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Find Press of Atlantic City Obituaries, Funeral Links & Official Records
Looking for recent obituaries in The Press of Atlantic City? Use the newspaper’s live obituary page first, then verify current visitation, funeral and cemetery details with the handling funeral home. For legal proof of death, use Atlantic City Vital Statistics or New Jersey Vital Records instead of an obituary copy.
Quick Answer: Use the Right Source
Newest notice
Use The Press of Atlantic City “Today” or recent obituary page for newly published notices.
Name search
Use the dedicated first-name and last-name search when you know who you are looking for.
Service details
Use the handling funeral home for the latest visitation, funeral, livestream and burial details.
Legal record
Use the local registrar or New Jersey Vital Statistics when a certified death certificate is required.
Where to Find Recent Press of Atlantic City Obituaries
The Press of Atlantic City has dedicated obituary pages for current notices, recently published obituaries, memoriams, funeral homes, schools and locations.
Today’s notices
Use the Today page when you want the newest obituary and death-notice listings.
Recent obituaries
Use Browse to move through publication dates and filter results.
Atlantic County results
Use the county search when the person lived in Linwood, Northfield, Absecon, Mays Landing, Galloway or another nearby community.
How to Search Press of Atlantic City Obituaries by Name
For wider search methods, use our obituary search and recent notices guide.
Obituary vs. In Memoriam Notice
Usually connected with a recent death
An obituary can include relatives, life details, visitation, funeral arrangements, cemetery information, flowers and donations.
May be published much later
An in memoriam notice can appear months or years after the death. Its publication date should not automatically be treated as the death date.
Confirm the Correct Person Before Sharing the Notice
| Check | Why it helps | Pause when… |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Similar names can appear across South Jersey. | Middle name, maiden name or nickname conflicts. |
| Age / dates | Separates current and older notices. | Age or birth year is clearly wrong. |
| Relatives | Family names are strong identity clues. | Close relatives do not match. |
| Community | Press notices cover a large South Jersey area. | There is no known Atlantic/Cape May County connection. |
| Funeral home | The funeral provider can confirm final arrangements. | The provider serves an unrelated area. |
Funeral Homes Commonly Appearing in Press Obituaries
The Press of Atlantic City obituary page currently groups notices by funeral home. Frequently listed providers include:
George H. Wimberg Funeral Home
Often appears with notices connected with Linwood and nearby communities.
Adams-Perfect Funeral Homes
Northfield-area provider appearing in Press obituary listings.
Wimberg Funeral Home
Appears in South Jersey obituary results and memorial listings.
Godfrey Funeral Home
Appears with Cape May and Atlantic County-area notices.
Boakes Funeral Home
Mays Landing funeral provider appearing in Press obituary results.
Radzieta Funeral Home
Appears in Press notices for Cape May County and surrounding communities.
Verify Funeral Details Before Travelling
Date and time
Visitation, funeral, memorial and graveside service may be separate events.
Exact address
The funeral home, church, cemetery and reception may be at different locations.
Public or private
Do not assume all ceremonies are open to the public.
Livestream
Use only a link supplied by the funeral home, church or family-authorized memorial.
Flowers / donations
Follow the family’s stated preference and verify charities on their own websites.
Last-minute change
Call the funeral home before a long trip when weather or schedule changes could affect the service.
How to Submit an Obituary to The Press of Atlantic City
The Press obituary page includes a current “Submit an Obituary” route through Legacy.
Prepare these details first
- Full legal and preferred name.
- Age and community.
- Approved obituary text.
- Photo you have permission to publish.
- Funeral, visitation and burial information.
- Handling funeral home.
- Approved charity or flower instructions.
- Billing contact.
Order an Atlantic City Death Certificate
Atlantic City Vital Statistics issues certified copies for deaths and other vital events that occurred in the City of Atlantic City.
| Local certificate | Current fee | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| First certified copy | $25 | Applies to mail or in-person certified copies. |
| Additional same document | $10 each | Current city page says this applies to same-day transactions. |
| Event location | — | Atlantic City only issues records for events that occurred in the City. |
Atlantic City Vital Statistics Office
1301 Bacharach Boulevard, Room 105
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: 609-347-5410
Current lobby hours listed by the City: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Microsteps
When to Use New Jersey Vital Statistics
Use the state office when the local Atlantic City registrar is not the correct source or when the statewide route better fits your request.
| New Jersey state service | Current fee / time | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| First search + certified copy | $25 | Includes the initial search and one certified copy, certification or No Record Statement. |
| Additional same record | $2 each | Must be ordered at the same time. |
| Online order | $25 + vendor charges | Current state guidance lists online processing around 4–6 weeks. |
| State walk-in | State fee | Non-genealogical state walk-in requests are typically processed within about two hours. |
Certified Copy vs. Certification in New Jersey
Certified copy
Issued on New Jersey safety paper with the issuing office seal. It is a legal document and can be used for identity and official purposes.
