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Hi, can anyone help me? I am wondering how or even if i can access info on someones death? I have a name and date of death and location so i have found a record. I need to know how to find an obituary or report of it in a paper or other record. Would the death certificate hold more info other than how they died?? Thank you Ra .

The death cert includes the full name(s), age at death, (or DOB if after 1969)

It also includes the cause of death, place of death, last place of abode, and occupation.

The name, address, and 'qualification' of the informant are also recorded.

Not all deaths are published in the newpapers, but you could try the relevant local newspaper to see if they have an accessible archive.

This website can be very useful if the death was in the last few years, you can search by publication ....

http://www.thisisannouncements.co.uk/

Thank you for replying your info is very helpful.Ra

Hi thanks for replying. Unfortunately the death was many years ago so probably wouldn't be on that website.

The library nearest to the place of death would be the best place to look for old newpapers to see if there was a death notice or obituary. If you don't live in the area then most libraries have an email address (look on Google for it), and most are willing to do look-ups for you. Some charge and others don't. The exact date of death (not just the year) would be helpful if you want the library staff to look for you.

Kath. x

Thank you that is a great help.
Ra