How do I find an old obituary in Indiana?
Online databases get their information from newspapers, and in most cases are the best sources of more recent obituaries. For older ones, however, a public library may be a better choice. You can find a list of Indiana public libraries on this website.
Are obituaries required in Indiana?
Short answer. It is not a legal requirement to publish an obituary in a newspaper in order to announce a death. However, a death certificate must be filed with the state’s office of vital statistics when someone dies.
How do I place an obituary in The Indianapolis Star?
To submit an obituary to The Indianapolis Star, send an email to [email protected] .
- Your contact information: Name, Billing Address, Phone Number and Email Address.
- The exact text you want to be printed.
- Any photo(s) you would like printed (maximum of 2 photos)
- The name of the funeral home taking care of arrangements.
How can I find out if someone has died in Indiana?
Birth and death records can be obtained at the Indiana State Department of Health Vital Records Division or any local health department in the county where the event occurred.
How do I submit an obituary?
To submit a death notice to a newspaper you can go to the paper’s website and follow the instructions there, or you can go to Legacy.com and find a link to the newspaper’s death notice submission page there. To submit an obituary online, use our resource Guide: Filing a Death Notice or Obituary.
How do you find out who died today?
- Check Online Obituaries. The first way to see if someone has passed away is by searching for online obituary.
- Search Social Media.
- Use a Genealogy or Historical Site.
- Look for Government Records.
- Search Newspapers.
- Visit the Local Courthouse.
- Talk to Family Members.
- Go to an Archive Facility.