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Find Courier-Times Obituaries, Verify Services & Use Henry County Records
Looking for a recent Courier-Times obituary? This guide focuses on The Courier-Times in New Castle, Indiana. Start with the newspaper’s current obituary page, search the person by name, then use the handling funeral home for final service details. Use Henry County or Indiana Vital Records when certified legal proof is needed.
Quick Answer: Start With the Task You Need
Newest obituaries
Open The Courier-Times Today page or recent obituary browse page and check the publication date.
Find one person
Search first and last name, then add New Castle, Henry County, funeral home, school or nearby town.
Attend a service
Open the individual obituary, identify the funeral home and confirm time, address, cemetery and public/private status.
Get legal proof
Use Henry County Health Department or Indiana Vital Records for a certified death certificate.
How to Check Today’s Courier-Times Obituaries
The Courier-Times obituary pages are available through Legacy. The newspaper-specific pages include recent notices, publication dates, funeral-home filters, locations, schools and colleges.
Follow The Courier-Times for New Obituary Alerts
The Courier-Times obituary page currently includes a Follow feature for new obituary notifications.
Search Courier-Times Obituaries by Name
Full name known
Enter first and last name. Remove the middle name if it produces no useful result.
Only surname known
Search the last name, then use town, school, funeral home or publish date to narrow the list.
Name changed
Try maiden name, married name, nickname, initials, previous surname or spouse name.
Search New Castle and Nearby Henry County Communities
The deceased person’s home, funeral provider, church, cemetery and newspaper connection may be in different nearby communities.
New Castle
Use the city name, New Castle High School, funeral-home name or cemetery clue when a surname is common.
Knightstown & Middletown
Search these towns when the obituary lists a provider or family connection outside New Castle.
Spiceland & Mooreland
Small-community names can be more useful than “Henry County” for older family searches.
Hagerstown
Remember that Hagerstown is in Wayne County, so the legal record office may differ even when the obituary appears in The Courier-Times.
Shirley & Springport
Try surname plus town when newspaper or school filters are too broad.
Rushville-area connection
An obituary may appear in The Courier-Times even when the handling provider or cemetery is outside Henry County.
Verify the Correct Person Before Sharing the Obituary
| Compare | Why it helps | Pause when… |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Separates people with similar names. | Middle name, nickname or maiden name conflicts. |
| Age / birth year | Helps distinguish current and historical results. | Age is clearly different. |
| Family members | Spouse, parents and children are strong identity clues. | None of the close relatives match. |
| Town | Connects the person to New Castle or another Henry County community. | There is no known local connection. |
| School / college | Courier-Times obituary pages include education filters. | The education history belongs to someone else. |
| Funeral home | Provides the best route for current service details. | The provider is unrelated to the expected region. |
What to Verify Before Attending a Funeral
Every time
Visitation, funeral, memorial and burial can have different dates and start times.
Every address
Funeral home, church, cemetery and reception may be separate locations.
Public or private
Do not assume a service is open to everyone.
Livestream
Use only a link provided by the funeral home, church or family-authorized memorial.
Flowers or donation
Follow the family’s stated preference and verify charities on their official websites.
Last-minute change
Call the funeral home before a long drive when weather or conflicting listings create uncertainty.
How to Place an Obituary in The Courier-Times
The Courier-Times Legacy placement page currently offers newspaper publication plus an online Legacy memorial. At the time of this review, the placement page displayed packages starting at $109. The final price can depend on the selected package, content and options, so check the live quote before approval.
Prepare before opening checkout
- Full legal and preferred name.
- Birth and death dates.
- Approved biographical text.
- Photo you have permission to publish.
- Survivor and predeceased-family information.
- Visitation and funeral details.
- Cemetery or cremation information.
- Flowers, memorial fund or charity preference.
- A second person to proofread names and dates.
