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Find Recent Maui Obituaries and Confirm Funeral Notices
Looking for a recent obituary in Maui? Start with Maui Now or The Maui News, then check the funeral home’s original memorial for the latest visitation, celebration-of-life, cremation and burial information.
This guide covers Wailuku, Kahului, Kīhei, Lahaina, Makawao, Hāna and surrounding communities. It also explains Hawaiʻi death certificates, Maui cemetery records, historical archives, veterans’ services and practical help when searching from another island or the mainland.
Source review: October 15, 2026. Obituary listings and funeral arrangements change. Always confirm final details with the original source.
Quick Answer: Where Should You Start?
Maui Now Obituaries
Search Maui notices by first name, last name, date of passing and city. Browse obituaries, death notices and memorial categories.
The Maui News
Find recently published obituaries and older newspaper notices using its search and page archive.
Official Memorials
Use the family-selected mortuary to confirm the correct person and current service arrangements.
Death Certificate
For insurance, probate or other legal needs, request a Hawaiʻi death certificate through the Department of Health.
How to Find a Recent Maui Obituary by Name
Where to Check Today’s and This Week’s Maui Obituaries
Maui Now’s obituary portal separates several notice types. These are useful because an ordinary obituary, a death notice and a scheduled funeral service do not always contain the same information.
Obituaries
Longer notices may include the person’s biography, family members, photographs, funeral arrangements and remembrance messages.
Death Notices
A death notice may give only basic information. It may not include every detail needed to attend a service.
Funeral and Memorial Services
A service listing can identify a scheduled funeral, graveside event or celebration of life. Confirm the current schedule with the provider.
How to Use the Date Navigation
- Open Maui Now Obituaries.
- Look for Today, Yesterday, This Week or This Month.
- Choose the relevant notice type.
- Open the individual notice rather than relying on a preview.
- Check whether the displayed date is the death date, publication date or service date.
- Save the original memorial link for future updates.
This page does not republish a static list of deceased people as if it were a live feed. Use the linked original sources for notices posted after this article’s review.
Search Maui by Community, Not Only by Island
A Maui obituary may name the person’s birthplace, longtime hometown, last residence, hospital location or burial community. Searching only “Maui” can miss a relevant notice.
Wailuku and Kahului
Also try Waiheʻe, Waiehu, Pūʻunēnē and other nearby communities.
Lahaina and Kapalua
Try Lahaina, Nāpili, Kāʻanapali, Honokōwai and older West Maui community connections.
Kīhei and Wailea
Check Kīhei, Mākena and Wailea when a person lived or received care in South Maui.
Makawao, Pukalani and Kula
Include nearby Upcountry communities and the person’s school, church or family connections.
Pāʻia, Haʻikū and Hāna
Try specific community names when services or relatives were connected with a rural area.
Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi
Maui County also includes Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi. Check those islands separately when the person’s history points there.
Local Name-Search Tips That Can Prevent Missed Results
Maui family histories often include Hawaiian, Japanese, Filipino, Chinese, Portuguese and other naming traditions. Search systems may handle older spellings and diacritical marks differently.
Try Hawaiian Spelling Variations
Search names with and without the ʻokina or kahakō when a website does not return an exact match.
For example, a database might index a place as Lahaina instead of Lāhainā.
Try Nicknames and Multiple Given Names
Check a familiar nickname, English first name, middle name, traditional Hawaiian name or initials when family members use different versions.
Use Maiden and Previous Surnames
An older notice may appear under a maiden surname or a name used before marriage.
Try Both Island and Mainland Locations
Some Maui residents moved to another island or the continental United States. An obituary may be published outside Hawaiʻi while still mentioning Maui relatives.
Confirm the Correct Person Before Sharing an Obituary
| Check | Compare these details | Pause when… |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Legal name, nickname, Hawaiian name and previous surname | The name variation does not match known information |
| Age and dates | Birth date, age and date of passing | The dates are clearly different |
| Family | Publicly listed parents, spouse, children or siblings | None of the family connections match |
| Island and town | Maui community, previous island or mainland hometown | The local connection is unrelated |
| Funeral home | The mortuary handling the memorial or arrangements | A different provider appears in the source |
| Service details | Published funeral, church, cemetery and memorial arrangements | Addresses or dates conflict between sources |
Maui Funeral Homes: Official Obituary and Contact Links
When a newspaper notice is missing or details need confirmation, the handling mortuary is usually the best next source.
