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
Photos help reviewers transcribe grave details. The photos are used for development work and are not shown in the public database.
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 GuideTwo Ways to Volunteer
Choose the role that suits you — or do both. No experience needed, just a willingness to help.
Field Photographer
Visit Pusara Aman or Pusara Abadi and photograph grave signboards and nameslabs. Your photos are automatically tagged with GPS location to identify the correct block and plot — they're used for development purposes only and are not stored in the public database.
- Visit the cemetery at your own pace
- Just a smartphone with GPS — no special equipment
- Flexible timing — volunteer when you can
- Help transcribe graves for future generations
Reviewer
Help transcribe and verify grave data from photos. Read names, dates, and plot numbers from gravestone photos — all from the comfort of your home.
- Work entirely from home — no cemetery visits
- Just a computer or phone with internet access
- Flexible timing — review photos whenever you're free
- Can volunteer from anywhere in the world
How Your Help Makes a Difference
Faster Expansion
With volunteers, we can document graves much faster than a small team could alone. Every volunteer multiplies our capacity to grow the database.
More Complete Records
Every grave you review adds names, dates of passing, and details to the database. Families searching for loved ones find complete information, not just a location.
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" or "Apply as Reviewer" 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. There are two roles: Field Photographers visit cemeteries to photograph grave signboards and nameslabs, and Reviewers help transcribe and verify grave data from photos — entirely from home.
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?
Only Field Photographers need to visit the cemetery. Reviewers can do all their work from home — they help transcribe names, dates of passing, and plot numbers from photos that photographers have uploaded.
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. Reviewers need a computer or phone with internet access.
Can I be both a photographer and a reviewer?
Yes! You can apply for both roles. Many volunteers do both — photographing when they visit the cemetery and reviewing photos from home when they can't.
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' or 'Apply as Reviewer' 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?
Reviewers can volunteer from anywhere in the world — all you need is internet access to help transcribe grave photos. Field Photographers need to be in Singapore to visit the cemeteries.
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.