Check recent obituaries in local newspapers and funeral home websites
Search online obituary databases and memorial pages
Look up public death records through the relevant vital records office
Search court probate records for estate filings
Check Social Security Death Index records where available
Contact known family members, friends, or neighbors
Search social media profiles for memorial posts or death announcements
Call or visit local hospitals, nursing homes, or care facilities if appropriate
Contact the person’s last known employer or professional association
Check cemetery and burial records
Search news articles or public notices in the area where they lived
Use people-search or genealogy websites that include death information
Contact the local coroner or medical examiner’s office if relevant
Verify with official government records before relying on informal sources