Certification
An informational copy on plain paper. New Jersey says it is not valid for establishing identity or for legal purposes and is generally more useful for genealogy.
Find Older Press of Atlantic City Obituaries
Atlantic City Free Public Library’s Heritage Collections are especially useful for historical newspaper research.
Press microfilm: 1895-present
The Library holds The Press of Atlantic City on microfilm from 1895 to the present, with some exceptions.
Online Local News Index: 1984-current
The index helps identify a citation, which can then be used to locate the full article on microfilm.
NewsBank: 1988-present
The Library says researchers may consult its full-text NewsBank database for newspaper articles from this period.
Older than 1984?
The Library notes that there is not currently an article index for Press material before 1984, so a date clue can save significant research time.
Better historical search workflow
Verify a New Jersey Funeral Home or Funeral Director
The State Board of Mortuary Science of New Jersey regulates funeral professionals and funeral homes. New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs provides real-time license verification.
Veteran Burial and Cemetery Help
Atlantic County Veterans Services assists Veterans and families with benefits, referrals and burial-related questions.
Atlantic County Veterans Services
Phone: 609-677-5700
The County office can help with Veteran benefit questions and requests connected with the Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery.
Richard E. Squires Veterans Cemetery
Atlantic County operates the Richard E. Squires Veterans Cemetery for qualifying Veterans and certain eligible family members. Burial applications are handled through the Atlantic County Veterans Interment Officer.
BG William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery
New Jersey’s state Veterans cemetery in Wrightstown also serves eligible Veterans and qualifying dependents. The State says there is no charge for cemetery-provided services such as grave preparation, maintenance, government marker or niche cover, and provided grave liner.
350 Provinceline Road
Wrightstown, NJ 08562
Phone: 609-738-2400
New Jersey Funeral Price Rights Before You Pay
New Jersey’s State Board of Mortuary Science and the federal Funeral Rule provide useful consumer protections.
General Price List
New Jersey funeral homes must present a General Price List containing charges for offered services.
Casket and outer-container prices
New Jersey’s Mortuary Science Board also references separate casket and outer-container price lists.
Statement of selected goods and services
The funeral home prepares an itemized statement showing the goods and services discussed or selected.
Pre-need money protection
New Jersey states that prepaid funeral-arrangement money must be placed in an approved trust, payable-on-death account or insurance product.
Flowers, Donations, Guestbooks and Livestream Safety
Flowers
Use the family-authorized memorial or funeral-home page and confirm the correct person before paying.
Donations
Verify the named charity on its own official website before entering payment details.
Guestbooks
Assume condolences are public. Avoid private addresses, financial information, medical claims and family disputes.
Livestreams
Use a stream linked by the funeral home, church or family-authorized memorial. Unexpected payment requests are a warning sign.
After You Find the Obituary
Save both sources
Keep the newspaper obituary and funeral-home memorial separately.
Social Security
Ask the funeral director whether the death was reported to Social Security.
Death certificates
Ask banks, insurers and estate professionals how many certified copies they actually require.
Veteran status
Find the DD-214 or other discharge paperwork early when military service applies.
Estate records
Keep a written list of organizations contacted, dates, confirmation numbers and next steps.
Protect private information
Keep Social Security numbers, account details and certified records away from public memorial pages.
Common Press of Atlantic City Obituary Search Mistakes
Searching only Atlantic City
The Press covers communities throughout Atlantic and nearby South Jersey counties.
Searching only today
Widen the publication-date range because obituary publication can be delayed.
Ignoring alternate surnames
Try maiden names, previous surnames, nicknames and initials.
Confusing memoriam with death date
An in memoriam notice can be published long after the person died.
Ordering from the wrong registrar
Atlantic City Vital Statistics handles events occurring in Atlantic City, not every death involving an Atlantic City resident.
Using obituary as legal proof
Banks, estates and insurers may require a certified death certificate instead.
Related RecentObituaries.info Guides
Obituary Search & Recent Notices Guide
Search by name, location, newspaper, funeral home, cemetery and date clues.
Death Certificate & Vital Records Guide
Understand when an obituary is not enough for legal or financial use.
Funeral Costs & Consumer Rights
Understand price lists, service choices and payment protections.
Veterans Burial & Memorial Benefits
Review cemetery eligibility, burial allowances, markers and honors.
After-Death Notification Checklist
Organize Social Security, banks, insurance, records, mail and other notifications.
