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 NWI Times Lake County Obituaries From the Past 30 Days
Looking for NWI Times obituaries in Lake County from the most recent 30 days? Start with The Times of Northwest Indiana obituary page, apply the publish-date filter, then confirm the person and funeral details on the individual memorial. For a wider Lake County search, use the county obituary index and filter by newspaper, city, funeral home or date.
Quick Answer: Use Two Searches for the Best 30-Day Results
NWI Times only
Open The Times obituary page on Legacy. The URL uses the nwitimes newspaper identifier. Use the Publish Date control and choose the last 30 days.
Lake County-wide
Open the Lake County obituary page, choose Last 30 Days, then narrow by newspaper, funeral home, school or keyword.
How to See NWI Times Obituaries From the Last 30 Days
The Times of Northwest Indiana obituary collection is hosted on Legacy under the newspaper name The Times. The obituary page supports publish-date filtering along with location, funeral-home, school and other filters.
How to Search All Lake County Obituaries From the Last 30 Days
The Lake County obituary page is useful when you are not sure whether the notice appeared in The Times, the Post-Tribune, a funeral-home memorial or another publication.
Lake County Communities Worth Adding to the Search
If a name search returns too many results, add the person’s last known Northwest Indiana community.
Gary
Use Gary plus surname, funeral home or church.
Hammond
Add Hammond when the person lived near the Illinois state line.
Crown Point
Useful for central Lake County and county-record searches.
Merrillville
Many local funeral homes and families use Merrillville addresses.
Munster
The Times of Northwest Indiana is strongly associated with the Munster area.
Highland
Add Highland to separate similarly named people.
East Chicago
Use city plus surname or funeral home.
Hobart
Search both Hobart and Lake County when location is uncertain.
Search by Name When the 30-Day List Is Too Large
Full name known
Search first and last name, then add the city only if necessary.
Only surname known
Search surname plus city, funeral home, high school, spouse or age.
Name may have changed
Try maiden name, previous surname, nickname, middle initial or shortened first name.
For more methods, see our obituary search and recent notices guide.
Confirm the Correct Person Before Sharing the Obituary
| Check | Why it helps | Pause when… |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Common surnames can produce many regional results. | Middle name or surname does not match. |
| City | Lake County contains many separate municipalities. | There is no known connection to that community. |
| Age / dates | Separates people with the same or similar names. | Age or date is clearly wrong. |
| Relatives | Spouse, children, parents and siblings are strong identity clues. | Family details do not match. |
| Funeral home | Provides a first-party source for service information. | The funeral provider serves an unrelated area. |
| Publication | Lake County results can come from more than one newspaper. | You specifically need The Times but another source is shown. |
Verify Funeral, Visitation and Cemetery Details
Time
Visitation, funeral, memorial and graveside service can have different start times.
Address
The funeral home, church, cemetery and reception may be separate locations.
Public or private
Read the full obituary wording before assuming an event is open to everyone.
Livestream
Use only a stream supplied by the funeral home, church or family-authorized memorial.
Cemetery
Copy the complete cemetery name and city before travelling.
Changes
Call before a long trip when weather or conflicting listings could affect the service.
How to Submit an Obituary to The Times of Northwest Indiana
The current Legacy placement page for The Times of Northwest Indiana allows families to submit an obituary for local newspaper distribution and a lasting Legacy memorial.
How to Get a Lake County Indiana Death Certificate
Lake County Health Department Vital Records issues certified death certificates for qualifying Lake County records.
Current local fee
Lake County currently lists $20 for a certified death certificate.
Official county office
Lake County Government Complex
2293 N. Main Street
Crown Point, IN 46307
219-755-3000
What to do after opening the county page
Lake County vs. Indiana State Death Certificate
Indiana Department of Health recommends using the local health department where the event occurred when faster local service is available. The state route can still be useful for Indiana-wide records.
| Route | Current first copy | Additional same order | Useful when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County Health Department | $20 | Check current county instructions | Death occurred in Lake County and local processing is preferred. |
| Indiana Department of Health | $8 | $4 each | State-level ordering or another Indiana record route is needed. |
How to Find Older NWI Times and Lake County Obituaries
Lake County Public Library provides several strong obituary and historical-newspaper resources that go well beyond a basic web search.
The Times: 1990-current
The library currently provides searchable full-text coverage of The Times from 1990 through today, with full-color pages for current issues.
Post-Tribune: 1986-current
Useful when a Lake County death appeared in the Post-Tribune instead of The Times.
Gary/Post-Tribune obituary index: 1921-current
The library’s obituary index supports searching by name, partial name, maiden name, date, city and age.
NewspaperARCHIVE
Search older local and global newspapers by name, date or region.
