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Looking for an M.J. Edwards obituary in Memphis? Start with the official M.J. Edwards / Dignity Memorial obituary search. Search the name, open the individual memorial, then verify visitation, funeral, cemetery, flowers and other arrangements before travelling.
Quick Answer: Start With the Official M.J. Edwards Obituary Search
Recent obituary
Search the official M.J. Edwards obituary collection by first name, last name and date.
Service details
Open the individual memorial for visitation, funeral, church, burial, flowers and memorial updates.
Certified record
Use Shelby County Vital Records or Tennessee Vital Records when a legal death certificate is required.
Older death
Use Memphis Public Libraries newspaper and genealogy resources for historic obituary research.
How to Find M.J. Edwards Recent Obituaries
M.J. Edwards memorials are searchable through the Dignity Memorial obituary platform. The search supports first name, last name, publication date and other filters.
Search Tips When the Name Does Not Appear
Use surname only
Remove the middle name and first name when spelling, initials or nicknames may differ.
Try a maiden name
Search previous surnames, hyphenated names and common nickname forms.
Add Memphis
Use “Memphis TN” or “Shelby County” when a common name produces results from other states.
Check nearby communities
A family may use an M.J. Edwards chapel even when the deceased lived outside Memphis.
Search family clues
Try spouse, parent, child, church, cemetery or funeral date when the name is common.
Widen the date
An obituary may be posted days after the death or after arrangements are finalized.
For a broader workflow, use our obituary search and recent notices guide.
Verify the Correct Person Before Sharing the Notice
| Check | Why it matters | Pause when… |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Similar names can appear in Memphis-area obituary searches. | Middle name, initials or surname do not match. |
| Age / birth date | Helps separate people with the same or similar names. | Age differs significantly. |
| Relatives | Parents, spouse, children and siblings are strong identity clues. | No family information matches. |
| Memphis-area location | The memorial may refer to Memphis, Cordova, Raleigh, Whitehaven or another nearby community. | There is no known local connection. |
| Service venue | The chapel, church or cemetery can confirm the correct person. | The venue conflicts with what the family told you. |
What to Check on the Individual M.J. Edwards Memorial
Visitation time
Do not confuse calling hours with the funeral or celebration-of-life time.
Exact address
The visitation, funeral, church service and burial may happen at different addresses.
Cemetery
Copy the cemetery name and city exactly before travelling.
Flowers
Use the memorial’s family-approved flower or gift route after confirming the correct person.
Memories
Dignity Memorial pages can allow photos and memories. Assume anything posted is public.
Last-minute changes
If travel is involved or the service is soon, confirm by phone before leaving.
M.J. Edwards Funeral Home Contact Information
Main Airways location
M. J. Edwards Funeral Home
1165 Airways Blvd
Memphis, TN 38114
Phone: 901-327-9360
The official location page says phone help is available any time of day, any day of the week.
Stage Road Chapel
M. J. Edwards Funeral Home Stage Road Chapel
4445 Stage Road
Memphis, TN 38128
Phone: 901-791-9700
This chapel also provides funeral, cremation, memorial and advance-planning services.
What M.J. Edwards Can Help Families With
Online obituary
M.J. Edwards can provide an online memorial with service information and family memories.
Death certificate filing
Funeral-home staff can help families with death-certificate filing and related paperwork.
Burial permits
Required burial or disposition paperwork can be handled as part of funeral arrangements.
Insurance questions
Ask the funeral director what documents an insurer may require before sending originals.
Social Security guidance
Ask whether the death has been reported and what the family must do next.
Grief support
Ask the funeral home about available grief-support and bereavement resources.
How to Get a Memphis Death Certificate
Shelby County Health Department Vital Records issues certified death certificates for eligible Tennessee records and maintains local Shelby County death records.
| Record service | Current fee | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Death certificate | $15 | Current Shelby County fee per certified copy. |
| Additional copy | $15 each | The county currently lists the same fee for additional copies. |
| Government ID | Required | A valid government-issued ID is required for issuance. |
Main Shelby County Vital Records office
814 Jefferson Avenue
Memphis, TN 38105
Phone: 901-222-9693
Current regular hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., except official Shelby County holidays.
Who may request?
Access depends on the type of certificate and whether cause of death is included. Immediate family and certain legally authorized people can qualify, while beneficiaries, estate representatives and attorneys may need supporting documents.
- Spouse.
- Parent.
- Child.
- Qualified funeral director when applicable.
- Executor, beneficiary, legal representative or attorney when required documentation is supplied.
Microsteps
Tennessee State Death Certificate Fees
| Service | Current fee |
|---|---|
| First certified death certificate | $15 |
| Each additional death certificate | $15 |
| Amendment 6+ months after event | $15 |
| Verified information / no record found | $15 |
What if the Death Certificate or Cause of Death Is Pending?
