I heard one of my high school friends just died. Do you know where I can search for obituary notices in Florida?
newspapers ?
My gran only buys a newspaper to read the obituary section. She likes to see if anyone she knows has passed away. Do you know of any websites where I can do an obituary search and print it for my gran to read?
I do not know if you can copy it, but there is one on a fan website if you do a search for it.
My Mom passed away 9 years ago. I would like to search online for her obituary. Do you know of a website that I can find this?
Did you know the newspaper has an obituary section?
Locating an obituary can be as simple as conducting a quick Internet search, but that isn't always the case, especially if the death wasn't recent. Not all deaths will be reported in an obituary and older records aren't always available on the Internet.Gather Information about the Deceased IndividualHaving details about the deceased person will make it a lot easier to locate their obituary. Important details, such as a full name, death date and the city where the person last lived, will aid you in your search. If the deceased is a family member, knowing their social security number would be very helpful in locating an older obituary.NewspapersNewspaper archives are a good place to search for an obituary online. Finding a newspaper obituary for a recent death is very easy; a quick online search should retrieve the record. However, finding an older obituary will probably require leg work offline. When searching for an obituary in newspaper archives, you need to know the city where the individual lived so you can search the appropriate newspaper.Social Security Death IndexIf you don't know the person's death date, or place of residence, the social security death index can provide you with useful information to make your search easier. The index can provide a social security number, the date of death and the county for which the social security card was issued. Armed with that information, you can conduct a thorough search online for better results.LibraryLibraries hold archival information from newspapers, including obituaries. If the obituary is for someone who lived in your town, visit your local library and search for information. If it's for someone who lived and died out of your state, the library probably won't help, but you can still try searching records for that library online.
Any time I've lost a loved one I didn't know what to write for the obituary. What is usually included in a standard obituary?
I don't know, and I don't rally care
You can find obituaries by searching online on websites of local newspapers, funeral homes, or obituary databases. You can also check with the local library, as many keep archives of past obituaries. Additionally, social media sites like Facebook may sometimes have obituary information posted by family members.
so know on notices
It is likely that not too many people have heard of or used a free obituary search. Given that people usually know first or second hand about the passing of a family member, friend or colleague, there may not be a huge demand for such a search. Nonetheless, the fact that free obituary searches exist is helpful for those who may have lost contact with other close or distant people.
There are several funeral sites that will guide you though some good obituary quotes. Some suggestion include "good reads" and "the funeral site" , it is best to gear the obituary to the individual person and the lives they have lead.
Dig deeper to learn the background of your parents, grandparents and other ancestors.