40+
Families connected
24/7
Monitoring
2,500+
Sources
50
States covered
The family connections you're searching for are time-sensitive
Every genealogist knows the heartbreak of discovering a relative just months after they passed. The oral histories, the photos, the family stories—gone forever. Monitoring lets you know when elderly relatives pass, giving you the chance to attend funerals and connect with family members you've never met.
"When my great-aunt passed, I was notified in time to attend the funeral and meet cousins I never knew existed. One of them had boxes of old family photos. It changed my understanding of my family history."
— Patricia K., Genealogy Researcher
Why genealogists choose ObituaryMonitor
Keep track of the relatives you've discovered and never miss an opportunity to connect.
Connect Before It's Too Late
Elderly relatives hold irreplaceable family stories and memories. Know when they pass so you can attend services and connect with other family members.
Preserve Family History
Obituaries contain valuable genealogical information: maiden names, surviving relatives, birthplaces, and family connections you may not have known about.
Expand Your Family Tree
Obituaries often mention relatives you didn't know existed. Discover siblings, children, and extended family connections to enrich your research.
Meet Living Relatives
Funerals bring family together. Knowing when distant relatives pass gives you the opportunity to attend services and meet cousins you've never known.
Built for family history research
- Track distant relatives across all 50 states
- High-confidence matching with location filtering
- Email and SMS alerts for immediate notification
- Obituary links preserve genealogical data
- Track multiple family branches simultaneously
- Private and respectful monitoring
Sarah M.
Adoptee & Genealogist
"My biological father didn't want contact. ObituaryMonitor let me know when he passed so I could attend the funeral and meet my half-siblings for the first time. It was life-changing."
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from genealogy researchers.
How can obituary monitoring help with genealogy research?
Obituaries contain valuable genealogical information: maiden names, surviving relatives, children, grandchildren, birthplaces, and family connections. Monitoring helps you discover this information and connect with living relatives at funerals and memorial services.
Can I monitor multiple family branches?
Yes. You can set up monitoring for as many people as your plan allows. Many genealogists track multiple family lines simultaneously—monitoring distant cousins, elderly relatives, and people they've discovered through research.
Will I know about distant relatives I've never met?
If you have their name and approximate location (or even just their name), you can set up monitoring. When their obituary is published, you'll be notified and can potentially attend services or connect with their surviving family.
How does monitoring help me meet living relatives?
Funerals bring family together. When you're notified about a distant relative's passing, you can attend services and meet other descendants—cousins, second cousins, and extended family you may never have known about otherwise.