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Find Austin American-Statesman Obituaries, Funeral Notices and Death Records
Looking for an Austin American-Statesman obituary? Start with the newspaper’s obituary listings or search by name. Then check the original funeral-home memorial for service details. For older notices, Austin Public Library has historical newspaper archives dating back to 1871.
Quick Answer: Choose the Right Austin Obituary Source
Latest notices
Browse the Austin American-Statesman obituary page by publication date.
See recent-notice steps →Find a person
Search first and last name, then narrow by location, newspaper or date.
Search by name →Older obituaries
Austin Public Library has searchable historical articles, newspaper images and microfilm.
Open archive guide →Death certificate
Use Austin, Travis County or Texas Vital Statistics according to where the death occurred.
Compare records →Find the Most Recent Austin American-Statesman Obituaries
The Austin American-Statesman obituary listing is available through Legacy. You can browse by publication date, notice type, funeral home and other identifying information.
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How to Search Austin American-Statesman Obituaries by Name
The newspaper obituary search provides first-name and last-name fields, plus filters for date, location, newspaper and notice type.
Complete name known
Start with the first and last name. Add other information only when several results are similar.
Only surname known
Search the surname and narrow by Austin, funeral home, family names or date.
Nothing appears
Try nicknames, initials, maiden names, previous surnames and nearby cities.
Microsteps on the obituary search page
- Open the Austin American-Statesman name-search page.
- Type the first and last name or just the surname.
- Use the publication-date filter if you know the approximate year.
- Select the correct newspaper or location when available.
- Open matching notices and compare age, relatives and funeral home.
- Use the original funeral-home memorial before sharing funeral details.
Search Austin American-Statesman obituaries by name
How to Confirm You Found the Right Person
| Check | Compare | What to do if it differs |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | First, middle, last, maiden or previous name | Search another spelling |
| Age | Age, birth year and date of death | Do not assume a match |
| Relatives | Spouse, parents, children or siblings | Check another obituary |
| Community | Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park or another town | Use a nearby-location filter |
| Funeral home | Provider and service location | Contact the provider |
| Date | Death date versus publication or service date | Open the full notice |
Austin and Nearby Communities to Include in Your Search
An Austin American-Statesman notice may concern someone who lived outside Austin city limits. The newspaper’s coverage is broader than one city or county.
Central Austin
Downtown, North Austin, South Austin, East Austin and nearby neighborhoods.
North Metro
Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Leander and Georgetown.
South Metro
Buda, Kyle, San Marcos and surrounding communities.
Western Communities
Lakeway, Bee Cave, West Lake Hills and nearby Hill Country locations.
Eastern Communities
Manor, Elgin, Bastrop and surrounding towns.
County Boundaries
Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop and Caldwell counties may all appear in Austin-area research.
Finding Funeral Homes and Service Details in Austin
The newspaper’s obituary directory includes notices associated with a range of Austin funeral providers, such as Weed-Corley-Fish, Cook-Walden, Harrell Funeral Home of Austin and other local establishments. This is not a complete directory or a list of current deaths.
What to verify on the funeral-home memorial
Visitation
Confirm the date, start time, public or private status and address.
Funeral or memorial
Check church, chapel, service time and any livestream information.
Burial
Check the exact cemetery name, location and graveside-service details.
Flowers
Follow the family-approved floral delivery instructions.
Donations
Verify the named charity on its own official website before paying.
Accessibility
Ask about accessible entry, seating and parking when not stated.
Find funeral homes linked with published Statesman obituaries
How to Submit an Obituary to the Austin American-Statesman
The newspaper’s obituary platform provides a Submit an Obituary option. A funeral home may also assist with drafting or submitting a family-authorized notice.
Prepare before opening the submission page
- The deceased person’s full name and preferred name.
- Age and city or community.
- Approved obituary or memorial text.
- A photograph you have permission to publish.
- Visitation, funeral and burial details.
- Correct funeral-home name and contact details.
- Family-approved flowers or memorial-donation instructions.
- Billing contact and preferred publication date.
Find Older Austin American-Statesman Obituaries
Austin Public Library and the Austin History Center provide several newspaper collections. Using the right archive period can save a great deal of searching.
| Collection | Coverage | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Historical Austin American-Statesman | 1871–1980 | Searchable scanned PDF articles, including obituaries |
| Statesman NewsBank text | 1989–present | Name and keyword searching |
| Full-page color images | November 14, 2018–present | Original page layout, photos and notices |
| Austin History Center microfilm | 1871–2022 | Historic newspaper pages and gaps in digital coverage |
Fast way to search the 1871–1980 collection
Austin American-Statesman Historical Collection · Austin Public Library newspaper resources
Austin Death Certificates: City, Travis County or Texas State?
