Death certs in the U.S.

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Member Since: January 2007 Posts: 7,623 Send Message	mgnv	Report	22 Mar 2010 21:30
	It's just like the UK - the info varies over time, and also with jurisdiction. E.g., one can find UK d.certs that give names and ages of children at date of death (plus age at death of predeceding children), and place of burial (Alameda Co is in Calif, and includes Oakland.)
Member Since: September 2008 Posts: 1,617 Send Message	Jean	Report	22 Mar 2010 14:48
	Hi Bob, Thank you, only distantly related and just wondered if there would be a next of kin signature on there, jean just seen the rest of your message Bob, Cheers jean
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 24,533 Send Message	Bobtanian	Report	22 Mar 2010 14:43
	Not sure of current prices But a few years ago I got a cert from Alameda County, there are two types, ONE (legal)you have to prove who you are,and why you want it.. and the other informational only which is cheaper. Bob info on that, was name, occupation, residence, informant, marital status,spouses name, and country of origin and of course cause of death, interment company and method of disposal.. watermarked as Informational......
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Member Since: September 2008 Posts: 1,617 Send Message	Jean	Report	22 Mar 2010 14:27
	Does anyone know what information would show on the american death certificates and how much do they cost ? Thank you jean