>I tried a search for the Lancashire death of Edward Arnold born 1885 and >got the ususal page of confusing results. But the correct Edward (died >1954 in St Helens) was actually on the first page. The image was the >correct quarter index page with the appropriate volume and page data for >ordering a certificate. Ancestry also offers to obtain the certificate for >you with a cost (US dollar) between $38-$85 depending on type of shipping >selected. > > Jo-Ann Croft > You can purchase the certificate yourself for 7 GDP direct from the GRO, all Ancestry does, and other commercial companies, is order the certificate you request from the GRO for 7 GDP and charge you substantially more. They are basically just acting as your agent. Andy