FAQs
Find an Obituary. The Cremation Society of Pennsylvania ® online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date.
How do I find a local obituary? ›
Many funeral homes publish obituaries on their websites. These can usually be located with a Google search on the person's name. Local genealogical and historical societies, public libraries, and some newspaper publishers maintain clipping files of obituaries.
How to find an obituary in Los Angeles? ›
The Los Angeles County Library does three free obituary searches per month per patron. The person whose obituary is sought needs to have died within Los Angeles County. Please have as much information about the death as possible (date, place, name, etc.)
Where is the Pocono record printed? ›
The Pocono Record is a daily newspaper published in print and online in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
How to find out if someone died in Pennsylvania? ›
County Courthouses in Pennsylvania
Courthouses are important places to look for birth, marriage and death records. These are usually found in the Register of Wills office in each county. Records in the Recorder of Deeds offices can also be useful.
Why can't I find my friends' obituary? ›
There could be several reasons why you're having difficulty finding an obituary. The person you're looking for may not have had an obituary, the newspaper that published it could have gone out of business, or it could have never been saved or digitized.
How can I check if someone has died? ›
7 ways to find out if someone has died recently
- Confirm with a mutual acquaintance. ...
- Check social media. ...
- Search for an online obituary. ...
- Online death indexes. ...
- Check with their house of worship. ...
- Local courthouse. ...
- Digital archives.
How do you find a person who passed away? ›
- Start an Online Search. Arguably the best way to find out whether or not someone you know has passed is to begin an online search. ...
- Check Social Media. ...
- Use Word of Mouth. ...
- Read The Paper or Watch The Local News. ...
- Go To An Archive Facility. ...
- Review Government Records.
Is there an app for local obituaries? ›
As funeral homes across America post obituaries to their respective funeral home website, The Obituary App organizes them all into particular cities. Now, a user can look at all the obituaries posted by multiple funeral homes in one place.
What is the largest obituary website? ›
Legacy.com hosts obituaries for more than three-quarters of the 100 largest newspapers in the U.S., by circulation. The site attracts more than 30 million unique visitors per month and is among the top 40 trafficked websites in the world.
About U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current. This collection is an index of information taken from online obituaries published in the United States between 1930 and the current year. Many of the obituaries were found on funeral home websites, and the index may include links to the original sources.
What is an example of a good obituary? ›
[Full name], [age], of [where they lived] sadly left us on [date of death] following [cause of death]. They are survived by [list of family members who are still alive]. A funeral service will be held in their honor at [time] on [date] at [location].
Where is the Pocono record located? ›
Pocono Record, 511 Lenox St, Stroudsburg, PA - MapQuest.
Where is Poconos PA? ›
The Pocono Mountains are located in Northeastern Pennsylvania and a short drive from states like New York and New Jersey. This beautiful area is home to small towns rich in culture and history, an abundance of outdoor activities and cozy bed and breakfast inns perfect for a weekend getaway.
Where does the water come from in the Poconos? ›
The Pocono Mountains region's waterways include headwaters to the Delaware River, the source of drinking water for millions of people. The state's highest quality and most valuable streams are designated “Exceptional Value” (EV) streams.
Are death certificates free in PA? ›
For online services: You may order a death certificate online (24 hours/day, 7 days/week) from Pennsylvania's only authorized vendor at mycertificates.health.pa.gov. In addition to the standard death certificate fee of $20, a $10 processing fee also applies. Payment is by credit card.
How to find birth records free online in Pennsylvania? ›
Birth and Death Records
Digital copies of the 1906-1914 birth certificates and the 1906-1970 death certificates may be found on Ancestry.comOpens In A New Window. Pennsylvania residents can access these records free of charge through Ancestry.com Pennsylvania.