Microsteps for an older NWI obituary
- Write the full name and alternate spellings.
- Estimate the year of death.
- Search The Times archive for 1990-current.
- Check the Post-Tribune if The Times produces no result.
- Use maiden name, city, age or spouse name to narrow results.
- Ask the library for help when an indexed notice is difficult to retrieve.
Verify an Indiana Funeral Home or Funeral Director
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency provides a free real-time Search & Verify service for licensed professionals and facilities.
Burial and Funeral Cost Help in Lake County
Indiana has more than one possible assistance route. Eligibility is not automatic, so ask before assuming a benefit will pay the bill.
Indiana Medicaid Burial Assistance
For qualifying Medicaid categories, Indiana currently allows up to $1,200 for funeral expenses and $800 for cemetery expenses.
Township Trustee assistance
Indiana law also allows township assistance for funeral, burial or cremation in qualifying indigent cases when the deceased lacks resources.
Important Medicaid program rules
- The person must have been in a qualifying Medicaid category at death.
- Only the funeral home or cemetery representative files the state claim.
- The claim packet must be properly filed within 90 days of death.
- Approved money goes directly to the funeral home or cemetery.
- The state does not reimburse the family directly.
- Maximum payment does not mean every qualifying claim receives the full maximum.
If the Person Was a Veteran or Veteran’s Dependent
Lake County’s Veterans Service Office helps Veterans, dependents and survivors understand and apply for state and federal burial benefits.
Lake County Veterans Service Office
Building A, Room 100
2293 N. Main Street
Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: 219-755-3285
Current hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., by appointment only.
The County office says it can help survivors with procedures for military benefits, supporting documents and State and Federal burial-benefit forms.
Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Indiana’s state Veterans cemetery currently 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.
Funeral Consumer Rights Before You Pay
Ask for a General Price List
The federal Funeral Rule gives consumers the right to receive itemized price information when arranging funeral services.
Compare individual services
Ask which charges are required and which are optional rather than assuming a package is mandatory.
Separate outside costs
Cemetery, obituary, clergy, flowers, death certificates and crematory charges can be separate.
Verify the provider
Use Indiana’s official license search before relying on an unfamiliar provider or payment request.
Flowers, Donations, Guestbooks and Livestream Safety
Flowers
Confirm the person, funeral home and delivery date before paying.
Memorial donations
If a charity is named, use that organization’s official website rather than a copied payment link.
Guestbooks
Assume comments are public. Do not post private addresses, financial details or medical information.
Livestream
Use only the funeral home, church or family-authorized stream.
After You Find the Obituary
Save both links
Keep the NWI Times notice and funeral-home memorial separately.
Ask about Social Security
Ask whether the funeral director reported the death to SSA.
Order only needed certificates
Ask banks, insurers and estate contacts how many certified copies they require.
Check burial help
Ask about Medicaid or township assistance before assuming all funeral costs are private.
Check Veteran benefits
Gather DD-214, funeral invoices and cemetery information.
Keep a written log
Record calls, case numbers, receipts and documents submitted.
Common NWI Times 30-Day Search Mistakes
Confusing publish date with death date
The 30-day filter usually reflects when the obituary was published.
Searching all Legacy results
Start with the newspaper-specific NWI Times page to avoid unrelated U.S. notices.
Using Lake County only
The person may have lived in Lake County but died or had services in Porter County or Illinois.
Searching one name spelling
Try nickname, maiden name, previous surname and initials.
Trusting an old service time
Use the funeral-home memorial for current arrangements.
Ordering records from a search ad
Use Lake County or Indiana official vital-record links.
Related RecentObituaries.info Guides
Recent Indiana Obituaries
Statewide obituary, death-record, archive and burial-help guidance.
Obituary Search & Recent Notices Guide
Search by name, city, date, funeral home, newspaper and cemetery.
Death Certificate & Vital Records Guide
Know when an obituary is not enough for legal use.
Funeral Costs & Consumer Rights
Compare prices, packages and Funeral Rule protections.
Veterans Burial & Memorial Benefits
VA and state burial, marker, cemetery and memorial benefit routes.
Primary and Official Sources Used
The Times of Northwest Indiana — Obituaries Newspaper-specific obituary listings, locations, funeral homes, schools and publish-date filtering. Lake County, Indiana Obituaries County-wide obituary search with Last 30 Days, newspaper and funeral-home filters. The Times of Northwest Indiana — Obituary Submission Current newspaper placement, pricing display, customer support and verification guidance. Lake County Health Department — Vital Records Current $20 certified death-certificate fee, application and official ordering route. Indiana Department of Health — Order Certificates State death-certificate fees, identification and ordering methods. Lake County Public Library — Genealogy The Times archive, Post-Tribune archive and local obituary indexes. Indiana PLA — Free Search & Verify Real-time funeral-home and funeral-professional license verification. Indiana FSSA — Burial Assistance Program Eligible Medicaid categories, current maximum amounts and 90-day provider filing requirement. Lake County Veterans Service Office Local assistance with state and federal Veteran burial-benefit applications.NWI Times Lake County 30-Day Obituary FAQs
Where can I find NWI Times obituaries from the last 30 days?
