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Find Recent Loveland Obituaries, Funeral Notices and Official Death Records
Searching for a recent obituary in Loveland? First choose the correct state. Loveland, Colorado, is in Larimer County, while Loveland, Ohio, is near Cincinnati. This guide connects you with the appropriate obituary listings, funeral-home memorials, cemetery records and official death certificate services.
Reviewed October 14, 2026 • Independent obituary and local-record resource
Quick Answer: Which Loveland Are You Searching?
Loveland, Colorado
Start with Loveland-area obituaries, the Loveland Reporter-Herald, Colorado funeral-home memorials and Larimer County records.
Useful nearby communities: Berthoud, Fort Collins, Johnstown, Windsor and Estes Park.
Loveland, Ohio
Start with Loveland, OH obituaries, local Cincinnati-area newspapers and the funeral homes serving Loveland, Symmes and Maineville.
County detail: the City of Loveland spans Hamilton, Clermont and Warren counties.
How to Search Recent Loveland Obituaries by Name
Use the same search process for either state, but make sure the results belong to the correct Loveland.
For more techniques, use the obituary search and recent notices guide.
Find Recent Loveland, CO Obituaries
For Loveland, Colorado, the strongest starting points are a city-specific obituary directory, the Loveland Reporter-Herald newspaper archive and original funeral-home notices.
Recent Loveland, CO notices
Legacy’s local Loveland directory lets readers search by name and narrow results using publication date, newspaper, school or funeral home.
Loveland Reporter-Herald
The Reporter-Herald is a key local newspaper. Its obituary archive is also indexed through ObitsArchive, with indexed coverage beginning in 2004.
Dignity Memorial listings
Dignity Memorial has a Loveland, Colorado page with searchable memorials and available service information for its participating locations.
Original local funeral homes
Look directly at the handling funeral home’s obituary directory when you know the provider. This is often the best place for current service details.
Local Loveland, Colorado Funeral-Home Obituaries
The funeral home responsible for the arrangements is a strong source for visitation, funeral services, memorial donations and burial details.
Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home & Crematory
1102 North Lincoln Avenue
Loveland, CO 80537
Telephone: 970-667-5885
The official funeral-home website has a searchable obituary directory and a mailing-list option.
How to use its obituary search
- Open the official obituary page.
- Search by the person’s name.
- Use the full obituary to identify the correct person.
- Check funeral or memorial arrangements if listed.
- Call if you need to confirm a current service.
Find Recent Loveland, OH Obituaries
Loveland, Ohio, is part of the Greater Cincinnati region. Its obituary listings often include people connected with Hamilton, Clermont and Warren counties.
Loveland Ohio obituary directory
Search the city-specific Legacy listing. Use name, publication date, funeral home and location filters to narrow results.
Loveland, Ohio Recent Obituaries → City-specific newspaper and funeral-home notices.Tufts Schildmeyer funeral-home notices
Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Center publishes searchable obituaries, including notices associated with its Loveland-area chapel.
Tufts Schildmeyer Official Obituaries → Searchable funeral-home memorials and service information.Official Loveland Ohio funeral-home information
Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home
Loveland-Symmes-Maineville Chapel
129 Riverside Avenue
Loveland, OH 45140
The funeral home’s official website provides obituary searching, service details and subscription options for new memorial notices.
Confirm That You Found the Correct Person
The city and state are especially important when searching for someone with a common name.
| Check | What to compare |
|---|---|
| State | Confirm Colorado or Ohio before opening service directions. |
| Full name | Middle name, initials, nickname or maiden surname. |
| Age and dates | Birth year, death date and obituary publication date. |
| Relatives | Spouse, parents, children or siblings named publicly. |
| Community | Known hometown, previous residence, county or school. |
| Funeral provider | The funeral home handling the specific person’s arrangements. |
Check Funeral, Visitation and Burial Details
The original funeral-home memorial is usually the best source for current funeral arrangements.
Date and time
Check visitation, funeral, memorial and graveside service times individually.
Correct address
The funeral home, church, cemetery and reception may have separate locations.