Do not use an obituary as a substitute for a certified death certificate. Austin-area readers have several official record routes, but their coverage and charges differ.
| Official route | When it applies | Current listed fee |
|---|---|---|
| City of Austin Vital Records | Deaths within Austin full-purpose city limits | $21 first copy; $4 each additional same-record copy |
| Travis County Clerk | County records held by the Travis County Clerk | $20 first certified copy; $3 additional |
| Texas DSHS Vital Statistics | Statewide Texas death-record orders | $20 first certificate; $3 additional same-record copy |
| Texas death verification | Verification search, not a certified certificate | $20 |
Who is eligible to obtain a recent Texas death certificate?
Texas death certificates are restricted for 25 years after the date of death. A qualified applicant must provide acceptable identification and show eligibility, such as being an immediate family member or an authorized person with a documented interest.
After 25 years, Texas treats the death record as public. Check state procedures if you need a certified copy for legal purposes.
How to Request a Death Certificate in Austin
City of Austin Office of Vital Records
Walk-in address:
7201 Levander Loop, Building C
Austin, TX 78702
Mail:
Office of Vital Records
P.O. Box 1088
Austin, TX 78767-1088
Published walk-in hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Applications accepted until 4:15 p.m.
Current City of Austin processing routes
In person: most complete eligible requests are printed within approximately 30 minutes.
By mail: the City estimates 2–3 weeks.
Online: the City directs applicants to VitalChek; the published timeframe is 3–10 business days, subject to identification approval and delivery.
Extra online or shipping fees may apply.
Microsteps
Official City of Austin death-certificate instructions · Texas state fees
Austin Cemetery and Burial Records
The City of Austin operates five municipal cemeteries and maintains two family cemeteries. Cemetery Operations can assist with locating graves and researching municipal cemetery records.
| Municipal cemetery | Location | Useful information |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Memorial Park | 2800 Hancock Drive, Austin, TX 78731 | Cemetery office; spaces available for purchase |
| Evergreen Cemetery | 3300 E 12th Street, Austin, TX 78721 | Spaces available for purchase; historic African American cemetery |
| Oakwood Cemetery | 1601 Navasota Street, Austin, TX 78702 | Austin’s first municipal burial ground |
| Oakwood Cemetery Annex | 1600 Comal Street, Austin, TX 78702 | Historic adjoining burial ground |
| Plummers Cemetery | 1150 Springdale Road, Austin, TX 78721 | Historic cemetery; contact the City about available records |
City of Austin Cemetery Operations
Office: Austin Memorial Park, 2800 Hancock Drive
Phone: 512-978-2320
Email: cemeteries@austintexas.gov
Gates: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. daily.
Office: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m.; closed noon–1 p.m.
How to locate a grave
Austin History Center cemetery database · Official City cemetery addresses · City grave-location help
Austin-Specific Savings and Burial Assistance
Some Austin families may qualify for assistance, reduced financial pressure or practical alternatives to paying for every service at once. These options have conditions and should be verified before making a commitment.
Indigent Burial Program
Travis County describes a burial program for eligible people without sufficient family support or financial resources. A referral from a contracted funeral home is required.
The county’s online program page is marked Expired, so do not assume new applications are currently being accepted. Contact Travis County Health and Human Services to verify the present status.
Municipal burial-space payment plan
The City says new burial spaces are currently sold at Austin Memorial Park and Evergreen Cemetery.
It also describes a payment plan with a 25% down payment and instalments over up to 11 months or until time of need, whichever comes first. Check current availability and contract terms.
Federal burial and memorial benefits
Eligible Veterans and certain family members may qualify for national cemetery burial, a government headstone or marker, burial flag, Presidential Memorial Certificate or burial allowances.
VA eligibility must be verified for the specific individual and benefit.
Use library archives before paid searches
Austin Public Library offers historical newspaper tools that may be available through library access. Start with these before buying multiple commercial archive subscriptions.
Travis County burial-program information and status · City cemetery payment-plan information · VA burial benefits
Verify a Texas Funeral Home Before Paying
The Texas Funeral Service Commission regulates funeral establishments, funeral directors, embalmers and crematories. It provides a public license lookup and complaint process.
Texas Funeral Service Commission:
1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 11.800
Austin, TX 78701
Official Texas funeral license search · Consumer protections and complaints
Prepaid funerals have a separate regulator
The Texas Department of Banking oversees prepaid funeral-contract sellers and certain perpetual-care cemetery matters. A funeral-home licence alone does not necessarily establish authority to sell prepaid funeral contracts.
For questions about prepaid funeral permits, the Department lists 877-276-5554.
Funeral Price Rights and Common Payment Mistakes
Ask for prices by telephone
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral providers must provide price information by phone when asked.
