How obituary monitoring works
Add a name
Enter the name of a person you want to monitor. You can track multiple individuals at once.
We scan thousands of obituary sources
ObituaryMonitor continuously checks funeral homes, obituary websites, and public notices nationwide.
Get notified instantly
When a matching obituary appears, you receive an alert with a link to the notice.
Know the moment an obituary appears
When ObituaryMonitor finds a matching obituary, you receive an instant notification with the source, location, and a direct link to the full notice. No manual searching, no missed publications.
- Matches across 2,500+ sources including funeral homes and newspapers
- Alerts delivered within hours of publication
- High-confidence matching reduces false positives
- Time-stamped records for compliance and documentation
Obituary match detected
John Smith
Example alert — actual results vary by name and location
Who uses obituary monitoring
Families monitoring loved ones
Stay informed if an obituary appears for someone you care about.
Genealogists
Track surnames and extended family lines across thousands of obituary sources.
Debt collectors & investigators
Detect deaths earlier and verify obituary notices for professional workflows.
Probate attorneys
Identify deaths and monitor obituary notices during estate administration.