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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 Pressconnects Obituaries and Verify Binghamton Funeral Details
Looking for a recent Pressconnects obituary? Start with the Press & Sun-Bulletin obituary page, search the person’s name, then confirm current service information through the handling funeral home. For legal proof of death, use Binghamton or New York Vital Records instead of an obituary.
Choose What You Need to Do
Find a recent notice
Search Pressconnects / Press & Sun-Bulletin first, then check the actual publication date.
Confirm a service
Use the handling funeral home for the latest visitation, funeral, cemetery and livestream details.
Find an older obituary
Use the Broome County Local History & Genealogy Center and its newspaper microfilm collection.
Get legal proof
Use City of Binghamton Vital Statistics or New York State Vital Records for a certified death certificate.
Pressconnects, Press & Sun-Bulletin and Legacy: What Are You Searching?
The newspaper name, website name and obituary-hosting page can look different even when they refer to the same published notice.
Pressconnects
Pressconnects.com is the digital news site used by the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin. Its obituary section is the main newspaper starting point.
Press & Sun-Bulletin
This is the newspaper name commonly shown on obituary records, older notices, print editions and Legacy memorial pages.
Legacy
Press & Sun-Bulletin has obituary pages and submission services connected with Legacy. Older published notices may remain searchable there long after the newspaper publication date.
How to Find a Recent Pressconnects Obituary
For broader techniques, see our obituary search by name, location and funeral home guide.
Search the Greater Binghamton Area, Not Only Binghamton
A Pressconnects obituary may be connected with the person’s home, funeral home, church, cemetery, nursing facility or family community rather than Binghamton itself.
Binghamton, Johnson City & Endicott
Search all three when a family has long-standing ties to the Binghamton metropolitan area.
Vestal, Endwell & Town of Union
Funeral-home and cemetery locations can cause a notice to appear under a nearby community rather than the person’s mailing address.
Kirkwood, Windsor & Deposit area
Search surrounding communities and nearby county newspapers if the family lived outside the urban core.
Whitney Point, Chenango & Lisle area
Use the funeral-home location and family town as search clues when Binghamton results are too broad.
Owego and Tioga County
Pressconnects readers often have family ties across Broome and Tioga counties. Search both when needed.
Susquehanna County and Northern PA
If the person lived near the state line, search Pennsylvania too. Residence, hospital, funeral home and cemetery may be in different states.
Confirm the Correct Person Before Sharing the Notice
| Compare | Why it helps | Pause when… |
|---|---|---|
| Age or birth year | Separates people with similar names. | The age differs significantly. |
| Family | Spouse, parents and children are strong identifiers. | No family names match. |
| Community | Binghamton, Johnson City, Endicott, Vestal or another town can narrow the person. | There is no expected local connection. |
| Funeral home | Creates a direct first-party verification route. | The provider serves an unrelated region. |
| School / employer | Southern Tier school and workplace details can identify the correct person. | The biography conflicts with known facts. |
| Publish date | Distinguishes a new death from a historical obituary. | The notice is from another year. |
Verify Funeral Details Before You Leave Home
Time
Visitation, funeral, Mass, memorial and graveside service may be separate events.
Address
The funeral home, church, cemetery and reception may have different addresses.
Public or private
Read the obituary carefully. Some services are private even when the obituary itself is public.
Livestream
Use a stream only when linked by the funeral home, church or family-authorized memorial.
Flowers
Check whether the family asks for flowers, a charity donation or another form of remembrance.
Conflicting details
If two credible pages disagree, call the funeral home before travelling.
How to Submit an Obituary to Pressconnects / Press & Sun-Bulletin
The newspaper’s current help system provides a “Place an obituary” route, and its obituary publishing workflow is also supported through Legacy.
Can’t Find the Pressconnects Obituary? Try This Order
Find Older Binghamton and Press & Sun-Bulletin Obituaries
The Broome County Local History & Genealogy Center is one of the strongest local sources because it combines library, historical society, county historian and City of Binghamton historian collections in one place.