Courier-Times Obituary vs. Certified Death Certificate
A newspaper obituary can help confirm a public notice, funeral home and service information. It does not replace a certified death certificate for banks, insurance, estates, pensions, property transfers or other legal work.
| Route | Current fee | Best use | Important detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County Vital Records | $20 per copy | Henry County death records | Credit/debit payments currently add a 3% convenience fee. |
| Indiana Department of Health | $8 first / $4 additional | Indiana statewide death-record route | Online/phone vendor, shipping and other service charges can be extra. |
Henry County Vital Records
216 S. 12th Street
New Castle, IN 47362
Phone: 765-521-7059, Option 1
Email: vitalrecords@henrycounty.in.gov
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch: 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Henry County says you need
- Completed death-certificate request form.
- Valid photo identification.
- Required payment.
- Any relationship or legal-interest documents required for the request.
State ordering microsteps
Correcting an Obituary Is Not the Same as Correcting the Death Certificate
Contact the publisher or submitter
Save the obituary URL, identify the exact incorrect wording and prepare the corrected text. Contact the newspaper/Legacy route or the funeral home that submitted the notice.
Contact the original filer
Indiana says an error on a death certificate should be handled through the funeral director, physician or coroner who filed the original record.
How to Find Older New Castle and Henry County Obituaries
Henry County Historical Society Genealogy Library
The local Genealogy Library holds family files, local yearbooks, family Bibles and scrapbooks, local and regional histories, and some old courthouse records.
Indiana State Library Henry County guide
The State Library identifies county newspapers on microfilm, city directories, county histories, a WPA death-record index for 1882–1920 and an online Henry County death-record collection covering 1880–2000.
Henry County Historical Society & Museum
606 South 14th Street
New Castle, IN 47362
Phone: 765-529-4028
Current public research/tour hours are generally Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 1:00–4:00 p.m. during its operating season, but the Society strongly recommends an appointment—especially for visitors travelling to New Castle.
Better historical-search method
- Write the full name and alternate spellings.
- Estimate the death year.
- Search spouse or parent name if the surname is common.
- Try “death,” “died,” “funeral,” “burial” and “services,” not only “obituary.”
- Check newspapers on microfilm or local indexes when OCR misses the name.
- Use cemetery information to confirm family relationships and dates.
South Mound Cemetery / Westlawn Addition
When an obituary names South Mound or Westlawn, use the City of New Castle’s cemetery information for current fees, scheduling and eligibility rules instead of relying only on a third-party grave page.
Selected current cemetery information
| Option | Current listed charge | Important condition |
|---|---|---|
| Standard adult space | $800 | Separate opening/closing charges apply. |
| Adult space with foundation | $1,000 | Listed for the applicable section. |
| Indigent Free Ground — Westlawn C | No charge for space | Proof of eligibility required. |
| Legion Hill / Westlawn H | No charge for space | DD-214 required. |
| Columbarium space | $1,400 | Current schedule says engraving and opening/closing are included. |
Burial and Funeral Assistance Worth Checking
Indiana Burial Assistance Program
Indiana provides burial assistance for people who were eligible in certain Medicaid categories at the time of death.
Township Trustee assistance
Indiana law also provides a township-assistance route when a person dies without money, property or other resources to pay necessary funeral and burial or cremation expenses.
Indiana Burial Assistance maximums
| Eligible expense | Current maximum | Who files? |
|---|---|---|
| Funeral expenses | Up to $1,200 | Funeral home |
| Cemetery expenses | Up to $800 | Cemetery representative |
Indiana state-program microsteps
- Tell the funeral home that cost assistance may be needed.
- Ask whether the deceased was in an eligible Medicaid category.
- The provider verifies Medicaid status through Indiana FSSA.
- The funeral home/cemetery files the claim.
- The claim packet must generally be filed within 90 days from the date of death.
- Ask the provider to confirm that the claim was actually submitted.
If the Person Was a Veteran
The Henry County Veterans Service Office is a local point of contact for families who need help identifying Veteran benefits, records and burial options.
Henry County Courthouse
101 South Main Street
New Castle, IN 47362
Phone: 765-529-4305
Prepare these records when possible
- DD-214 or another military discharge document.
- Death certificate when available.
- Funeral and cemetery invoices.
- Marriage certificate when a spouse benefit is involved.
- VA claim or award information when relevant.
Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Indiana’s state Veterans cemetery in Madison provides eligible Veterans and spouses several cemetery services at no cost, including opening and closing of the burial plot, an outer burial container, monument and use of the chapel.
Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery
1415 North Gate Road
Madison, IN 47250
Phone: 812-273-9220
Verify an Indiana Funeral Home or Funeral Director
The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency provides a free official license search for funeral directors, funeral homes, funeral branches, cemeteries and other regulated facilities.
Funeral Price Rights Before You Agree to Pay
Ask for prices by phone
The FTC Funeral Rule gives consumers the right to ask for funeral price information by telephone.
Get the General Price List
When discussing arrangements in person, ask for the itemized General Price List and keep a copy.
Select individual items
You generally have the right to choose individual funeral goods and services instead of an unwanted package.
Get the total in writing
Separate funeral-home charges from cemetery, newspaper, clergy, crematory and other third-party costs.
Flowers, Donations, Guestbooks and Livestream Safety
Flowers
Use the handling funeral home or authorized memorial. Confirm the correct person and delivery location first.
Memorial donations
Use the charity named by the family, then open that organization’s official website before paying.
Guestbooks
Assume comments are public. Do not post account information, private addresses, medical details or family disputes.
Livestreams
Use only a stream provided by the funeral home, church or family-authorized memorial. Be suspicious of unexpected payment demands.
After You Find the Obituary: Important Next Steps
Social Security
Ask the funeral director whether the death was reported to Social Security. Contact SSA if reporting is not confirmed.
Death certificates
Ask banks, insurers, pension offices and estate professionals how many certified copies they actually require.
Veteran benefits
Gather DD-214, certificate, invoices and cemetery documents early.
Insurance & banks
Ask each organization exactly which record it needs before mailing a certified original.
Mail and accounts
Keep a written log of each organization contacted, representative name and confirmation number.
Document security
Do not upload death certificates, account numbers or identity records to public obituary guestbooks.
If You Meant a Different Courier Times
| Search phrase | Likely meaning | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| The Courier-Times obituaries | New Castle, Indiana | Use the newspaper-specific Legacy pages linked in this guide. |
| Bucks County Courier Times obituaries | Bucks County / Levittown, Pennsylvania | Use Pennsylvania newspaper, funeral-home and vital-record sources instead. |
| Courier Times archive | Historical newspaper research | Use local historical collections, Indiana State Library and newspaper archives. |
Official and Primary Sources Used
The Courier-Times Obituaries Recent notices, publication sorting, locations, funeral homes, schools and colleges. The Courier-Times Today Newest notices and obituary-follow feature. Courier-Times Name Search Search by first name, last name, date, result type and additional filters. Henry County Vital Records Local death-certificate fee, identification, address, hours, payment and request route. Indiana Department of Health — Order Certificates State Form 49606, state fee, phone/mail/online routes and current service information. Indiana Vital Records — Corrections Official death-certificate correction starting point. Henry County Historical Society Genealogy Library Family files, yearbooks, family records, histories and research appointments. Indiana State Library — Henry County Research Guide Historical death indexes, newspapers, city directories and county research sources. City of New Castle — South Mound / Westlawn Current cemetery space, burial, indigent and Veteran-related cemetery fees. Indiana Burial Assistance Program Eligibility categories, provider filing process, deadlines and payment maximums. Indiana Professional License Search Official real-time verification for funeral and cemetery license holders. Indiana County Veteran Service Officers Henry County Veteran benefit and burial-assistance starting point. Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule General Price List and itemized funeral-choice protections.Related RecentObituaries.info Guides
Obituary Search & Recent Notices
Search by name, city, newspaper, funeral home, cemetery and date.
Death Certificate & Vital Records
Use when public obituary information is not enough for legal purposes.
How We Verify Obituary Information
See the source hierarchy used for funeral homes, newspapers, government records and cemeteries.
Funeral Costs & Consumer Rights
Understand price lists, optional services and payment protections.
Veterans Burial & Memorial Benefits
VA and state routes for burial, cemetery, markers and memorial help.
After-Death Notification Checklist
Organize SSA, banks, insurance, mail, benefits, records and fraud-prevention tasks.
