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faqs-obituarydata.com Frequently Asked Questions


Databases:
How far back do the obituary records go?
How often is the ObituaryData database updated?
How does ObituaryData compare with other resources in terms of data and costs?
What is the difference between a death notice and an obituary?
Why do some records contain “Brief” in the name box?

Subscriptions:
As an annual subscriber, how often can I access the database?
Can more than one person use our password?
Should we replace our password when there is staff turnover?
Are subscriptions automatically renewed, or will I be contacted?
Are subscriptions available for terms shorter than one year?


 
 
 

Databases:

  • How far back do the obituary records go?
    AmericanMemorials.com began daily data collection of current deaths on March 1, 2000. Approximately 20% of all deaths were collected through May 2002. Beginning in September 2002, the subscription-based ObituaryData was launched and the data-collection volume was increased to approximately 80% of all deaths on a daily basis. Since then, additional resources have been added and systems have been refined bringing our service up to its current 95% level. All collected obituaries are digitized and permanently archived.
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  • How often is the ObituaryData database updated?
    The ObituaryData database is updated daily with over 7,000 new records - and these records are available immediately to our subscribers.
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  • How does ObituaryData compare with other resources in terms of data and costs?
    Our subscribers agree that our national Obituary Database is the most comprehensive available.  Our staff is dedicated to obtaining records from every available online and other available resources.  Our prices are considerably lower than clipping services and other national data resources. 
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  • What is the difference between a death notice and an obituary?
    Death Notices and Obituaries are both published records to announce deaths.  A death notice is usually a brief notification that contains only basic related information about the deceased.  An obituary is usually more detailed, providing information about the deceased's education, career, family members, survivors, beneficiaries, and funeral arrangements.  However, this is not always the case. In some areas of the country, the death notice is very detailed and, in others, a typical obituary can be very brief. However the terms are often interchangeable.
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  • Why do some records contain “Brief” in the name box?
    A “Brief” record is simply a record that contains 450 or fewer characters in the obituary text. Our aim is to collect the most comprehensive obituary. We collect similar data from multiple sources and allow 1 full record and 1 brief record for each unique obituary.
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Subscriptions:

  • As an annual subscriber, how often can I access the database?
    Subscribers are entitled to 100 or 2000 searches per month, depending on their membership level.
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  • Can more than one person use our password?
    Yes. Our passwords are able to be shared within a customer's organization.
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  • Should we replace our password when there is staff turnover?
    It is recommended that subscribers replace passwords in the event of staff turnover.
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  • Are subscriptions automatically renewed, or will I be contacted?
    ObituaryData will contact subscribers approximately one month in advance of expiration to make renewal arrangements.
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  • Are subscriptions available for terms shorter than one year?
    Access to ObituaryData is available by annual subscription only.
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