I just recently found out that my half brother passed away almost a year ago. I found this out on the social security death index. Now I'm trying to find out where he is buried (or if he was cremated) and how he died, anyone with any ideas as to how I might go about getting this information??
The social security death index does not give where he died at, just gives his name, his ss# and his dob.
2007-01-19 18:54:01 · 10 answers · asked by ? 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Do you know anyone that knew him or where he lived at the time of his death? If so start there. Even if you do not know exactly where he lived at the time, you can contact the public libraries and have them check out the old obituaries; they have them on file. As far as finding out how he died...that is usually confidential. You would need to find someone that knew him. you can also contact the state office and they will refer you to the correct department. Also, have you tried looking up his name on the internet? Sometimes if they were ever in the paper, had a court case, or anything that was published about him could be a clue. It might not tell you much about him but you could probably at least figure out what state or town he lived in. Good luck.
2007-01-19 19:03:18 · answer #1 · answered by jaded 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's your half brother can't you inquire with a relative or close family friends that might know something? Call social security office in your area and explain to them whats going on and if that's all you need to know they may be able to help you. Try the red cross also. You have his ss# so it's not like you are trying to hurt or intrude on anyone. Good luck with this and I'm sorry for your loss.
2007-01-20 03:03:42 · answer #2 · answered by Sassy D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be very difficult for you to do it yourself as his private information (address, tel #, etc) is exactly that, private.
My suggestion would be to hire a Private Investigator. They have access to information and people that would take you a long time to access or you may never be able to access. Once you know where he lived, you can talk to friends/neighbors and get more details from there.
2007-01-20 02:59:02 · answer #3 · answered by ohaqqi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can usually search online for obituaries online at most newspaper web sites. Many newspapers allow you to search nationwide. Good luck
2007-01-20 02:58:44 · answer #4 · answered by beeper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
google his name and state.. i would still have info you can find. so then you would have a place to start where to look.. then you just get the newspaper from that place and go in the obits in the archives. you can get news papers from all states at.
www.allplaces.com good luck
2007-01-20 02:59:11 · answer #5 · answered by Kat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try the hall of records for deads or where you get the death certificate should tell how he died maybe where you get the birth certificate good luck srry
2007-01-20 02:58:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where did he last live?His place of work?Death certificate? Any relations?Good luck with your search.
2007-01-20 03:39:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is someone that knew your brother. You can get in contact with them by using peoplefinders.com. I used it to purhase a phone number that found my sister's father.
2007-01-20 03:00:49 · answer #8 · answered by What's Up? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look his name up on zabbasearch.com and try to use the info you know to narrow down ones that may be him across the U.S.
-NmD!
2007-01-20 02:57:22 · answer #9 · answered by NoMaD! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am very sorry for you. Sorry but i dont know!
2007-01-20 03:48:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