Local newspaper coverage held on microfilm
| Newspaper | Coverage held locally | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Binghamton Press | April 11, 1904 – March 31, 1964 | Useful for early-to-mid 20th century Binghamton obituary research. |
| Evening Press | April 1, 1964 – September 28, 1985 | Bridges the period between Binghamton Press and Press & Sun-Bulletin. |
| Binghamton Sun | January 3, 1927 – August 1960 | A second historical newspaper path for some families. |
| Press & Sun-Bulletin | September 30, 1985 – present | Direct local archive route for modern Pressconnects-era families. |
Out-of-area obituary copy service
$2 obituary-file copy
If the requested obituary is already in the Center’s obituary files, the current listed charge is $2 to cover copying and mailing.
$10/hour microfilm search
If the notice is not in the obituary file, or the death is before 1960, the Center currently lists microfilm research at $10 per hour plus copy charges.
Specific date required
Obituary requests should include the person’s name and at least the month and year of death. More precise dates make the search faster.
Broome County Public Library
Local History & Genealogy Center
185 Court Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
Local History: 607-778-3572
Where to Get a Binghamton Death Certificate
If the death occurred inside the City of Binghamton, the City Vital Statistics office can be a much cheaper route than ordering through New York State.
| Route | Current listed cost | Use it when… |
|---|---|---|
| City of Binghamton Vital Statistics | $10 each | The death occurred within the City of Binghamton and you are eligible to request the record. |
| New York State by mail | $30 per copy | You prefer the state route or the local registrar is not convenient. |
| New York State online / phone | $45 per copy + vendor processing fee | You want priority handling and accept the higher cost. |
City of Binghamton Vital Statistics
The City records births and deaths that occurred within Binghamton beginning in 1884. It does not hold every Broome County death record.
City of Binghamton Vital Statistics
38 Hawley Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
Registrar: 607-772-7029
Public service hours listed: weekdays 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; the office says customers cannot be taken after 4:15 p.m.
What the City currently asks for
- Deceased person’s first, full middle and last name.
- Date of death.
- Reason you need the record.
- Your relationship to the deceased.
- Photocopy of current driver’s license.
- Current required payment.
- Signed request when using the mail route.
New York State eligibility
NYS Department of Health currently allows a spouse, parent, child or sibling of the deceased to request a certified copy. Other applicants generally need a documented lawful right or claim, documented medical need or a New York State court order.
State ordering microsteps
For a broader checklist, see our death certificate and vital records guide.
Binghamton and Broome County Help Families May Miss
$10 local death certificate
When the death occurred inside Binghamton, the City’s current certificate price is much lower than the standard state mail or priority-order route.
Low-cost historical obituary search
The Broome County Local History & Genealogy Center currently offers a $2 obituary-file copy for qualifying out-of-area requests, or paid microfilm research when a deeper search is needed.
Library-card newspaper access
The Broome County Public Library provides library users access to current and historic Press & Sun-Bulletin/Binghamton newspaper collections.
Free veteran DD-214 recording
Honorably discharged Broome County veterans can record an original or certified DD-214 with the County Clerk at no filing fee. After recording, certified copies can be requested free of charge.
When a Family Cannot Afford Burial or Cremation
Broome County’s 2026 rules provide Department of Social Services support for qualifying indigent burials and cremations. This is not an automatic cash payment to a family; eligibility and arrangements must go through DSS and the funeral provider.
Funeral home applies
The funeral provider submits the documentation requested by DSS on behalf of the person arranging the disposition.
Available assets count
Assets and benefits available from the deceased, Social Security, VA or insurance are credited before county burial allowances are paid.
Basic cemetery costs may qualify
The 2026 county resolution allows approved minimal cemetery or cremation costs within program rules, including certain grave and disposition expenses.
Broome County DSS
Thomas P. Hoke Human Services Center
36–42 Main Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
Main assistance line: 607-778-1100
General office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Local Veteran Record and Burial Help
Free DD-214 recording and copies
Broome County Clerk currently records an eligible veteran’s DD-214 without a filing fee and seals it from public view. Certified copies can later be obtained free of charge.
