Posted by Ilene on August 10, 2004, at 14:14:29
In reply to Finding the dead, posted by B2chica on August 9, 2004, at 15:29:31
Try going to a local library that has copies of the town newspaper. If they no longer have physical copies of the paper they will probably have it on microfilm or microfiche. Then read all the obits from the first 2 weeks of Feb 2003, or more, because sometimes obits are delayed. Some newspapers charge for obits, so not all deaths are published.
Different localities differ on access to vital records because of identity theft. The death certificate will not tell you where the person is buried, however.
If you're pretty sure your friend was buried in the town where she lived you might try calling all the local cemetaries, if there aren't too many. Once you track down the cemetary, the staff should be able to locate the grave for you.
Good luck.
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