Open The Times of Northwest Indiana obituary page on Legacy, use the Publish Date filter and choose Last 30 Days. Then search by name, location or funeral home.
Is “The Times” on Legacy the NWI Times?
The newspaper-specific Legacy URL uses the nwitimes identifier and displays the publication as The Times. This is the obituary page used for The Times of Northwest Indiana.
How do I find all Lake County obituaries from the past 30 days?
Use the Lake County, Indiana obituary page and select Last 30 Days under Obituary Publish Date. You can then filter by newspaper, funeral home, school or keyword.
Does the 30-day filter use the death date?
It is primarily a publication-date filter. An obituary can be published several days after the death, so the death date may fall outside the exact 30-day publication window.
Which Lake County cities should I add to an obituary search?
Useful city clues include Gary, Hammond, Crown Point, Merrillville, Munster, Highland, East Chicago, Hobart and other Lake County communities.
Why can’t I find an NWI Times obituary?
The family may have used another newspaper, only the funeral-home website, a different name form or no public obituary. Try the Lake County page, Post-Tribune resources and the funeral home.
How much does it cost to place an obituary in The Times of Northwest Indiana?
The current Legacy placement page displayed a starting price of $150 when this guide was reviewed. Final cost can vary based on obituary length, photos, publication choices and other options.
How much is a Lake County Indiana death certificate?
Lake County Health Department currently lists $20 for a certified death certificate.
How much is an Indiana state death certificate?
Indiana Department of Health currently lists $8 for the first death certificate and $4 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.
Should I order from Lake County or Indiana Vital Records?
If the death occurred in Lake County, compare the local county route with the state route. Indiana recommends local health departments for faster service when appropriate, while state pricing can differ.
Where can I find older NWI Times obituaries?
Lake County Public Library provides searchable full-text access to The Times from 1990 to the present and additional Northwest Indiana newspaper and genealogy resources.
Does Lake County Public Library have a Gary Post-Tribune obituary index?
Yes. The library lists an online Post-Tribune or Gary Post-Tribune obituary index covering 1921 to the present, with incomplete indexing for 1987–1989.
How can I verify an Indiana funeral home?
Use Indiana Professional Licensing Agency Free Search & Verify. It is the state’s real-time primary-source licensing search for professionals and facilities.
Does Indiana help with funeral or cemetery costs?
Indiana’s Burial Assistance Program can help people who were in qualifying Medicaid categories at death. Current maximums are $1,200 for funeral expenses and $800 for cemetery expenses, subject to eligibility and claim rules.
Who files an Indiana Medicaid burial-assistance claim?
The funeral home or cemetery representative files the claim. Indiana says the completed claim packet must be filed within 90 days of death and approved funds are paid directly to the provider.
Can a township trustee help with burial costs?
Indiana law provides a township-assistance route for qualifying indigent funeral, burial or cremation situations when the deceased lacks sufficient resources. Rules and maximum amounts are set by the applicable township.
Where can a Lake County Veteran’s family get burial-benefit help?
Lake County Veterans Service Office in Crown Point assists Veterans, dependents and survivors with State and Federal burial-benefit forms and supporting documents.
Is an NWI Times obituary a certified death record?
No. An obituary is a public notice or memorial. Banks, insurers, courts and government agencies may require a certified death certificate from Lake County, Indiana or another issuing jurisdiction.
Before You Share, Travel or Pay
- Use the newspaper-specific NWI Times obituary page first.
- Select Last 30 Days when that is the period you need.
- Remember that the filter is based on publication date, not necessarily death date.
- Use Lake County-wide search if the newspaper source is uncertain.
- Confirm the correct person using name, city, relatives and funeral home.
- Use the funeral-home memorial for final service information.
- Use Lake County or Indiana Vital Records for certified proof of death.
- Use Lake County Public Library for older NWI newspaper research.
- Check Indiana Medicaid and township burial assistance before assuming no help exists.
- Contact Lake County Veterans Service Office when military service applies.
RecentObituaries.info is an independent source-navigation guide. It is not The Times of Northwest Indiana, Legacy.com, Lake County Government, Lake County Public Library, Indiana Department of Health, Indiana FSSA, Indiana PLA, a funeral home, cemetery or Veterans Affairs office. Verify final obituary, service, record, price and benefit details with the responsible organization.