* **Biographical Information:** Full name, age, city of residence, date of birth, and date of death. * **Service Details:** The dates, times, and locations for visitations, funeral services, and burial ceremonies. * **Life History:** Education, career achievements, military service, hobbies, and community involvement. * **Family Members:** Names of surviving relatives as well as those who preceded the individual in death. * **Photographs:** A high-resolution photograph to be displayed alongside the text. To ensure the obituary is published in a timely manner, contact the funeral home directly to confirm their preferred submission method—such as email or an in-person consultation—and to verify any publication deadlines. ### Reviewing the Draft Before the obituary goes live on the website, it is highly recommended to proofread the text carefully. Double-check the spelling of family names, historical dates, and service times. The funeral home staff can make corrections to the draft before the final upload is completed. ## How to Locate and Verify Published Obituaries
After the obituary has been submitted and processed, it is published on the funeral home's website. Families and community members can locate these listings to verify service details or share the page with others. The official "All Obituaries" page on the website offers several tools to help you find a specific listing: * **Name Search:** You can search the database using either a partial or full name of the deceased. * **Browse by Month:** If you are looking for a listing from a specific timeframe, you can browse the records organized by month. * **Alphabetical Filter:** You can filter the entire directory by selecting the first letter of the deceased person's last name. Using these search functions allows you to quickly locate the correct page to review the published text for accuracy.
## What is Included on the Obituary Page Once you locate an individual's listing, the page serves as a dedicated space for remembrance. Depending on the details provided during the submission process, individual pages can contain: * The complete written obituary. * Specific service information, including dates and times. * Tribute options, allowing friends and family to post condolences or share memories. * Direct links to order flowers for the family or the service. ## Limitations and Record Verification
If you are looking for an older listing and it does not appear through the standard search filters, keep in mind that the availability of older records is not guaranteed. For historical research or to verify details of a past service that is no longer visible online, contact Blanchard Funeral Home directly to inquire about their archives. Always verify important service details directly with the funeral home to ensure accuracy.
