Obituaries in Phoenix, AZ | The Arizona Republic (2024)

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How do you find a person who passed away? ›

Many funeral homes publish obituaries on their websites. These can usually be located with a Google search on the person's name. Local genealogical and historical societies, public libraries, and some newspaper publishers maintain clipping files of obituaries.

FAQ. How much does an obituary in The Arizona Republic cost? Placing an obituary in The Arizona Republic starts at $85.00. Package prices can vary depending on the edition of the paper (weekday, weekend, or Sunday editions) and other factors such as the length of the obituary.

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Can you check death records online? You can. The process is generally straightforward. However, if you lack details about the deceased person, such as their name and approximate date of death, obtaining additional information like the cause of death or burial place may prove challenging.

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With a name and general publication date, you can start searching obituary records like the Newspapers.com Obituary Index: 1800s to current on Ancestry now.

For death records more than 50 years old, please visit the Arizona Department of Health Services' online database. Death records can also be found on Ancestry: Arizona, County Coroner and Death Records, 1881 - 1971.

Many newspapers charge by the line or inch for obituaries, not by the word. This means how much physical space the text will take up in the printed newspaper.

Why do newspapers charge so much for obituaries? ›

Why does it cost so much to post an obituary? Publishing an obituary in the newspaper is expensive because of the limited space papers have. Newspapers value every inch of each page, so they must charge to use that limited space for an obituary.

If you receive your print edition via the US Postal Service, your print edition will be delivered with your daily mail service. However, when there is no postal delivery, such as federally recognized holidays, your newspaper will be delivered the next day there is postal delivery available.

*After 1 month, Wednesday + Friday – Sunday Print Delivery + Digital will be $30/month, locked in for 1-year. *After 1 month, Monday-Sunday Print Delivery + Digital will be $35/month, locked in for 1-year.

In 2014 Federal legislation changed the rules for access to the Social Security Death Master File. Records for the most recent 3 years are not available.

Use a search engine to look up the person's name. Add keywords to your search, like their hometown, age, workplace, and phone number. Or, use a website for finding people, like ZabaSearch.com, or search for their social media profiles. Making an online ad can help you find them, too.

ORDER FROM FLORIDA BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS. The Bureau of Vital Statistics offers walk-in or mail-in services. To save time, download and complete the forms you need. The Bureau of Vital Statistics may be reached at (904) 359-6900, ext.