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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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