Public or private service
Respect the family’s instructions about attendance and private gatherings.
Livestream
Use only links published by the funeral home, church or an authorized family memorial.
Memorial donations
Verify the intended nonprofit before submitting money or personal information.
Last-minute changes
Call the funeral home before a long trip when weather or schedule changes are possible.
Loveland Death Certificates: Colorado vs. Ohio
Obituaries are public notices, not certified legal records. If an estate, insurer, bank or government agency requests a death certificate, choose the state where the death occurred.
| Location | 2026 certified-record fee | Important rule |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $25 first copy; $20 each additional same record | Certified records are restricted to eligible applicants. ID and proof of relationship or legal authority may be required. |
| Ohio state office | $21.50 per certified record search | Ohio generally permits broad public access to death records without the deceased person’s Social Security number. |
| Clermont County, Ohio | $25 per certified copy | A local health-department option. Payment and shipping costs depend on the ordering method. |
Larimer County Death Certificate Office
Larimer County Vital Records issues Colorado death certificates for eligible deaths from 1975 to the present. It offers online, mail and appointment-based in-person requests.
Larimer County Vital Records
1525 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone: 970-498-6710
Published hours:
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–noon and 12:30–4:15 p.m.
In person: Appointment required.
2026 Colorado certificate costs
| Service | Published charge |
|---|---|
| First certified death certificate | $25 |
| Additional same record ordered together | $20 each |
| VitalChek online service surcharge | $7.50 |
| County processing estimate | 2–5 business days after receipt, excluding shipping |
Choose the right Colorado death-record format
Standard
Includes the legal and medical information on the certificate.
Legal
Includes the legal details but excludes medical information.
Verification
Contains a limited set of legal information and no medical details.
Ask the bank, insurer or other requesting institution which certificate format it accepts before ordering.
How to order from Larimer County
- Open the county’s Requesting a Death Certificate page.
- Check that the Colorado death occurred within the office’s covered period.
- Read the eligible-applicant requirements.
- Prepare a current accepted ID and relationship or authority documents.
- Choose an appointment, mail or VitalChek request.
- Review the final cost and processing information.
- Save the receipt and keep the certificate secure.
How to Get an Ohio Death Certificate for Loveland
Loveland, Ohio, is within Hamilton, Clermont and Warren counties. The county where a person lived may differ from the location where the death occurred.
Ohio Department of Health currently lists a certified death-record search fee of $21.50. Local health departments can charge different amounts.
Steps for an Ohio record
How to Find Older Loveland Obituaries
Older obituary research is different from searching today’s notices. Historical newspapers, library databases and cemetery records may be more useful than current funeral-home pages.
Loveland Public Library
The library provides access to the Loveland Reporter-Herald and other newspapers through NewsBank. Available archives can be searched by name, date and publication.
Library-card access may be needed for home use.
Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection
A Colorado State Library project provides searchable historical newspaper pages from participating Colorado titles.
Use it for older Loveland and Larimer County research when relevant issues are available.
Ohio History Connection
Ohio Memory and Chronicling America provide searchable historical newspapers. Coverage depends on the newspaper title and date.
Original cemetery and family records
Try cemetery burial registers, historical indexes, church records, archived obituaries and family history collections.
Loveland Public Library, Colorado
300 North Adams Avenue
Loveland, CO 80537
Phone: 970-962-2665
Adult Services: 970-962-2402
Email: Reference@cityofloveland.org
The library provides research assistance during its published operating hours.
Use the library’s newspaper database
Loveland, Colorado Cemetery and Burial Records
The City of Loveland maintains Loveland Burial Park and Lakeside Cemetery. It also offers a searchable online burial database and an interactive plot selector.
Loveland Burial Park / Lakeside Cemetery
1702 North Cleveland Avenue
Loveland, Colorado
Telephone: 970-962-2430
Email: cemetery@cityofloveland.org
Cemetery office: By appointment only.
Grounds visiting hours:
- September 1–April 1: sunrise to sunset.
- April 2–August 31: sunrise until one hour after sunset.
