848 Error in template parameters - FAG Link

Question

In the recent Data Doctors Suggestions - 848 Error in template parameters - indicates some errors as follows:

param 1-Memorial number: not a number
{{FINDAGRAVE|103811626/CARYL-BURBANK }}

These links do connect to the correct grave. Should they be marked as false errors or should the names be removed from the template?

I would like to suggest that it be marked as a false error as on some profiles there are numerous links to FAG. By having a name next to a link, it makes it clear to which person's memorial it refers to.

Answer 1

To make it a valid template usage It could be entered as

{{FINDAGRAVE|103811626}} CARYL BURBANK

In general:

{{FINDAGRAVE|memorial-id}} name

That way you solve the suggestion while keeping the name.

Comments

I agree.  It is best to fix the Find A Grave link to conform.

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Thanks Jan for giving a good solution to my question. Will make sure I do it that way in future.

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We must also be including the |sameas=no  at the end of the template for the 'other' family member FAG links

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You are right Linda, I was just focusing on this specific issue.

The complete help for the FindAGrave template can be found here.

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And there are reasons to use only the number. 

• Easier for compouter to parse the ID
• Name on FindAGrave can change
• FindAGrave might change the URL again in the future and it wouldn't be valid then.