Courier-Times Recent Obituary FAQs
Which Courier-Times does this page cover?
This guide focuses on The Courier-Times in New Castle, Indiana and the Henry County area.
Where can I find today’s Courier-Times obituaries?
Use The Courier-Times Today obituary page on Legacy. If the person is not listed there, use the newspaper browse page or name search and check earlier publication dates.
How do I search The Courier-Times by name?
Use the Courier-Times Legacy search page. Start with first and last name, then try surname only, nickname, maiden name, town, funeral home or school.
Can I receive alerts for new Courier-Times obituaries?
Yes. The newspaper’s Legacy obituary page currently includes a Follow feature for new-obituary email notifications.
How do I place an obituary in The Courier-Times?
Use the newspaper-specific Legacy placement page. At the time of this review, the page displayed packages starting at $109. Check the current final quote, proof and publication options before payment.
How much is a Henry County Indiana death certificate?
Henry County Health Department currently lists $20 per certified copy. Credit or debit payments have a 3% convenience fee.
How much is an Indiana state death certificate?
The Indiana Department of Health currently lists $8 for the first death certificate and $4 for each additional copy in the same order. Third-party ordering and shipping charges can add to the total.
Who can request an Indiana certified death certificate?
Indiana generally requires immediate direct kinship or a documented and verifiable financial or legal interest in the record, along with acceptable identification.
How do I correct an Indiana death certificate?
Indiana says to contact the funeral director, physician or coroner who filed the original certificate. The required amendment process depends on the type of correction.
Does Indiana help with funeral or burial costs?
Indiana has a Burial Assistance Program for people who were eligible in specified Medicaid categories. Current maximums are $1,200 for funeral expenses and $800 for cemetery expenses. Funeral homes and cemetery representatives file the claim.
Can a township trustee help with burial costs?
Indiana law provides a township-assistance route when a person dies without money, property or other resources needed for necessary funeral and burial or cremation expenses. Eligibility and local limits should be confirmed with the responsible township trustee.
Does New Castle offer free cemetery space for eligible Veterans?
The current South Mound Cemetery / Westlawn schedule lists no-charge space in the Legion Hill / Westlawn H area when the required DD-214 is provided. Confirm current eligibility with the cemetery.
Is there cemetery help for an indigent burial in New Castle?
The current South Mound / Westlawn schedule lists an Indigent Free Ground area in Westlawn C with no charge for the space when eligibility is proven.
Where can I research old New Castle obituaries?
Useful local routes include the Henry County Historical Society Genealogy Library, the Indiana State Library Henry County research guide and the Indiana Room at New Castle-Henry County Public Library.
How can I verify an Indiana funeral home?
Use the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency’s Free Search & Verify service. Search the facility name and compare its current status and address with the provider shown on the obituary.
What should I confirm before attending a funeral?
Confirm the correct person, visitation time, funeral date, exact address, public or private status, cemetery, parking, accessibility, livestream and any last-minute changes through the handling funeral home.
What if I meant Bucks County Courier Times?
This page does not cover the Pennsylvania newspaper. Search specifically for Bucks County Courier Times obituaries and use Pennsylvania death-record and funeral-home sources.
Before You Share, Travel, Order Records or Pay
- Confirm that you mean The Courier-Times in New Castle, Indiana.
- Open the full obituary instead of relying on a search snippet.
- Match the person using name, age, relatives, town and funeral home.
- Use the funeral home for current service information.
- Use Henry County or Indiana Vital Records for certified legal proof.
- Check burial-assistance programs before assuming every cost must be paid privately.
- Use Indiana license tools before trusting an unfamiliar funeral or cemetery provider.
- Use the family-authorized memorial for flowers and donations.
- Do not publish private medical, financial or family information in public guestbooks.
RecentObituaries.info is an independent source-navigation guide. It is not The Courier-Times, Legacy, a funeral home, cemetery, Henry County Health Department, Indiana Department of Health, Indiana FSSA, Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security, the FTC or another government office. Verify final details with the organization responsible for the notice, service, record or benefit.