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 CJOnline Recent Obituaries, Funeral Links & Kansas Death Records
Searching “CJOnline obituaries recent”? CJOnline is the website of The Topeka Capital-Journal in Topeka, Kansas. Start with its current obituary page, verify the correct person, then use the handling funeral home for final service details. If you need legal proof of death, use the Kansas Office of Vital Statistics instead of an obituary copy.
Quick Answer: Start With the Source That Matches Your Task
Newest notice
Use the dedicated Topeka Capital-Journal obituary page for current notices from funeral homes and families.
Search by name
Use the newspaper-specific obituary search or the wider Topeka-area search when you know the person’s name.
Older obituary
Use the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library obituary index, newspaper archives and microfilm.
Certified record
Use the Kansas Office of Vital Statistics when a bank, insurer, estate or government agency requires legal proof.
Where to Find Recent CJOnline / Topeka Capital-Journal Obituaries
The current newspaper-specific obituary page publishes recent Topeka Capital-Journal obituaries and death notices from funeral homes and families.
Today’s Capital-Journal notices
Use the newspaper-specific “Today” page when you want newly published Capital-Journal notices.
Search all Capital-Journal notices
Use the newspaper search when you know the first and last name or need a wider publication-date range.
Wider Topeka-area search
Use the local Topeka area page when a funeral home published a memorial that did not appear in the newspaper.
How to Search CJOnline Obituaries by Name
Get Topeka Capital-Journal Obituaries by Email
The Capital-Journal newsletter system currently includes The Topeka Capital-Journal Obituaries, described as the area’s most recent obituaries delivered to your inbox.
Confirm the Correct Person Before Sharing the Notice
| Check | Why it helps | Pause when |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Similar names can appear throughout northeast Kansas. | Middle name, surname or nickname conflicts. |
| Age / birth year | Helps distinguish people with similar names. | The age clearly does not match. |
| Relatives | Spouse, children, parents and siblings provide strong confirmation. | No known relatives match. |
| Community | A Topeka notice can involve surrounding Shawnee County communities. | There is no known local connection. |
| Funeral home | The handling provider is usually the strongest source for service details. | The provider is in an unrelated region. |
| Publication | A Topeka-area result does not necessarily mean Capital-Journal publication. | You specifically need CJOnline but another source is listed. |
Verify Funeral, Visitation and Cemetery Details Before Travelling
Date and time
Visitation, funeral, memorial and graveside services can be separate events.
Exact address
The funeral home, church, cemetery and reception may each have a different address.
Public or private
Do not assume every service or burial is open to the public.
Livestream
Use a stream linked by the funeral home, church or authorized memorial page.
Flowers and donations
Follow the family’s stated preference and verify charities on their own websites.
Last-minute changes
Call the funeral home before a long drive when weather or conflicting listings could affect arrangements.
How to Submit an Obituary to The Topeka Capital-Journal
The current newspaper obituary page includes a Submit an Obituary route. Funeral homes can also help families prepare and place notices.
Prepare these details first
- Full legal and preferred name.
- Age and community.
- Approved obituary text.
- A photo you have permission to publish.
- Visitation and service details.
- Funeral-home information.
- Cemetery information when public.
- Family-approved charity or memorial instructions.
- Billing contact information.
How to Get a Kansas Death Certificate in Topeka
Kansas death certificates have been filed with the state Office of Vital Statistics since July 1, 1911.
| Ordering method | Current cost | Current processing guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Walk-in | $20 per certified copy | About 15–20 minutes when the record is easily located. |
| Regular / priority mail | $20 per certified copy | About 7–10 business days depending on current request volume. |
| IKAN mobile app | $20 + $5 processing fee | Depends on mail or will-call delivery. |
| Internet / telephone | $20 + $15 expedited service fee | About 3–5 business days after receipt in the office. |
| Correction / amendment | $20 | Varies by correction type and documentation. |
Kansas Office of Vital Statistics
1000 SW Jackson
Suite 120
Topeka, KS 66612-2221
Phone: 785-296-1400
Walk-in hours currently listed: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Who Can Get a Kansas Death Certificate?
Kansas vital records are not public records. Certified copies are released only to eligible requesters.
Common qualifying relationships
- Immediate family members.
- Legal representatives.
- Named beneficiaries.
- People with a direct property or personal-right interest.
Documentation matters
A requester who is not an immediate family member may need proof of legal representation, direct interest or written authorization.
Government-issued identification is required for certificate requests.
How to Find Older CJOnline and Topeka Newspaper Obituaries
The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library maintains one of the most useful local obituary resources for Topeka research.
170,000+ indexed obituaries
The Topeka Room obituary index contains more than 170,000 obituaries from Topeka newspapers covering 1906 to the present.
Free obituary request help
If you find a matching index entry, you can submit an obituary request. The Library says the service is free for Kansas residents.
NewsBank: 1948-present
The Library provides Topeka-area newspaper access through NewsBank from 1948 to today.
