Search Obituary, Death and Burial Records by Name
Enter the person’s first name, last name and last known state to prepare an obituary, death, burial, cemetery, memorial and related public-record search.
Find Recent Bucks County Obituaries and Verify the Right Record
Search current Bucks County obituary notices by name and town, then confirm funeral details with the handling funeral home. Use Pennsylvania Vital Records for a certified death certificate and Bucks County Register of Wills when you need probate or estate paperwork.
Choose What You Need to Do
Find a recent notice
Search the countywide obituary feed first, then narrow by town, funeral home or date.
Confirm funeral details
Use the handling funeral home for service time, address, flowers, livestream and cemetery information.
Find an older obituary
Use the Courier Times archive, Grundy Library, Bucks County records and Pennsylvania State Archives.
Handle legal paperwork
Use Pennsylvania Vital Records for certified proof and Bucks County Register of Wills for probate.
Where to Find Recent Bucks County Obituaries
No single page contains every death notice. Start countywide, then check the newspaper or funeral home connected with the person.
Bucks County obituary listings
Legacy maintains a countywide Bucks County page with recent notices and links to funeral homes and newspapers.
Bucks County Courier Times
Use the Courier Times obituary search when the notice may have been published in the local newspaper.
Courier Times archive
The dedicated newspaper archive currently covers Bucks County Courier Times material from 2002 to the present.
How to Find One Bucks County Obituary
For broader techniques, see our obituary search guide.
Search Bucks County by Local Area
A notice can be associated with the residence, hometown, funeral home, hospital, church or cemetery. Search nearby communities when one town gives no result.
Levittown–Bristol area
Try Levittown, Bristol, Croydon, Fairless Hills, Morrisville, Falls Township, Tullytown and nearby communities.
Doylestown–Newtown area
Try Doylestown, Newtown, Yardley, Langhorne, Richboro, Southampton, Warminster, Warrington, Chalfont and New Britain.
Quakertown area
Try Quakertown, Perkasie, Sellersville, Dublin, Ottsville, Riegelsville and nearby Upper Bucks communities.
Confirm the Correct Person Before Sharing the Obituary
| Check | Why it helps | Stop and recheck when… |
|---|---|---|
| Age or birth year | Separates similar names. | The age is substantially different. |
| Town | Confirms the Bucks County connection. | There is no known local connection. |
| Relatives | Spouse, parents, children and siblings are strong clues. | Family names do not match. |
| Funeral home | Provides a first-party confirmation route. | The provider serves an unexpected region. |
| School / church | Useful for common Bucks County surnames. | Biographical details conflict. |
| Publication date | Prevents confusing an old notice with a recent death. | The result is from another year. |
Before Attending a Funeral, Visitation or Burial
Check the time again
Visitation, funeral, memorial, Mass and graveside service can happen at different times or on different days.
Save every address
The funeral home, church, cemetery and reception may be in different Bucks County communities.
Public or private?
Read the exact memorial wording or call the funeral home before assuming a service is open to everyone.
Parking and accessibility
If not stated, ask about parking, entrance location, wheelchair access and seating.
Livestream
Use only a livestream linked by the funeral home, church or authorized family memorial.
Flowers or donations
Check whether the family prefers flowers, a named charity or another memorial option.
How to Submit a Bucks County Courier Times Obituary
The current Legacy placement page handles obituary submissions for the Bucks County Courier Times.
How to Find Older Bucks County Obituaries
Older Bucks County deaths may appear in a newspaper notice, probate file, county death register, church record, cemetery record or family-history collection.
| Time period | Best starting source | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 2002–present | Bucks County Courier Times archive | Dedicated searchable newspaper archive. |
| Selected local years | Grundy Library obituary index | Indexes selected Bucks County Courier Times, Bristol Courier and regional newspaper years. |
| 1906+ historical | Pennsylvania State Archives / Ancestry Pennsylvania | Older public Pennsylvania death certificates and indexes. |
| 1893–1906 | Bucks County Register of Wills | County death records from this period can be requested locally. |
| Very early Bucks County | Register of Wills / county archives / historical collections | Probate records in Bucks County date back to 1684. |
Use Grundy Library for Courier Times & Bristol Obituary Research
Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library in Bristol maintains an obituary index for selected years of the Bucks County Courier Times/Bristol Courier and several regional newspapers.