Search the municipal burial database
Current cemetery plot and niche prices
| City cemetery option | Published price |
|---|---|
| Traditional burial plot | $2,000 |
| Cremains plot | $800 |
| Loveland Burial Park single niche | $1,700 |
| Lakeside Cemetery single niche | $1,300 |
| Reflection Garden Canterbury Ossuary | $750 |
Practical cemetery rules
- The cemetery office operates by appointment.
- Standard interment scheduling is during designated weekday hours.
- Services outside normal hours may incur an additional charge.
- Seasonal cleanup takes place around April 1 and October 1.
- Remove decorations you wish to keep before cleanup periods.
- Review current decoration rules before leaving glass, solar lights or other objects.
Larimer County Burial and Cremation Assistance
Larimer County Human Services has a burial-assistance program for qualifying low-income residents. The program pays eligible funeral or cremation providers; it does not issue an automatic cash payment to every family.
Up to $1,500
The actual award depends on eligibility, available resources and funeral or cremation costs.
$2,500
The total cost of the funeral, burial or cremation services must not exceed this program limit.
Within 30 days
The county says applications should be made within 30 days of death. Later requests require a qualifying reason and are limited by county rules.
What the county reviews
- The deceased person’s Larimer County eligibility.
- Resources and assets at the time of death.
- Spousal resources when the deceased was married.
- Parents’ resources when the deceased was a minor.
- Current income and relevant financial accounts.
- Life or burial insurance, prepaid plans and other available funds.
- An estimate or invoice from the funeral or cremation provider.
How to apply
Larimer County Burial Assistance Contact
Phone: 970-619-4493
Email: burials@co.larimer.co.us
The county provides its application and document-submission instructions on the official program page.
Loveland, Ohio: Indigent Burial or Cremation Help
Ohio handles qualifying indigent burial or cremation through the responsible municipality or township under Ohio Revised Code Section 9.15.
This is different from Larimer County’s Colorado program.
Who should you contact?
Identify the Ohio municipality or township responsible under the state law, then ask which department handles indigent burial or cremation.
Is assistance automatic?
No. The responsible local government reviews the circumstances and determines what arrangements and payments are permitted under Ohio law.
City of Loveland, Ohio
120 West Loveland Avenue
Loveland, OH 45140
City telephone: 513-683-0150
Published business hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Ask for the office responsible for qualifying indigent disposition questions or for help identifying the proper township jurisdiction.
Veteran Burial and Memorial Benefits
Veterans and eligible dependents may qualify for burial-related benefits, but federal, state and local programs have different eligibility rules.
Larimer County Veterans Service Office
200 West Oak Street, Fifth Floor
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Phone: 970-498-7390
Email: larimerveterans@larimer.org
The county Veterans Service Office assists with applications and information about burial allowances, headstones or medallions, survivor benefits and Presidential Memorial Certificates.
Walk-in hours:
- Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., with a lunch closure.
- Friday, 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
What should a veteran’s family gather?
- DD-214 or equivalent discharge record.
- Certified death certificate when required.
- Funeral and cemetery invoices.
- Marriage or dependency records when relevant.
- Any previous VA or military benefit information.
Funeral Price Rights and Provider Verification
Before making a funeral or cremation payment, request clear itemized prices and verify the provider when needed.
Ask for prices by telephone
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral providers generally must give price information by phone when asked.
Request a General Price List
When discussing funeral arrangements in person, the funeral home must provide the required itemized price list.
Choose individual goods and services
Consumers generally may select individual items rather than buy an unwanted package.
Separate outside charges
Ask about cemetery, transportation, crematory, newspaper, clergy and other third-party fees.
Verify a funeral provider
| State | Official route | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | Colorado DORA license verification | Use the facility search for a funeral establishment and compare current registration details. |
| Ohio | Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors | Search a funeral director or licensed facility and review available status information. |
What If You Cannot Find a Recent Loveland Obituary?
Check the state
Make sure you are searching Loveland, CO rather than Loveland, OH, or vice versa.
Try another spelling
Search nicknames, initials, maiden names and previous surnames.