Nakamura Mortuary & Crematory
Published address:
1218 Lower Main Street
Wailuku, HI 96793
Telephone: 808-495-4308
The obituary search supports names, A–Z browsing, filters and obituary notifications.
Office: Monday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Appointments are required. The funeral home directs scheduled business-office visits to 450 Waiale Road, Wailuku.
Norman’s Mortuary – Wailuku
Address:
105 Waiale Road
Wailuku, HI 96793
Telephone: 808-244-4065
Norman’s Mortuary publishes memorial notices through the Dignity Memorial platform. Its provider page explains funeral, cremation, planning and inter-island transportation options.
The provider states that telephone assistance is available 24 hours a day.
How to Use a Funeral Home’s Obituary Page
- Search the person’s name or surname.
- Open the memorial with matching family and location details.
- Read the service and visitation sections separately.
- Check the funeral venue and any cemetery address.
- Use flower, guestbook or donation links only if they match the correct memorial.
- Call the mortuary if service times conflict or remain unpublished.
What to Confirm Before a Maui Funeral or Celebration of Life
Visitation and Wake
Check the beginning and ending times. A viewing may take place before a funeral or on a separate day.
Funeral or Memorial
Confirm whether the ceremony is at the mortuary, church, temple, family venue or another location.
Burial and Graveside
Find the cemetery name, exact location and time. Burial may happen later or be private.
Celebration of Life
Ask whether the event is open to the public and whether there are family requests about dress, flowers or participation.
Livestream
Use only links supplied by the funeral home, religious organization or authorized family memorial.
Island Travel
Confirm the event time in Hawaiʻi Standard Time. Hawaiʻi does not observe daylight saving time.
Additional Questions for Mainland or Neighbor-Island Family
- Is the service public or limited to invited relatives?
- Will there be a remote viewing or livestream?
- Are visitation, funeral and burial on the same day?
- Does the family have specific cultural or religious service requests?
- Will cremated remains or the deceased be transported between islands?
- What documentation, permits or carrier arrangements are needed for transportation?
- Who should relatives contact if flights or travel plans change?
How to Submit a Maui Obituary or Death Notice
Families can inquire with The Maui News or use Maui Now’s online memorial publishing service. Publication fees, photo options and deadlines depend on the publisher and selected service.
The Maui News
Obituary email:
obits@mauinews.com
Telephone:
808-242-6380
Office:
100 Mahalani Street
Wailuku, HI 96793
Published office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ask the obituary department about current wording, photographs, charges and publication deadlines.
Maui Now Obituaries
Maui Now provides an online notice-creation route that allows families to select an obituary or another announcement type.
The publishing interface displays available options and prices before submission. Some entry-level listings start at $0, while premium features may cost extra.
Review the current checkout terms and family-approved text before publishing.
Obituary Submission Checklist
- Full name and preferred published spelling.
- Birth and death dates, when confirmed and family-approved.
- Community, hometown and family connections.
- Approved obituary text and photograph.
- Funeral, viewing or celebration-of-life arrangements.
- Mortuary and cemetery information.
- Donation or flower preferences.
- Contact information for the person authorized to submit the notice.
Submission Microsteps
Hawaiʻi Death Certificates: Official Fees and Eligibility
Hawaiʻi Department of Health issues certified death certificates for eligible applicants. This includes records of deaths occurring on Maui when registered with the state.
| Official service | Published fee | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| First certified death certificate | $10 | First copy of a particular record |
| Additional same-record certificate | $4 each | Ordered at the same time |
| Order administration | $2.50 per group of up to five copies | The death-certificate instructions list an additional order fee; confirm the amount for your application |
| Death-record verification letter | $5 per letter | Available by mail or in person, not an equivalent replacement for every certified-certificate use |
Who Is Eligible?
Hawaiʻi requires a direct and tangible interest in the death record. Depending on the circumstances, eligible applicants may include:
- The surviving spouse.
- Parents or descendants of the deceased.
- Someone with an accepted common-ancestor or family relationship.
- A personal representative of the deceased person’s estate.
- Someone authorized through a court order or other qualifying legal interest.