Quick lookups
Archive staff currently offers quick lookups taking less than 15 minutes at no charge.
If the obituary is easily available through the library’s online newspaper databases, retrieval may also be free.
Longer research
More extensive research of up to one hour currently carries a non-refundable $10 research fee.
If no obituary index exists for the period, the library asks for a specific date and can search up to two weeks before and two weeks after that date.
What to send with your request
- Full name of the deceased person.
- Approximate or exact death date.
- Bucks County town or nearby community.
- Known spouse or relative.
- Likely newspaper when known.
How to Order a Pennsylvania Death Certificate
Pennsylvania Department of Health issues certified death certificates for deaths that occurred in Pennsylvania since 1906.
Choose the certificate type
With medical information
Includes cause and manner of death. This version may be needed for life insurance, pensions or family medical history.
Without medical information
Excludes medical details and is commonly used for bank, utility and property matters. Pennsylvania currently limits this version to deaths after 2019.
Current fees
| Order | Current cost | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Certified death certificate | $20 each | Fee applies to each certificate. |
| Online processing | $10 service fee | Added to online orders. |
| $20 each | Check or money order payable to “VITAL RECORDS.” Do not mail cash. |
Who may apply?
Eligible applicants must generally be age 18 or older. Pennsylvania lists spouses, certain former spouses, parents, siblings, children, grandparents, grandchildren, estate representatives, attorneys and people with a documented direct financial interest, depending on the circumstances.
Microsteps before payment
Armed Forces fee waiver
Bucks County & Pennsylvania Historical Death Records
| Record | Current route | Useful detail |
|---|---|---|
| Death certificate under 50 years old | PA Division of Vital Records | Restricted certified-record rules apply. |
| Death certificate 50+ years old | Pennsylvania State Archives | Older certificates become public and are transferred to the Archives. |
| PA death certificates 1906–1975 | Pennsylvania State Archives | Original certificates are currently held in this range. |
| Digitized PA certificates | Ancestry Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania residents can access selected State Archives collections at no cost. |
| Bucks County death records 1893–1906 | Bucks County Register of Wills | Current county fee schedule lists $25 per certified death record. |
| Older probate/genealogy | Bucks County Archive Research Center | Register of Wills records date back to 1684. |
Bucks County genealogical search fees
The Register of Wills currently lists a $25 per-name genealogical index search for 1684–1950. The fee is non-refundable even when no record is found.
When You Need Probate or a Short Certificate
The Bucks County Register of Wills handles probate for a person who was legally domiciled in Bucks County at death.
What is a Short Certificate?
A Short Certificate identifies the court-appointed personal representative of the estate. Banks and other financial institutions commonly request it before releasing assets held only in the deceased person’s name.
Register of Wills offices
| Office | Address | Current hours / phone |
|---|---|---|
| Doylestown main office | 55 East Court Street, 6th Floor, Doylestown, PA 18901 | Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:15 p.m. • 215-348-6264 / 215-348-6254 |
| Lower Bucks satellite | 7321 New Falls Road, Levittown, PA 19055 | Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. & 1–4 p.m. • 267-580-3585 |
| Upper Bucks satellite | 261 California Road, Quakertown, PA 18951 | Thursday 9 a.m.–12 p.m. & 1–4 p.m. • 215-348-6266 |
Appointments are recommended for satellite locations. Check the county page before travelling because schedules can change.
When to Contact the Bucks County Coroner
The Bucks County Coroner investigates sudden, unexplained, unusual, violent and certain other deaths that cannot be properly certified by a Pennsylvania physician.
Use the Coroner for
- Questions about a coroner-investigated death.
