FAQs
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 much does an obituary cost in the New York Times? ›
FAQ. How much does an obituary in The New York Times cost? Placing an obituary in The New York Times starts at $263.00. Package prices can vary depending on the edition of the paper (weekday, weekend, or Sunday editions) and other factors such as the length of the obituary.
Are obituaries required in NY? ›
There is no requirement to have an obituary in New York State. In cases where there is family conflict, we often have multiple obituaries. Typically, the funeral home handling the services and burial works with the family to coordinate drafting and placing the obituary.
How do you find a person who passed away? ›
Read The Paper or Watch The Local News
If you receive a physical newspaper, review the obituaries section to see who recently passed. Searching for someone who died more than 30 days ago? Turn to sites like Google News Archives, US News Archives, or International News Archives.
How do I find an obituary for a specific person in New York? ›
New York Public Library subscribes to many databases that can help researchers locate obituaries and death notices. The most useful are our newspaper databases. Oftentimes obituaries can be located by entering a person's name and week of death into the newspapers databases.
Can you bury a person in your yard in NY? ›
Before conducting a home burial, be sure to check with the county or town clerk for any zoning laws or other ordinances you must follow. New York law permits any person to dedicate land for use as a family cemetery, as long as it does not exceed three acres in size and is not located within 300 feet of a dwelling.
Is it disrespectful not to have an obituary? ›
Posting an obituary is not a legal requirement and is a sentimental action. Families don't have to publish one if they don't want it or do not have the funds to do so. While you do not have to share a death note or obituary, you must file a death certificate with your state's office.
Why would a person not have an obituary? ›
Publishing an obituary can be expensive , and the funds may be unavailable. The deceased has few family members or friends , so there might have, unfortunately, been no need for an obituary. Obituaries are also written for the living so that they may learn of an individual's passing.
What not to put in an obituary? ›
When writing an obituary, leave out details that could be used for identity theft, such as the deceased's date and place of birth, middle name, maiden name and mother's maiden name. And don't include the deceased's home address.
What is a simple obituary example? ›
[Full Name], aged [age of the deceased], passed away peacefully on [date of death], at [location of death]. He/she was born on [date of birth], in [birthplace], to [names of parents]. He/she was a proud resident of [city of residence] and was a 1975 graduate of Holy Cross High School.
Typically, obituaries are published as soon as possible following someone's death. An ideal timeline is the week following the passing. However, there is no “late” date for an obituary and no required deadline for publication following a loved one's death.
Why are some obituaries not published? ›
Publishing an obituary can be expensive , and the funds may be unavailable. The deceased has few family members or friends , so there might have, unfortunately, been no need for an obituary. Obituaries are also written for the living so that they may learn of an individual's passing.
Can an obituary be removed from the internet? ›
News Sites & Obituaries: Reach out to the websites or publications directly to request the content's removal.
How do I find an obituary for a specific person in MA? ›
Obituaries in Massachusetts and other parts of New England can generally be found in the local town or county papers. Many obituaries for Boston and the surrounding area can be found in: Boston Athenaeum. Index of Obituaries in Boston Newspapers, 1704-1800.
Is there an app for local obituaries? ›
MyObits: Obituary Listings on the App Store.