- Other people or organizations specifically allowed under state law.
Government-issued photo identification and documents showing eligibility may be required.
Official Ordering Options
Order Online
Use the state’s official online Vital Records system. Upload the required identification and eligibility documents when prompted.
Order by Mail
Mail the completed form, accepted ID copy, eligibility documents and permitted payment to the state Vital Records office in Honolulu.
Order in Person on Oʻahu
The state Vital Records office offers an in-person service in Honolulu. Check current hours and identification requirements before visiting.
State Mail Address
Hawaiʻi Department of Health
Office of Health Status Monitoring
Issuance/Vital Statistics Section
P.O. Box 3378
Honolulu, HI 96801
For mail requests, the state accepts a cashier’s check, certified check or money order. Do not send cash or a personal check.
Current Honolulu In-Person Office
201 Merchant Street, Suite 100
City Financial Tower
Honolulu, HI
Published Vital Records hours: Monday–Friday, 7:45 a.m.–4:00 p.m., excluding state holidays.
State telephone: 808-586-4539, option 2.
Can You Pick Up a Death Certificate on Maui?
Maui District Health Office
Address:
State Office Building
54 South High Street, Room 301
Wailuku, HI 96793
Vital Records help: 808-984-8210
Main office: 808-984-8200
The office assists with vital-record instructions for Maui County, including Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi.
How to Request the Certificate Without a Trip to Honolulu
See our death certificate and vital records guide for general document-use examples.
Find Older Maui Obituaries and Historical Death Records
If you are researching someone who died decades ago, try the Hawaiʻi State Archives, historic Maui newspapers and archival death indexes.
Hawaiʻi State Archives Obituary Index
The State Archives has an obituary index covering newspapers from 1836 to 1950.
Most indexed papers were published in Honolulu, so a Maui death may not appear even if the person lived on the island.
Digital Archives of Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi’s digital archives include early death-index and Maui death-record collections, including material from the early twentieth century.
Search by surname, approximate date and place of recording.
Historic Maui News
The Library of Congress catalogs The Maui News as a Wailuku newspaper founded in 1900, with historical material available through Chronicling America.
Older editions can contain funeral announcements, family notices and community news that are absent from modern obituary databases.
Hawaiʻi State Archives Research
The archives’ genealogy resources include historical vital-statistics records, obituaries, ship passenger material, probate records and related collections.
These may help connect a family name to a different island or an earlier generation.
Historical Research Microsteps
- Start with the person’s full name, surname variations and approximate year of death.
- Search The Maui News and any funeral-home archive that covers the likely period.
- Try the State Archives obituary index when researching the period 1836–1950.
- Check digital death indexes using the island, district or surname.
- Search a spouse’s name or family connection if the name is difficult to locate.
- Use the original newspaper date or index reference to confirm the person.
Genealogy Access and Recent Records
Hawaiʻi’s genealogy guidance applies direct-and-tangible-interest restrictions to many vital records from events within the past 115 years. Public historical indexes and certified record access are not the same service.
For older genealogical records, start with the state archive. For a certified modern death record, follow Hawaiʻi Department of Health eligibility rules.
Maui Cemetery Records, Burial Locations and Visitor Rules
A public obituary may mention Maui Memorial Park, Valley Isle Memorial Park, a church cemetery or a County-maintained cemetery. These are not interchangeable, and some older County cemeteries are closed to new burials.
Maui Memorial Park
Address:
450 Waiale Road
Wailuku, HI 96793
Telephone: 808-495-4306
Office hours: Monday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Cemetery visiting hours: Sunrise to sunset.
Maui County Cemeteries: Burial Status
| County cemetery | Current listed status | County contact |
|---|---|---|
| Puehuehuiki, Lahaina | Burial allowed; plot only, no services | 808-270-4370 |
| Kapaʻakea, Molokaʻi | Open for burials | 808-553-3222 |
| Keʻanae, Maui | Closed to new burials | 808-876-4590 |
| Wailuku Government Cemetery | Closed to new burials | 808-270-7443 |
| Hanakaʻōʻō, Lahaina | Closed to new burials | 808-270-4370 |
| Potters Cemetery, Wailuku | Closed to new burials | 808-270-7443 |
These statuses describe County-maintained cemeteries, not every private or religious cemetery on the island. Burial space, record access and family plot rights require individual confirmation.