- Coroner report requests.
- Autopsy report requests.
- Toxicology report requests when available and releasable.
Do not use the Coroner for
- Ordering a certified death certificate.
- Changing funeral-home service details.
- Submitting a newspaper obituary.
- Probating an estate.
850 Eagle Boulevard
Warminster, PA 18974
Phone: 267-880-5040
Current public hours: daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Veteran Burial, Headstone & Cemetery Help
$100 Bucks County burial allowance
Bucks County currently provides a $100 funeral and burial allowance for qualifying honorably discharged wartime veterans whose legal residence at death was Bucks County.
The application must be made within one year of death.
Widow burial allowance
The county also lists a $100 burial allowance for an eligible widow of qualifying military personnel when the county requirements are met.
The application deadline is also one year after death.
Headstone and marker help
Bucks County currently lists up to $50 toward installation of a federal marker or lettering on an existing memorial and a $100 county allowance for a granite headstone.
Bucks County Administration Building
55 East Court Street, 1st Floor
Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 215-345-3307
Appointments: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Washington Crossing National Cemetery
830 Highland Road
Newtown, PA 18940
Phone: 215-222-7510
Visitation: daily, sunrise to sunset
Office: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., except federal holidays
VA currently lists Washington Crossing National Cemetery as open for burial space.
See our veterans burial and memorial benefits guide for broader federal help.
Verify a Pennsylvania Funeral Provider Before Paying
Check the license
Use Pennsylvania’s PALS system to verify a funeral director’s current license status and available disciplinary history.
File a licensing complaint
If you believe a Pennsylvania-licensed professional acted improperly, use the Department of State complaint process.
PA complaint hotline: 800-822-2113
Funeral price rights
- Ask for funeral price information by telephone.
- Ask for the General Price List when discussing arrangements in person.
- Ask what goods and services are optional.
- Ask about obituary, death-certificate, permit and transportation charges separately.
- Get the total in writing before approving expensive arrangements.
Wrong Obituary or Wrong Death Record?
Contact the publisher or funeral home
- Save the obituary URL.
- Identify the exact incorrect text.
- Prepare the correct wording.
- Provide reliable documentation when requested.
- Contact the organization controlling the notice.
Use Pennsylvania Vital Records
Changing an online obituary does not change a Pennsylvania death certificate. State record amendments use a separate process and supporting evidence requirements.
If the error appears on RecentObituaries.info, use our corrections and updates page.
What If You Still Cannot Find the Obituary?
After You Find the Obituary
- Save the obituary URL and funeral-home memorial.
- Save service and cemetery addresses separately.
- Recheck the funeral-home page before travelling.
- Use only the family-authorized donation or flower route.
- Order certified death records only when actually needed.
- Keep probate, certificate and obituary-submission receipts.
- Check veteran benefits before paying burial-related costs privately.
For Social Security, banks, insurance, mail and other tasks, use our after-death notification checklist.
Official & Primary Sources Used
Legacy — Bucks County Obituaries Current countywide obituary listings and funeral-home connections. Bucks County Courier Times Obituary Placement Current submission route, pricing starting point, deadlines and support details. Grundy Library Research Services Local obituary index, microfilm lookup and research-fee information. Bucks County Genealogical & Archival Searches Historic Register of Wills records, death records and current research fees. Pennsylvania Department of Health — Death Certificates Eligibility, certificate types, fees, fee waivers and official ordering. Pennsylvania State Archives — Death Records Public historical certificates, indices and archival research. Bucks County Register of Wills — Probate Estate opening, Letters, Short Certificates and filing procedure. Bucks County Coroner Sudden/unexplained death investigation and coroner records. Bucks County Veterans Burial Allowance Local veteran and widow burial assistance. VA — Washington Crossing National Cemetery Bucks County national cemetery address, burial scheduling and visitor information.Related RecentObituaries.info Guides
Search by name, town, funeral home, newspaper, cemetery and date.
Know when certified government proof is required.