Broome County Clerk
60 Hawley Street, 3rd Floor
Binghamton, NY 13901
Can’t locate the DD-214?
Broome County directs veterans needing help locating discharge paperwork to the Veterans Service Agency at 607-778-2147.
Southern Tier VA cemetery options
| Cemetery | Location | Current VA status |
|---|---|---|
| Bath National Cemetery | San Juan Avenue, Bath, NY 14810 | VA currently lists Bath as open for burial. |
| Woodlawn National Cemetery | 1825 Davis Street, Elmira, NY 14901 | VA currently lists space for cremated remains in a columbarium. |
Funeral Price Rights Before You Agree to Pay
The federal Funeral Rule applies to funeral providers in New York and gives families important price and purchasing rights.
Ask for prices by phone
Funeral providers must give accurate price information by telephone when you ask. You do not have to give your name or contact information first.
Get a General Price List
When discussing arrangements in person, the funeral provider must give you an itemized General Price List that you can keep.
Choose individual services
You generally have the right to choose only the goods and services you want instead of accepting an unwanted package.
Outside casket or urn
A funeral home cannot refuse an outside casket or urn or charge a handling fee simply because you bought it elsewhere.
Verify a New York Funeral Director or Funeral Firm
New York State Department of Health’s Bureau of Funeral Directing regulates funeral directors and funeral firms and investigates complaints related to funeral directing.
Problem With a New York Cemetery?
The New York Department of State Division of Cemeteries handles complaints involving cemetery corporations within its jurisdiction.
NYS Division of Cemeteries — Binghamton Regional Office
44 Hawley Street, Suite 1506
Binghamton, NY 13901
Phone: 607-721-8757
Flowers, Donations, Guestbooks and Livestream Safety
Flowers
Use the original obituary or funeral-home memorial. Confirm the correct person and delivery location before ordering.
Memorial donation
Use the charity named by the family, then open that organization’s own website before entering payment information.
Guestbook
Assume your message is public. Do not post private addresses, medical details, Social Security numbers, account information or family disputes.
Livestream
Use only a link supplied by the funeral home, church or authorized memorial. A normal funeral livestream should not suddenly require an unrelated card payment.
Obituary Correction vs Death Certificate Correction
Contact the publisher or submitter
Save the obituary URL, identify the exact incorrect wording and contact the obituary-placement service or funeral home that submitted the notice.
Use Vital Records
Changing a Pressconnects obituary does not change the government death record. NYS has separate forms for personal-information and medical/burial corrections.
After You Find the Obituary
- Save the Pressconnects or Legacy obituary URL.
- Save the funeral-home memorial separately.
- Confirm service time, church, cemetery and reception addresses.
- Ask whether the funeral home reported the death to Social Security.
- Order certified death records from the local registrar or NYS when legal proof is needed.
- Check veteran benefits when military service applies.
- Keep certificate receipts, funeral contracts and account information private.
- Record the date, phone number and confirmation number for each agency you contact.
For a broader task list, use our after-death notification checklist.
Helpful Related Guides
Obituary Search Guide
Search by name, city, funeral home, newspaper, cemetery and date.
Upstate New York Recent Obituaries
Expand the search beyond Binghamton when the notice may appear elsewhere in New York.
Death Certificate Guide
Understand certified records, eligibility and official ordering routes.
Official and Primary Sources Used
Pressconnects / Press & Sun-Bulletin Obituaries Primary newspaper obituary search route. Press & Sun-Bulletin Help — Ads & Announcements Current route for obituary placement help and publication support. City of Binghamton Vital Statistics Local Binghamton death records, requirements, contact and current local fee. New York State Department of Health — Death Certificates State eligibility, identification, fees, order routes and correction information. Broome County Public Library — Local History & Genealogy Center Obituary files, genealogy collections, research service and local-history help. Broome County Newspaper Microfilm Historical Binghamton Press, Evening Press and Press & Sun-Bulletin holdings. NYS Bureau of Funeral Directing Funeral director and firm regulation, consumer information and complaint oversight. NYS Division of Cemeteries Cemetery complaint instructions and Binghamton regional office. Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule Funeral pricing, itemized selection and consumer rights.Pressconnects Obituaries: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find recent Pressconnects obituaries?
