I thank of those of you who gave me the address and phone number of the Fuldner Mortuary. Just for information purposes; they were very nice but advise that according to a recent Ohio Supreme court decision, they are not allowed to give out information. It is confidential. Now I'm wondering if anyone knows about this supreme court opinion and whether it will restrict other use of documents for genealogical purposes. Fuldner's did say that the Ohio Historical Society and Hamilton Co. Library has copies of their records so I will check there. In addition, I want to say what a wonderful, informed list this is. I really enjoy it! _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
Miz Karen and All, I took action on your posting, and forwarded the basic portion of it, minus your name, to a genie friend of mine who is ALSO a Funeral Director. I wasn't surprised by his return answer! Check it out. Barbara Jean ----- Original Message ----- From: Karen J. Erickson <kje11@hotmail.com> To: <OHCLERMO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 5:06 PM Subject: Fuldner Mortuary > I thank of those of you who gave me the address and phone number of the Fuldner Mortuary. > > Just for information purposes; they were very nice but advise that according to a recent Ohio Supreme court decision, they are not allowed to give out information. It is confidential. Now I'm wondering if anyone knows about this supreme court opinion and whether it will restrict other use of documents for genealogical purposes.... > ----- Original Message ----- > From: (Funeral Director) Del > To: Barbara Jean Green <bjgreen@infinet.com> > Sent: Friday, March 23, 2001 1:27 AM > Subject: Re: Funeral Home Records Barbara Jean, Haven't heard anything about this. But I bet the funeral home has gotten some bum information. Nothing they have, other than the financial records of the service, is exclusive. It is available in other public records, cemetery, newspapers, etc. sounds to me like they just didn't want to take the time to gather the information. Blaming the Ohio Supreme Court would make it sound official. Not saying they are doing that, but I have found similar things happening at other funeral homes around the nation. Not many, but a few. Regards, Del