Federal cemetery, burial, marker and memorial starting points.
Social Security, banks, insurance, records, mail and identity-protection steps.
See how funeral homes, newspapers, government records and cemetery sources are checked.
Bucks County Obituary & Death Record FAQs
Where can I find recent Bucks County obituaries?
Start with the countywide Bucks County obituary page on Legacy. If the person may have been published in the Bucks County Courier Times, search that newspaper route as well. Then confirm service information with the handling funeral home.
How do I search Bucks County obituaries by name?
Search first and last name, then add one town such as Doylestown, Levittown, Bristol, Newtown, Yardley, Quakertown, Warminster, Warrington, Richboro, Langhorne or New Hope. Try maiden names, nicknames and initials when needed.
Where can I search old Bucks County Courier Times obituaries?
The Bucks County Courier Times NewsBank archive currently covers material from 2002 to the present. Grundy Library in Bristol also maintains obituary indexes and newspaper research resources for selected years.
Can Grundy Library search an obituary for me?
Yes. Grundy Library currently offers quick lookups of less than 15 minutes at no charge and more extensive research of up to one hour for a $10 non-refundable research fee. Check current rules before requesting research.
How much does a Pennsylvania death certificate cost?
Pennsylvania currently charges $20 for each death certificate. Online orders also carry a $10 service fee through the state-authorized online vendor.
Can military families qualify for a Pennsylvania death-certificate fee waiver?
Yes, in qualifying circumstances. Pennsylvania currently limits the Armed Forces fee waiver to ten certificate copies per applicant per calendar year. The waiver does not cover the separate online service fee.
Where can I find Bucks County death records from 1893 to 1906?
The Bucks County Register of Wills handles local historical birth and death records for this period. Its current fee schedule lists $25 for a certified birth or death record from 1893 to 1906.
How far back do Bucks County Register of Wills records go?
Bucks County states that Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans’ Court records date back to 1684.
What is a Bucks County Short Certificate?
A Short Certificate identifies the personal representative appointed to administer the estate. Banks and other institutions commonly request it before allowing access to assets held only in the deceased person’s name.
Where can I probate a Bucks County estate?
Bucks County’s main Register of Wills office is in Doylestown. Satellite services are also available in Levittown and Quakertown on their current schedules. The county also supports online filing for probate.
When should I contact the Bucks County Coroner?
The Coroner investigates sudden, unexplained, unusual, violent and certain other deaths that cannot be properly certified by a Pennsylvania physician. The Coroner does not issue certified death certificates.
Does Bucks County offer veteran burial assistance?
Yes. Bucks County currently lists a $100 burial allowance for qualifying honorably discharged wartime veterans who were legal Bucks County residents at death, plus a qualifying widow allowance and certain headstone or marker assistance.
Is Washington Crossing National Cemetery open for burials?
VA currently lists Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown as open for burial space. Eligibility should be confirmed through the National Cemetery Administration before final arrangements.
How can I verify a Bucks County funeral director?
Use Pennsylvania’s PALS licensing system to check the funeral director’s license status and available disciplinary history.
Does correcting an obituary change the death certificate?
No. An obituary correction changes the public notice only. A Pennsylvania death-certificate correction must go through the state’s separate amendment process.
Before You Share, Travel or Pay
- Confirm the correct person instead of relying on a matching name.
- Use the handling funeral home for current service information.
- Check service and cemetery addresses separately.
- Use Pennsylvania Vital Records for certified legal documents.
- Use Grundy Library, county archives and the State Archives for older research.
- Check Bucks County and VA veteran benefits before paying burial-related costs privately.
- Verify funeral-professional licensing when needed.
- Do not publish private medical, financial, home-address or family-conflict information.
RecentObituaries.info is an independent source-navigation guide. It is not Bucks County government, Bucks County Courier Times, Legacy, a funeral home, Pennsylvania Department of Health, the Coroner, Grundy Library, a cemetery or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Verify final information with the organization responsible for the notice, record, service or benefit.