Capital-Journal: 1999-present
The Library’s research tools include full-text Topeka Capital-Journal articles and archives from 1999 to the present.
Historical microfilm
The Topeka Room maintains an extensive collection of local newspapers on microfilm for deeper research.
City directories from 1870
Topeka Room city directories can help confirm addresses, spouses, occupations and identity when names are common.
Better old-obituary search method
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library Research Help
Main Library
1515 SW 10th Ave.
Topeka, KS 66604
Phone: 785-580-4400
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon–9 p.m.
Topeka Room & Baker Genealogy Center
Located on the second floor, these collections include local newspapers, obituary databases, vital-record resources, census material, city directories, maps and family-history sources.
Verify a Kansas Funeral Home or Funeral Director
The Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts publishes license lists for funeral directors, embalmers, funeral establishments and crematories.
Check the individual
Use the Board’s licensee lists to confirm current status for a funeral director or embalmer.
Check the establishment
The Board publishes funeral-establishment lists organized by city as well as crematory listings.
Check closed funeral homes
The Board maintains a special record showing where records from some closed Kansas funeral homes were transferred.
Microsteps
- Open the Kansas Board of Mortuary Arts license listings.
- Choose the individual or funeral-establishment list.
- Search the exact business or professional name.
- Compare the address with the obituary or funeral-home website.
- Use the Board complaint process if a regulated funeral-service issue needs investigation.
Kansas Funeral Consumer Rights and Cost Questions
The Kansas Board of Mortuary Arts provides consumer guidance, and federal Funeral Rule protections also apply.
Funeral homes are regulated
Kansas funeral homes and funeral-service licensees are regulated by the Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts.
The Board does not set prices
The Board can regulate funeral-home practices but does not set the price of individual funeral services or merchandise.
Ask for itemized prices
Use the FTC Funeral Rule to request price information and compare only the goods and services your family actually wants.
Know the correct complaint agency
Kansas Mortuary Arts handles funeral establishment/licensee complaints. Certain cemetery or overcharging issues may belong with the Kansas Attorney General.
If the Person Was a Veteran
Families should check federal VA benefits and Kansas Veterans cemetery options before assuming all funeral, burial and marker costs must be paid privately.
VA burial allowance
Eligible applicants may receive burial, funeral, plot or transportation assistance depending on the Veteran’s circumstances.
Kansas Veterans cemeteries
Kansas has several VA grant-funded state Veterans cemeteries. The Fort Riley / Manhattan location currently has burial space open.
Government marker
Eligible Veterans may qualify for a government headstone, marker or other memorial benefit.
2026 VA burial allowance reference
| Situation | Current VA maximum referenced |
|---|---|
| Qualifying service-connected death | Up to $2,000 burial allowance. |
| Qualifying non-service-connected death on/after Oct. 1, 2025 | $1,002 burial allowance plus $1,002 plot allowance when eligibility rules are met. |
| Qualifying headstone / marker allowance on/after Oct. 1, 2025 | Up to $441 in the qualifying circumstances described by VA. |
Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley / Manhattan
5181 Wildcat Creek Road
Manhattan, KS 66503
Phone: 785-717-3050
How to Find a Cemetery or Grave After You Find the Obituary
Flowers, Donations, Guestbooks and Livestream Safety
Flowers
Use the family-authorized obituary or funeral-home page and verify the delivery location before paying.
Memorial donations
Verify the named nonprofit on its own official website before entering payment details.
Guestbooks
Assume public condolences can be read by others. Avoid private addresses, financial information and medical details.
Livestreams
Use only a stream linked by the funeral home, church or authorized memorial page.
Obituary Correction vs. Death Certificate Correction
Contact the publisher or funeral home
Save the obituary link, identify the exact mistake and prepare the family-approved replacement wording.
Use Kansas Vital Statistics
A newspaper correction does not change the certified death certificate. Kansas has a separate amendment process.
After You Find the Obituary
Save both sources
Keep the newspaper obituary and the funeral-home memorial separately.
Confirm the cemetery
Write down the cemetery name and graveside-service location before travelling.
Death certificates
Ask banks, insurers and estate professionals how many certified copies they actually need.
Social Security
Ask the funeral director whether the death was reported to Social Security.
Veteran documents
Find the DD-214 or other discharge record before applying for burial benefits.
Protect private records
Keep certificates, receipts, claim numbers and account details away from public guestbooks.
Common CJOnline Obituary Search Mistakes
Searching CJOnline only
Use “Topeka Capital-Journal obituary” or the person’s name plus Topeka KS when the search is too broad.
Checking only today
Widen the date range because an obituary may be published several days after death.
Using only one name form
Try nickname, middle initial, maiden name and previous surname.
Assuming every Topeka result is CJOnline
Area pages can include funeral-home notices and other publications.
Using an obituary as legal proof
Kansas certified death records are separate from public obituary notices.
Ignoring the Library index
For historical Topeka obituaries, the local Library index can be much faster than repeated general web searches.
