No, he was definitely "at home" as he was retired and also had been ill for some months (I don't know what he died of, but suspect pneumonia). I believe the state in which one dies is the state that issues the death certificate. Thanks, Carol In a message dated 6/24/2004 2:30:45 PM Pacific Daylight Time, mcbean@cwis.net writes: Oops! I read the email too fast, I guess... I see where you said that about the check to both states. That is odd neither of them could find anything... wonder if it's possible he died out of state, while on a trip maybe. If so, would THAT state have issued the death certificate or would his state of residence have issued it?