4/5 Woo! such terrific, caring people out there. I've taken all information and will pursue the avenues given me. I did have one response, specifically about the timing of "not including cause of death" is ambiguous (sp). Just yesterday, my husband took out his former wifes' death certificate, whereby it does state "cause of death". She died back in 91. My mother died back in 3/85. Again, I will pursue the search. Thank you all. patty