Hi, Judy, This is an unofficial answer to your question from an American. From my research experience, when someone died, a notice was put in the paper listing the deceased's name, and the place and time of any arrangements, with friends and acquaintances invited to attend. Survivors' names might be listed. The announcement usually had a black border. The announcement did not appear like an obituary does in the USA. The announcement was possibly closer to what one would call an ad in this country, and might have been 2-3 columns wide, and rather deep. I would venture to guess that to find these one would have to find and go through microfilmed newspapers (the issue following the deceased's death). Margaret