The mission of the Hart Island Project is to provide visibility and access to the New York City public cemetery including current burial records obtained through New York State Freedom of Information Law. The Hart Island project maintains a database of public burial records from 1980-present. The burial records are the basis for a system of storytelling and visualization in an attempt to preserve the histories of who is buried for future generations. The organization is formed to increase awareness of the burial process within the global community through humanities and artistic projects, personal assistance to those with relatives buried on the island, destined to be buried or uninformed regarding New York City burial procedures, and the establishment and maintenance of an online database. The Hart Island Project is a 501-c-3 Charitable Organization registered in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey.