Hi to all, It seems that more and more people are requesting obituaries for the mailing lists. I would SUGGEST that people use www.funeralnet.com. Where do you think the newspapers get the information for the obits? By using the web site listed here, you can find names/addresses/phone numbers for funeral homes ALL OVER THE WORLD! If you have someone who has passed, and you know they passed in a certain place, and have even the year they passed, you can contact the funeral homes in the town/city, and request a copy of the Record of Funeral for that person or person. In the more recent years, say from about 1960 or so, from my experience, there is quite a bit of genealogical information in the funeral record. Sometimes, even the cause of death is listed, along with the plot, and space in the cemetery. I've even found names/addresses/phone numbers of survivors! If you don't want to call the funeral home, then write to them requesting the information. Here is an example of what I write: Business name Address City, State, Zip To whom it may concern, I am doing genealogy research, and have found that (name of person) passed away in or near (name of town/city.) Could you please check your records and see if you handled the arrangements? If you handled the arrangements, would you please send me a copy of the Record of Funeral? I am enclosing a SASE for your reply. Thank you for your time and assistance. Sincerely, (name of researcher) If anyone wants to use the above information, please do so. You should be able to copy and paste to Notepad or whatever word processor you use. Keep Well! Do Good Work! Stay in touch! ciao, Ron