to capture readable nameslabs and signboards. Our image-recognition-assisted system prepares the details, with admins handling checks and exceptions.
Is volunteering paid?
No. Volunteering with Kubur Search is kerja amal — unpaid community work. We are powered by volunteers who want to preserve Singapore's Muslim heritage and help families find their loved ones' graves.
Do I need to visit the cemetery?
Yes. Our volunteer role is field photography at the cemetery.
How much time do I need to commit?
There is no minimum time commitment. You can volunteer whenever you have free time — whether that's an hour on weekends or a few minutes each evening. Every contribution helps.
What equipment do I need?
Field Photographers only need a smartphone with GPS enabled — no special cameras or equipment.
Where are the cemeteries?
The cemeteries are Pusara Aman and Pusara Abadi, both located in Lim Chu Kang, Singapore. They are managed by NEA (National Environment Agency).
How do I apply?
Simple — create a free Kubur Search account, then click 'Apply as Photographer' on this page. Once approved, you'll receive access to our volunteer tools and a training guide.
Will my name be shown publicly?
No. Your personal information is kept private. Your volunteer contributions are attributed to your display name only, and you can choose what name to display.
Can I volunteer if I'm not in Singapore?
Field photography currently takes place at the cemeteries in Singapore.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join our community of volunteers and help preserve Singapore's Muslim heritage. Every grave you photograph and every review helps a family find their loved one.