Genealogy Chat

Norma Yes, death or in memorium notices would be written in newspapers in the 1940's, even during the war years. Obituaries tend to include a paragraph about the person's life which most people would not include with a death or in memory of notice. The more famous the person the longer the obituary. Janet

Ah thankyou very much janet didn't realise the difference. Would they have done death notices in the 40's then. I will remember that from now on. Thankyou and thanks to all who replied.

This is possibly the case of using the wrong terminology. An Obituary is usually written in a newspaper for well known if not famous people. However anybody can put a death notice in a paper. Janet

I'm not sure if it was 1940s or earlier but I have even seen floral tributes described and what the card on them said, as well as the donor's name. It's always worth looking, just in case.

Friend's granny got full list of mourners for her funeral in 1946. My great grandfather dying in 1940 had similar. He was a gardener. My grandfather got funeral report and obituary when he died in 1955 (he was the village policeman). These are local newspapers, hunting for news. In towns, you'd get much briefer notices.

Thanks for that, perhaps i think he wont have one then, Ps if your in scarborough Nice place !!!

Generally you had to have done something to make you well known to have an obit. Perhaps the death announcement will have details of some of his relatives ( as happens now)

Did people put orbituaries in the paper around the 1940's?. Im just thinking if they did then i could maybe locate something for my grandad and see if it may possible mention some of his missing family !!!. Thanks again