Primary and Official Sources Used
The Press of Atlantic City — Recent Obituaries Live newspaper-specific obituary listings and funeral-home filters. Press of Atlantic City — Name Search First-name, last-name, date, location and additional filters. City of Atlantic City — Vital Statistics Local death-certificate fees, contact information and ordering methods. New Jersey Vital Statistics State certified-copy rules, identification, relationship proof and fees. Atlantic City Free Public Library — Newspaper Microfilm The Press of Atlantic City from 1895-present with some exceptions. New Jersey License Verification Real-time professional and funeral-home license verification. Atlantic County Veterans Services Veteran benefits, referrals and local burial-resource help. Richard E. Squires Veterans Cemetery Atlantic County Veteran cemetery eligibility and burial application.Press of Atlantic City Recent Obituaries FAQs
Where can I find recent Press of Atlantic City obituaries?
Use The Press of Atlantic City Today or Browse obituary pages. The live listings can be filtered by publication date, location, funeral home, school and other categories.
How do I search Press of Atlantic City obituaries by name?
Use the newspaper-specific obituary search and enter the first and last name. If needed, add a publication date, location or funeral-home filter.
What towns are commonly covered by Press obituary notices?
Notices can include Atlantic City, Pleasantville, Linwood, Northfield, Absecon, Brigantine, Galloway, Mays Landing, Ventnor, Margate, Ocean City and other South Jersey communities.
What is the difference between an obituary and a memoriam?
An obituary usually relates to a recent death, while an in memoriam notice may be published months or years later. The memoriam publication date should not automatically be treated as the death date.
How can I submit an obituary to The Press of Atlantic City?
Use the current obituary submission route linked from The Press of Atlantic City obituary page. Review the current price, publication date and final proof before purchasing.
How much is an Atlantic City death certificate?
Atlantic City currently lists $25 for the first certified copy and $10 for each additional copy of the same document in same-day transactions.
Can Atlantic City issue any New Jersey death certificate?
No. The City says it currently issues certified copies only for vital events that occurred in the City of Atlantic City.
How much is a New Jersey state death certificate?
The New Jersey state office currently charges $25 for the initial search and one certified copy or certification, plus $2 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time.
What is the difference between a certified copy and a certification?
A certified copy is a legal document issued on New Jersey safety paper with a seal. A certification is an informational copy on plain paper and is generally not valid for legal or identity purposes.
Where can I find older Press of Atlantic City obituaries?
Atlantic City Free Public Library holds The Press of Atlantic City on microfilm from 1895-present with some exceptions, plus an Online Local News Index from 1984-current and NewsBank access for newer material.
Why is an obituary before 1984 harder to search?
Atlantic City Free Public Library says an article index for Press material before 1984 does not currently exist, so knowing an approximate date can make microfilm research much easier.
How can I verify a New Jersey funeral home?
Use the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification system. Choose Business Search for a funeral home and Person Search for an individual funeral professional.
Does Atlantic County have a Veterans cemetery?
Yes. Atlantic County operates the Richard E. Squires Veterans Cemetery for eligible Veterans and certain qualifying family members.
Where can Atlantic County Veteran families get help?
Atlantic County Veterans Services assists Veterans and family members with benefit questions, referrals and burial-related resources. The current county contact number is 609-677-5700.
Does New Jersey have a state Veterans cemetery?
Yes. BG William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery is in Wrightstown, New Jersey. Eligible Veterans and qualifying dependents may use the cemetery after eligibility is established.
What funeral price information should a New Jersey funeral home provide?
New Jersey’s Mortuary Science Board says funeral homes must provide a General Price List and related price information. Federal Funeral Rule protections also apply.
Why can’t I find a recent obituary?
The obituary may not have been published yet, may appear only on a funeral-home website, may use a different name form, or may be connected with another South Jersey community.
Before You Share, Travel or Pay
- Open the live Press obituary page instead of relying on a copied name list.
- Confirm the person using name, age, relatives, community and funeral home.
- Use the handling funeral home for final visitation and service details.
- Use Atlantic City or New Jersey Vital Statistics for certified death records.
- Use Atlantic City Free Public Library for older newspaper research.
- Verify unfamiliar funeral providers through New Jersey license verification.
- Check Atlantic County and New Jersey Veteran burial resources when military service applies.
- Ask for itemized funeral pricing before agreeing to services.
- Keep private medical, financial and identity information out of public guestbooks.
RecentObituaries.info is an independent source-navigation guide. It is not The Press of Atlantic City, Legacy, the City of Atlantic City, Atlantic County, the State of New Jersey, a funeral home, cemetery or library. Verify final service, record, payment and benefit information with the organization responsible for it.