Some deaths require investigation by the medical examiner. In those cases, final cause or manner information may not be available immediately.
West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center
637 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38105
Phone: 901-222-4600
Questions about a specific medical-examiner or forensic investigation should go to the responsible office.
Certified record comes from Vital Records
The forensic center and Vital Records perform different functions. Use the official vital-record route when you need a certified legal death certificate.
How to Find an Older Memphis Obituary
Memphis Public Libraries provides useful genealogy and newspaper tools when an older M.J. Edwards memorial is missing from the current obituary search.
Commercial Appeal archives
The Library provides searchable access to The Commercial Appeal and earlier Memphis newspaper material.
Funeral Programs Collection
Funeral programs can contain names, dates, family relationships, churches and biographical clues.
Historic Memphis newspapers
Historic newspapers can help when no current online memorial exists.
Genealogy resources
Library genealogy databases can help confirm family, census and historical clues.
Microsteps for an older obituary
- Write the full name and alternate spellings.
- Estimate the death year and widen the date range if uncertain.
- Search Commercial Appeal archives.
- Try spouse, parent, church, neighborhood or cemetery with the surname.
- Search funeral-program resources.
- Use cemetery or vital records to confirm identity when newspaper text is unclear.
How to Verify a Tennessee Funeral Home or Funeral Director
The Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers/Burial Services regulates funeral directors, embalmers, funeral establishments and related licensed services.
Funeral Price Rights Before You Agree to Pay
Ask for prices by phone
Ask the funeral provider for current price information before making an appointment.
Get a General Price List
Request and keep the written General Price List while comparing services.
Get an itemized statement
Ask for each selected service and product to be listed separately before payment.
Ask about embalming
Do not assume embalming is automatically required in every situation. Ask which law, cemetery, carrier or service requirement applies.
Funeral or Burial Financial Help Worth Checking
Crime-victim funeral assistance
Tennessee Criminal Injuries Compensation may cover eligible funeral and burial expenses after qualifying violent crimes.
Check the current program limits and eligibility before relying on reimbursement.
Workers’ compensation death benefit
If a death resulted from a covered workplace injury, Tennessee workers’ compensation may include burial expenses and survivor benefits.
Unclaimed remains
When remains are unclaimed and no resources are available, county or other legal procedures may apply. Ask the responsible local office about the specific case.
If the Person Was a Veteran
Shelby County Veterans Services can help families understand burial benefits, discharge records and VA-related forms.
Shelby County Veterans Services
Local staff can help Veterans and eligible family members understand benefit applications.
Phone: 901-222-4237
Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
Eligible Veterans and eligible dependents may qualify for state veterans cemetery services under current Tennessee rules.
Federal VA cemetery benefits
Eligible Veterans and family members may qualify for national cemetery burial, markers, burial flags and other federal memorial benefits.
Memphis National Cemetery
3568 Townes Avenue
Memphis, TN 38122
Phone: 901-386-8311
Flowers, Donations, Guestbooks and Livestream Safety
Flowers
Use the correct individual M.J. Edwards memorial before choosing a flower or sympathy-gift route.
Donations
Verify the charity on its own official website before entering payment information.
Online memories
Assume photos and written memories posted to a public memorial can be viewed by other people.
Livestream links
Use only a livestream supplied by the funeral home, church or family-authorized memorial.
After You Find the Obituary: What to Do Next
Save both pages
Keep the Dignity memorial link and the funeral-home contact page separately.
Confirm Social Security reporting
Ask whether the funeral home will report the death and whether the family must contact SSA directly.
Order certificates
Ask banks, insurers, pension offices and estate professionals how many certified copies they require.
Check Veteran benefits
Locate DD-214 or other discharge records as early as possible.
Keep a document log
Record calls, case numbers, receipts, submitted forms and certificate orders.
Protect personal information
Keep Social Security numbers, account information and legal documents out of public memorials.
Common M.J. Edwards Obituary Search Mistakes
Using only initials
Try full name, nickname, maiden name and surname-only searches.
Going to the wrong chapel
Read the individual obituary for the exact service location before travelling.
Using an old service time
Call when a service is soon or another page shows a different time.
Confusing obituary with legal proof
An obituary is not a certified death certificate.
Ordering too many certificates
Ask institutions how many originals they actually require before paying for extra copies.
Trusting third-party payment links
Start from the official funeral-home, government or charity website before paying.
Related RecentObituaries.info Guides
Obituary Search & Recent Notices Guide
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Death Certificate & Vital Records Guide
Know when a certified government record is required instead of a public obituary.
Funeral Costs & Consumer Rights
Understand price lists, packages, third-party charges and payment protections.
Veterans Burial & Memorial Benefits
VA burial, cemetery, marker, flag and benefit starting points.
After-Death Notification Checklist
Organize Social Security, insurance, banks, mail, records and fraud prevention.