Related RecentObituaries.info Guides
Obituary Search & Recent Notices Guide
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Death Certificate & Vital Records Guide
Understand when an obituary is not enough for legal use.
How We Verify Obituary Information
See how newspaper, funeral-home, cemetery and government information is checked.
Funeral Costs & Consumer Rights
Understand itemized prices, service choices and funeral consumer protections.
Veterans Burial & Memorial Benefits
Review VA burial allowances, cemetery options, markers and memorial benefits.
After-Death Notification Checklist
Organize records, Social Security, banks, insurance and other notifications.
Primary and Official Sources Used
Topeka Capital-Journal Recent Obituaries Current newspaper-specific obituary and death-notice page. The Topeka Capital-Journal Obituary Newsletter Daily obituary email option. Kansas Office of Vital Statistics — Death Certificates Current fees, ordering methods, processing times and correction route. Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library — Obituary Index More than 170,000 indexed Topeka newspaper obituaries from 1906-present and obituary request service. Topeka Local History & Genealogy Resources NewsBank, historic newspapers, microfilm and research tools. Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts — License Listings Funeral directors, embalmers, funeral establishments and crematories. Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts — Complaints Complaint process involving funeral establishments and regulated licensees. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Burial Allowance Current Veteran burial, plot and transportation benefit guidance. VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator Veteran burial and memorial-location search.CJOnline Recent Obituaries FAQs
What is CJOnline?
CJOnline is the online home of The Topeka Capital-Journal, the Topeka, Kansas newspaper.
Where can I find recent CJOnline obituaries?
Use the dedicated Topeka Capital-Journal obituary page for current notices, then open the full obituary and verify service details with the handling funeral home.
How do I find today’s Topeka Capital-Journal obituaries?
Use the Capital-Journal Today obituary page. If the person is not listed, search a wider date range or use the Topeka-area obituary page.
Can I get Capital-Journal obituaries by email?
Yes. CJOnline currently offers The Topeka Capital-Journal Obituaries email newsletter for recent local notices.
How do I search a CJOnline obituary by name?
Search the full name plus Topeka KS. If needed, try surname only, nickname, maiden name, spouse, funeral home, school or cemetery.
Why can’t I find a recent Topeka obituary?
The notice may not have been published yet, may appear only on a funeral-home website, may use another name form or the family may have chosen not to publish a public obituary.
How much is a Kansas death certificate?
Kansas currently charges $20 for each certified death certificate. Extra processing fees apply to some online, telephone and mobile-app ordering methods.
Are Kansas death certificates public records?
No. Kansas vital records are not public records. Certified copies are released to eligible family members, legal representatives or people who can prove a direct personal or property interest.
Where is the Kansas Office of Vital Statistics?
The office is at 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 120, Topeka, Kansas 66612-2221.
How can I find old Topeka Capital-Journal obituaries?
The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library has an obituary index with more than 170,000 Topeka newspaper obituaries covering 1906 to the present, plus newspaper databases and microfilm.
Can the Topeka library look up an obituary for me?
Yes. After locating an entry in the obituary index, you can submit the Library’s obituary request form. The Library states that the service is free for Kansas residents.
Does the Library have Capital-Journal archives?
Yes. Its research tools include full-text Topeka Capital-Journal archives from 1999 to the present and broader Topeka-area newspaper resources through NewsBank from 1948 to today.
How can I verify a Kansas funeral home?
Use the Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts license listings for funeral establishments, funeral directors, embalmers and crematories.
Where do I complain about a Kansas funeral home?
The Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts investigates complaints involving funeral establishments and regulated licensees. Certain cemetery or consumer-price disputes may fall under another Kansas agency.
Can an obituary replace a certified death certificate?
No. An obituary is a public notice or memorial. Banks, insurers, courts and government offices may require a certified Kansas death certificate.
What should a Veteran’s family in Topeka check?
Review VA burial allowances, Kansas Veterans cemetery eligibility, government marker benefits and the VA gravesite locator. Eligibility depends on the Veteran’s service and circumstances.
Does correcting a CJOnline obituary change the death certificate?
No. A newspaper correction changes the public notice only. A Kansas death certificate must be corrected through the official vital-record amendment process.
Before You Share, Travel or Pay
- Use the newspaper-specific Capital-Journal obituary page when CJOnline publication matters.
- Confirm the correct person using age, family, location and funeral-home information.
- Use the handling funeral home for final service details.
- Use Kansas Vital Statistics when certified legal proof is required.
- Use the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library for historical obituary research.
- Verify unfamiliar funeral providers through the Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts.
- Check Veteran benefits early when military service applies.
- Verify charities and livestreams before entering payment information.
- Keep financial, medical and identity information out of public guestbooks.
RecentObituaries.info is an independent source-navigation guide. It is not The Topeka Capital-Journal, CJOnline, Legacy, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, a funeral home, cemetery or government agency. Verify final service, record, payment and benefit information with the organization responsible for it.