No, that is a good question. If the funeral home isn't in business anymore SOMETIMES they have been bought out and the new owners have taken over the files. Other times they dump 'em. You have to take your chances. The location of the residence of the deceased is usually noted on the death certificate. Using that for a guide you can sometimes discover what paper the obituary (if there was one) might have been published. Also, sometimes the informant's name AND address is given, another clue to look for. You might also look to see if the hospital is still in business, they MIGHT have information as well. Hope this helps. Sandra You wrote: > >Sandra, > I would never have known the funeral home might have an obit....but what >happens if it is no loner in business? Would their records still be kept? If >so, where are they found? > Sorry to be so uninformed (polite for stupid.) >Janis >