Primary and Official Sources Used
M.J. Edwards / Dignity Memorial — Obituary Search Current name, date and memorial search for M.J. Edwards obituaries. M. J. Edwards Funeral Home — Airways Official address, phone, services, planning and memorial information. M. J. Edwards Funeral Home Stage Road Chapel Official Stage Road address, telephone and funeral-service information. Shelby County Health Department — Birth & Death Certificates Death-certificate fee, eligibility, office information and identification requirements. Tennessee Vital Records — Fees Statewide death-certificate and amendment charges. Memphis Public Libraries — Commercial Appeal Archive Historic Memphis newspaper research. Memphis Public Libraries — Genealogy Funeral-program, family-history and newspaper research tools. Tennessee Funeral Board — Consumer Resources Funeral regulation, license and complaint resources. Shelby County Veterans Services Local Veteran benefit and burial-benefit assistance. VA — Memphis National Cemetery Official cemetery address and burial information.M.J. Edwards Recent Obituaries FAQs
Where can I find M.J. Edwards recent obituaries?
Use the official M.J. Edwards obituary search on Dignity Memorial. Search by first name, last name or date, then open the individual memorial to confirm the correct person and service details.
Can I search M.J. Edwards obituaries by last name?
Yes. The official obituary search supports name searching. If a full-name search fails, try the surname only and then narrow by date or location.
What information can an M.J. Edwards obituary include?
An individual memorial may include the person’s dates, biography, visitation, funeral service, church, cemetery, flowers, photos, memories and other family-approved information.
What is M.J. Edwards Funeral Home’s Airways phone number?
The official Airways location lists 901-327-9360.
Where is the main M.J. Edwards Funeral Home?
The Airways location is at 1165 Airways Blvd, Memphis, Tennessee 38114.
Does M.J. Edwards have more than one Memphis chapel?
Yes. M.J. Edwards serves families through multiple Memphis-area chapels. Always check the individual obituary for the exact location before travelling.
How much is a Shelby County death certificate?
Shelby County Health Department currently lists a $15 fee for each certified death certificate copy.
Who can request a Tennessee death certificate?
Certain immediate family members and legally authorized people can request eligible records. Beneficiaries, executors, legal representatives and attorneys may need documents showing their legal interest.
Where is Shelby County Vital Records?
The main office is at 814 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. The current Vital Records phone number is 901-222-9693.
Can M.J. Edwards help with death certificates?
The funeral home can help families with death-certificate filing and related funeral paperwork. Ask which steps have already been completed before placing a duplicate order.
How can I find an old Memphis obituary?
Memphis Public Libraries provides Commercial Appeal newspaper archives and genealogy resources that can help locate older death notices and family information.
How can I verify a Tennessee funeral home?
Use Tennessee’s funeral-board consumer resources and public license-verification system to check funeral establishments and licensed professionals.
Is embalming always required in Tennessee?
No. Requirements depend on the circumstances and selected services. Ask the funeral provider what legal, transportation, cemetery or service rule applies before agreeing to embalming.
Does Tennessee provide funeral assistance after a crime-related death?
Tennessee Criminal Injuries Compensation may cover qualifying funeral and burial expenses for eligible crime-related deaths. Program conditions and current limits apply.
Are there burial benefits for Veterans in Memphis?
Yes. Shelby County Veterans Services can help with benefit applications, and eligible Veterans and family members may qualify for Tennessee or federal VA burial and memorial benefits.
Where is Memphis National Cemetery?
Memphis National Cemetery is at 3568 Townes Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38122. The cemetery phone number is 901-386-8311.
What should I do if the cause of death is still pending?
Use Vital Records for certified death certificates and contact the responsible medical examiner or forensic center for investigation questions. Do not publicly speculate about cause or manner of death before an official determination.
Should I rely on a third-party obituary website for service time?
Use third-party results only as a clue. Confirm the latest funeral, visitation and cemetery details on the individual M.J. Edwards memorial or directly with the funeral home.
Before You Share, Travel or Pay
- Start with the official M.J. Edwards obituary search.
- Confirm the correct person using name, age, relatives and Memphis-area location.
- Check the exact chapel before travelling.
- Use the individual memorial for current visitation, funeral and cemetery details.
- Ask the funeral home whether death-certificate filing is already underway.
- Use Shelby County or Tennessee government sources for certified records.
- Use Memphis Public Libraries for older newspaper and genealogy research.
- Verify unfamiliar funeral providers through Tennessee licensing resources.
- Check crime-victim, workers’ compensation or Veteran benefits when relevant.
- Keep private medical, financial and identity information out of public memorial pages.
RecentObituaries.info is an independent source-navigation guide. It is not M.J. Edwards Funeral Home, Dignity Memorial, Shelby County, Tennessee Vital Records, Memphis Public Libraries, the VA or a cemetery. Verify final service, fee, record and benefit information with the organization responsible for it.