Start with the Pressconnects / Press & Sun-Bulletin obituary page. Search the surname, check the publication date, open the full notice and then verify current funeral details through the handling funeral home.
Is Pressconnects the same as Press & Sun-Bulletin?
Pressconnects is the digital news website associated with the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin. Obituary results may use either name.
Why did an old Pressconnects obituary open on Legacy?
Press & Sun-Bulletin obituary records are also hosted and archived through Legacy. Older notices can remain searchable there long after publication.
How do I find today’s Binghamton obituaries?
Check the current Pressconnects obituary page, the Binghamton-area Legacy page and local funeral-home memorials. Always verify the actual publication and death dates.
How do I submit an obituary to Press & Sun-Bulletin?
Use the current Pressconnects obituary-placement help page or the Press & Sun-Bulletin Legacy placement page. Prepare the final text, photos, funeral-provider contact, desired publication date and billing information, then review the proof before paying.
How can I find an old Press & Sun-Bulletin obituary?
Use the Broome County Local History & Genealogy Center. Its local newspaper microfilm includes Press & Sun-Bulletin from September 30, 1985 to present, plus earlier Binghamton newspaper titles.
Can the Broome County Public Library find an obituary for me?
The Local History & Genealogy Center currently accepts specific obituary requests from out-of-area researchers. If the notice is already in its obituary files, it lists a $2 copying and mailing charge. More extensive microfilm searching has separate research and copy fees.
How much is a Binghamton death certificate?
The City of Binghamton currently lists a $10 charge for a death certificate from its Vital Statistics office when the death occurred inside the city and the requester meets the legal requirements.
Is ordering locally cheaper than New York State?
For an eligible Binghamton death record, the City’s current $10 local charge is lower than the NYS Department of Health’s $30 mail fee or $45 online/telephone copy fee plus vendor processing charges.
Does Binghamton Vital Statistics have every Broome County death record?
No. The City of Binghamton maintains records only for deaths that occurred inside Binghamton. A death elsewhere in Broome County should be requested from the municipality where the event occurred or through New York State.
Can Broome County help when a family cannot afford a burial?
Broome County has an indigent burial and cremation process administered through the Department of Social Services. Eligibility and prior approval are required, and funeral homes submit the required documentation for approved arrangements.
How can I verify a Binghamton funeral director?
Use the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Funeral Directing’s active-registration list and funeral-firm directory.
Where do I complain about a cemetery near Binghamton?
For cemeteries under its jurisdiction, the New York Division of Cemeteries asks you to contact the cemetery first, keep copies of supporting records and then use the formal complaint process. A regional Division office is located in Binghamton.
Where can a Broome County veteran get help with a DD-214?
Honorably discharged Broome County veterans can record their DD-214 with the County Clerk without a filing fee and later request certified copies free of charge. The Broome County Veterans Service Agency can assist when discharge papers cannot be located.
Is a Pressconnects obituary a legal death record?
No. A newspaper obituary is a public notice or memorial. Banks, insurers, estates, courts and government agencies may require a certified death certificate from the local registrar or New York State.
Before You Share, Travel or Pay
- Confirm the correct person and publication date.
- Use the funeral home for current service details.
- Save church, funeral-home and cemetery addresses separately.
- Compare Binghamton local and New York State certificate routes before paying.
- Use the Broome County Local History Center for older Binghamton notices.
- Ask DSS about eligibility before arranging an indigent burial that may need county support.
- Verify funeral professionals through New York State when needed.
- Use official VA and cemetery sources for burial questions.
- Keep death certificates, Social Security numbers, financial records and private family information off public memorial pages.
RecentObituaries.info is an independent source-navigation guide. Final obituary details, publication requirements, service arrangements, record fees, burial assistance, cemetery availability and government rules should always be verified with the original publisher, funeral home or responsible government office.