Widen the date range
Try several days or weeks after the expected death date.
Search nearby cities
Try Fort Collins or Berthoud for Colorado, or Maineville and Cincinnati-area towns for Ohio.
Use the funeral home
A memorial may appear on the provider’s website without a newspaper obituary.
Respect privacy
Some families choose private arrangements, delayed publication or no public obituary.
After You Find the Obituary: What to Do Next
- Save the full original obituary URL.
- Confirm the correct person and state before sharing.
- Check funeral, visitation and cemetery addresses individually.
- Verify service information before travelling.
- Follow the family’s approved flowers or donations instructions.
- Ask banks and insurers whether a certified death certificate is required.
- Choose the correct state’s Vital Records service.
- For Colorado burial assistance, contact Larimer County before paying the entire funeral bill.
- Check federal or county veteran benefits when military service applies.
- Ask the funeral home whether Social Security death reporting was handled.
- Keep legal and financial records private.
Use the after-death notification checklist for broader record and benefit tasks.
Recent Loveland Obituaries: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find recent obituaries in Loveland?
First choose Loveland, Colorado or Loveland, Ohio. Then use the appropriate local obituary directory, newspaper archive or handling funeral home’s website.
How do I find today’s Loveland, Colorado obituaries?
Check the Loveland, CO obituary directory, recent local funeral-home notices and Loveland Reporter-Herald sources. Verify the publication date on the complete notice.
Where can I find Loveland, Ohio obituaries?
Use the Loveland, OH obituary listing on Legacy and local funeral-home memorials such as Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Center.
Is Loveland in Colorado or Ohio?
Both states have a city named Loveland. Loveland, Colorado is in Larimer County. Loveland, Ohio is near Cincinnati and spans Hamilton, Clermont and Warren counties.
Can I search Loveland obituaries by name?
Yes. Search the first and last name, then add Colorado or Ohio. Use publication dates, funeral homes and nearby towns when needed.
Where can I find older Loveland Reporter-Herald obituaries?
Loveland Public Library provides local Reporter-Herald newspaper access through NewsBank. ObitsArchive also indexes Reporter-Herald material beginning in 2004, with some access possibly requiring payment.
How much is a Colorado death certificate in 2026?
Larimer County currently charges $25 for the first certified death certificate and $20 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time.
Can I obtain a death certificate in Loveland, Colorado?
Larimer County’s only Vital Records service location is in Fort Collins at 1525 Blue Spruce Drive. The county states that its Loveland office does not issue death certificates.
How much is an Ohio death certificate?
The Ohio Department of Health currently lists a $21.50 certified death-record search fee. Local health departments can charge different prices; Clermont County currently lists $25 per certified copy.
Can anyone request a Colorado death certificate?
No. Colorado restricts certified death certificates to eligible applicants. Valid ID and proof of relationship or legal authority may be required.
Where can I search Loveland, Colorado cemetery records?
The City of Loveland provides an official online burial-record database for Loveland Burial Park and Lakeside Cemetery. You can search by name and dates of life.
How much is a Loveland cemetery plot?
The City of Loveland currently lists $2,000 for a traditional plot and $800 for a cremains plot. Monument, opening/closing and other costs may be separate.
Does Larimer County offer funeral or cremation assistance?
Yes. Its Burial Assistance Program may pay up to $1,500 for qualifying residents when the total eligible funeral or cremation cost does not exceed $2,500. The program does not reimburse services already paid in full.
How long do I have to apply for Larimer County burial assistance?
The county says applications should be made within 30 days of death. Later applications require a qualifying reason and are subject to the county’s maximum extension rules.
Where can veterans’ families get help in Larimer County?
Larimer County Veterans Service Office assists with burial allowances, survivor benefits, headstones, records and other VA programs. Call 970-498-7390.
How can I verify a funeral home in Colorado or Ohio?
Use Colorado’s official DORA facility license search for Colorado providers or the Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors for Ohio providers.
What should I confirm before attending a funeral in Loveland?
Confirm the state, correct person, date, time, exact venue, public or private status, cemetery and any last-minute changes with the handling funeral home.