Request an itemised General Price List
When you visit and begin discussing funeral arrangements, the provider must give you a General Price List to keep.
Select individual goods and services
Families generally may choose the services they need instead of being forced into an unwanted package.
Confirm third-party charges
Ask which charges cover funeral-home services and which cover the cemetery, obituary placement, flowers or other providers.
Correct an Obituary or Death Certificate
Published obituary correction
Contact the publisher or submitting funeral home. Provide the obituary URL, incorrect information and replacement text approved by the appropriate family representative.
Texas death-record correction
Texas DSHS uses a separate death-record amendment process. Current state fees list $15 for a death-record correction plus $20 for the first corrected certified copy, when ordered.
After Finding an Austin Obituary: Next Steps
- Save the complete obituary and funeral-home memorial URL.
- Verify visitation and funeral addresses before travelling.
- Check cemetery information independently if you plan to visit.
- Ask the funeral director whether the death was reported to Social Security.
- Contact banks, insurers or estate professionals to learn which certified documents they require.
- Check VA burial and memorial benefits where military service is relevant.
- Keep records, account numbers and personal documents out of public guestbooks.
- Maintain a record of contacts, requests, payments and confirmation numbers.
Official and Primary Sources
Use the relevant source for final searches, current policies, records and payments.
Austin American-Statesman obituary listingsRecent publication dates, name browsing and memorial notices. Austin American-Statesman obituary searchName, date and location filters. Austin Public Library historical newspaper archiveScanned newspaper articles from 1871–1980. Austin Public Library newspaper collectionsDigital full-page editions, text archives and historical sources. City of Austin Vital RecordsCity coverage, fees, identification, office hours and order methods. Texas DSHS Vital StatisticsState death-record and correction fees. Austin History Center Cemetery DatabaseHistorical burial records, mainly 1866–1921. City of Austin Cemetery OperationsMunicipal cemeteries, grave-location assistance, office hours and burial planning. Texas Funeral Service CommissionFuneral provider licence search and verification. Texas Department of BankingPrepaid funerals and regulated perpetual-care cemetery information.Austin American-Statesman Obituary FAQs
Where can I find recent Austin American-Statesman obituaries?
Use the newspaper-specific obituary listings on Legacy. Browse publication dates or search the person’s full name, then verify service information with the handling funeral home.
How do I search Austin American-Statesman obituaries by name?
Open the newspaper obituary search and enter the first and last name. Use date, newspaper or location filters when needed. Try nicknames, initials or former surnames if no result appears.
Does a recently published Austin obituary mean the person died today?
No. Publication date, death date and funeral date can differ. Always open the complete notice rather than relying on a search-result date.
How can I find older Austin American-Statesman obituaries?
Austin Public Library offers searchable historical articles from 1871–1980, later newspaper text archives and full-page images, plus microfilm at the Austin History Center.
Can I submit an obituary to the Austin American-Statesman?
Yes. The newspaper obituary platform provides a submission route. Confirm the current price, deadlines and publication requirements before sending approved obituary text or payment.
How much does a City of Austin death certificate cost?
The City currently lists $21 for the first certified copy and $4 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. Online provider and delivery charges may apply.
How much does a Texas state death certificate cost?
Texas DSHS currently lists $20 for the first death certificate and $3 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. Optional expedited services may cost more.
Can anyone obtain a recent Texas death certificate?
No. Texas restricts death certificates for the first 25 years after death. Qualified applicants need acceptable identification and must meet state eligibility requirements.
Where is the City of Austin Vital Records office?
The walk-in office is at 7201 Levander Loop, Building C, Austin, TX 78702. Published hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with walk-in applications accepted until 4:15 p.m.
How can I find a burial at an Austin cemetery?
Start with the cemetery named in the obituary. City Cemetery Operations can assist with municipal graves, while the Austin History Center provides a searchable database for selected older burials.
Does Austin offer cemetery payment plans?
The City currently describes a payment plan for eligible cemetery-space purchases requiring 25% down, with instalments over up to 11 months or until time of need. Check current terms before making a commitment.
How do I verify an Austin funeral home?
Use the Texas Funeral Service Commission’s public licence lookup and compare the establishment’s name, city and licence details with the provider on the obituary.
Before You Share, Travel or Pay
- Confirm the correct person, not just the name.
- Use the original funeral-home memorial for current arrangements.
- Check the actual place of death before choosing a record office.
- Use Austin Public Library for historical newspaper research.
- Contact City Cemetery Operations for municipal burial records.
- Verify funeral providers and prepaid-funeral contracts with the proper Texas regulator.
- Protect private family information and payment details.
Independent guide: RecentObituaries.info is not the Austin American-Statesman, Legacy, a funeral home, cemetery, library or government records office. Final notices, records, fees and eligibility must be confirmed with the responsible source.