Kentucky Enquirer Obituaries Past 3 Days (2024)

FAQs

How do I find old obituaries in Kentucky? ›

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.

A: To submit an obituary, please email us at obits@enquirer.com or call us at 855-288-3511.

The Web site hosts obituaries and memorials for more than 70 percent of all U.S. deaths. Legacy.com hosts obituaries for more than three-quarters of the 100 largest newspapers in the U.S., by circulation.

​​The Office of Vital Statistics (OVS) has on file death records from 1911 to present day for deaths that occurred in Kentucky.

You can typically find current obituaries through a simple online search (if one was written). Most funeral homes and cremation providers publish obituaries on their websites. Older obituaries are becoming increasingly easier to find online. Search old newspapers or genealogy sites.

Costs vary by publication. Newspapers charge by the line and can average $450 for a complete obituary. The average obituary cost begins at $200.00 and increases due to the amount of content, including a photograph and the length of the obituary.

On average, you will see obituaries in Cincinnati start around $500 for basic information. Your funeral director will assist you in placing the obituary, confirming the price and publication date(s).

An obituary (obit for short) is an article about a recently deceased person. Newspapers often publish obituaries as news articles. Although obituaries tend to focus on positive aspects of the subject's life, this is not always the case.

The late Douglas Legler, from Fargo, North Dakota, may have the funniest and most concise obituary ever. The whole obituary reads "Doug Died." And that's exactly the way he wanted it.

How do you find out if a person passed away? ›

According to Kentucky law, death certificates are public record.

Individual death records can be looked up using the systemNumber printed in the bottom-left of the death certificate. Alternatively, it is possible to search for death records by supplying the surname, at least the first forename and either the date of birth or the date of death of the deceased.

Deaths after 1910

The state of Kentucky began recording deaths in 1911.

The point of an obituary is threefold: First, it provides notice that a person has died. Second, it provides information about the wake/visitation and funeral services. Third, it gives a thumbnail sketch of a person's life and legacy.