Peace of Mind
for Friends & Family
Get an instant, email notification the moment a matching obituary is published. No more manual searching.
- Instant email alerts when obituaries are posted
- Monitor elderly parents, distant relatives, or friends
- Simple setup — just a name and location
- No contracts — cancel anytime
- Coverage across 2,500+ sources in all 50 states
- Alerts typically within hours of publication
Automated Death Verification
& Court-Ready Reports
Stop manual searching. Monitor high-risk files across 2,500+ sources and generate notarized, QR-verified affidavits in one click.
- Forensic name-matching across 2,500+ nationwide sources
- Source image preservation — screenshots saved at time of matchCourt
- Due diligence certification block included in every reportLegal
- Negative search certificates prove reasonable diligence
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2,500+
Sources monitored
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States covered
500+
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How it works
Set up in under a minute. We do the monitoring — you get notified when it matters.
Add a name
Enter the full name and a city for each person you want to monitor. It only takes a minute — you can monitor up to 3 names on the Starter plan.
We watch 2,500+ sources daily
Funeral homes, local newspapers, memorial websites, and online obituary platforms across all 50 states — checked automatically, every single day.
You get an instant email
The moment a matching obituary appears anywhere in the country, you get an email with the direct source link. No apps needed, no logging in required.
Why people monitor friends & family
Stay connected to the people who matter — no matter the distance.
Stay close across the miles
Monitor elderly parents, distant relatives, or old friends — even across state lines. Get the news when it happens, not weeks later.
Never find out too late
Obituaries are often posted days after a death. We catch them within hours of publication — before word spreads unevenly through the family.
Peace of mind — always on
Set it up once and forget it. Our system runs 24/7. You only hear from us when something actually happens.
Completely private
Your watch list is encrypted and never shared. We only scan publicly published obituaries — no sensitive data is ever exposed.
What families are saying
Real stories from real people
“My mother's oldest friend lives in Arizona. I set up monitoring just in case — when she passed, I got the alert before anyone in the family had time to call. It meant so much to be able to reach out first.”
Laura P.
Long-Distance Family Member • Denver, CO
“My dad is 84 and pretty independent. I use this to quietly keep an eye on a few of his closest friends. It's given me real peace of mind without making him feel like I'm hovering.”
Michael T.
Caring Family Member
“Lost touch with a childhood friend years ago. I added her name just in case. Got an alert within hours of the obituary being posted — and it meant I could send flowers to her family.”
Jennifer K.
Family Monitoring User
Simple, transparent pricing
Pay for only the names you need to monitor. Cancel anytime.
Starter
$14.95/mo
Up to 3 names
Perfect for monitoring a parent or a few close friends
Plus
$29.95/mo
Up to 10 names
Great for larger families or extended networks
Guides & resources
Learn about obituary publication timelines, monitoring best practices, and more.
How to Know If Someone Died
Why finding this information is difficult and what options exist.
Obituary Posting Timelines
Typical timing for obituary publication after death.
Find Obituary by Name Only
How to locate obituaries when you don't know the location.
Track Obituaries Online
Automated monitoring vs. manual searching methods.
Monitor Obituaries Nationwide
How automated nationwide monitoring works across 2,500+ sources.
What is ObituaryMonitor?
An overview of our obituary monitoring service and features.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'high-confidence' mean?
We require a 90%+ match score before sending alerts. This means matching first name, last name, location data, and when available, age and relatives. This threshold significantly reduces false positives—you only hear from us when it matters.
How soon after death does an obituary post?
Typically 1-3 days after death, though timing varies by funeral home and family preferences. We scan sources continuously, 24/7, to catch notices as soon as they're published online.
Is my information private?
Absolutely. Your watch list is encrypted using industry-standard security and never shared with third parties. We only monitor publicly available obituary notices—no private database access.
What is a Negative Search Certificate?
When monitoring concludes with no matches, we generate a signed PDF certificate proving due diligence was performed—essential for probate attorneys documenting 'reasonable diligence' in court filings.
How many sources do you monitor?
We continuously scan over 2,500 obituary sources nationwide, including funeral home websites, newspaper obituaries, and memorial sites. Coverage spans all 50 states and DC.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, cancel anytime with no fees or questions asked. Your subscription remains active until the end of your billing period. We also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee for new subscribers.