Official Maui County Cemetery Directory
How to Confirm a Burial Location
- Find the cemetery named in the original obituary.
- Verify whether it is County-owned, private, religious or a veterans cemetery.
- Contact the responsible office for publicly releasable burial-location information.
- Ask about grave sections, visiting hours and maintenance rules.
- For a historic burial, use archival death and newspaper records to confirm identity.
Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi Veterans Cemeteries
Hawaiʻi’s Office of Veterans’ Services provides burial and survivor-benefit information and helps qualified veterans and dependents use state veterans cemeteries.
| Veterans cemetery | Verified location | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Maui Veterans Cemetery | 3361 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao, HI 96768 | 808-876-4534 |
| Molokaʻi Veterans Cemetery | 2725 Lihi Pali Avenue, Hoʻolehua, HI 96748 | 808-553-3222 |
| Lānaʻi Veterans Cemetery | Laniola Road, Lānaʻi City, HI 96763 | 808-565-7086 |
Official Hawaiʻi Veterans Cemetery Directory
Maui Office of Veterans’ Services
Address:
333 Dairy Road, Suite 203
Kahului, HI 96732
Telephone: 808-369-3541
Office hours:
Monday–Friday, 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Lunch closure: 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Visits: By appointment.
The office helps veterans and families review claims, survivor benefits, military records and burial assistance.
What Veterans’ Families Should Prepare
- Veteran’s full legal name.
- DD-214 or other qualifying discharge documentation.
- Death certificate when required for the benefit.
- Proof of family relationship or representative authority.
- Requested cemetery and preferred burial arrangement.
- Funeral-home or cremation-provider information.
- Burial invoices or receipts when applying for an allowance.
See our veterans burial and memorial benefits guide for federal VA benefit routes.
Funeral Price Rights and Consumer Protection in Hawaiʻi
Families comparing mortuaries or cremation providers can use federal funeral consumer protections to request more information before committing to services.
Ask for Prices by Phone
Under the Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule, covered funeral providers must give price information by telephone when asked.
Request a General Price List
When discussing arrangements in person, request the itemized General Price List and keep it for comparison.
Compare Services Separately
Check charges for the funeral director, transportation, viewing, cremation, casket or urn, and cemetery services.
Ask About Inter-Island Costs
If transportation between islands or to the mainland is needed, request a written breakdown of carrier, preparation, permit and transfer fees.
Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule
Check Cemetery or Pre-Need Funeral Licensing
Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs regulates cemetery and pre-need funeral authorities through its Professional and Vocational Licensing Division.
Use Business Check to review the appropriate business or licensed-authority records, where applicable. This does not mean every mortuary employee is regulated under the same license category.
What if the Obituary Is Missing or Incorrect?
No Notice Found
Try the person’s other names, a wider publication period, different Maui communities and the handling mortuary.
Some families deliberately choose not to publish a public obituary.
Wrong Information
Contact the publisher or funeral home responsible for the original notice. Provide the URL and approved corrected text.
A newspaper correction does not change the government death certificate.
When to Contact Hawaiʻi Vital Records
If a certified death record contains an error, use the state Vital Records correction process rather than contacting a newspaper. Evidence and eligibility requirements vary with the information being corrected.
Hawaiʻi Vital Records and Corrections
After You Find the Maui Obituary: Important Next Steps
- Save the complete obituary and official funeral-home memorial.
- Confirm the correct person before sharing the announcement.
- Write down funeral, burial and memorial addresses separately.
- Check whether the event is public or private.
- For mainland visitors, confirm Hawaiʻi Standard Time and travel requirements.
- Order official death certificates only when needed.
- Ask the funeral director whether the death has been reported to Social Security.
- Review VA benefits if the person was a veteran.
- Check insurance, estate and financial institution document requirements.
- Store certificates, receipts and private family information securely.
For a broader workflow, see our after-death notification checklist.
Related RecentObituaries.info Guides
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Death Certificates and Vital Records
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Funeral Costs and Consumer Rights
Review itemized funeral prices, service choices and FTC protections.
Official and Original Sources
Maui Now Obituaries Current Maui obituary searches, memorial categories and notice publishing. The Maui News Obituaries Local newspaper obituaries and historical page browsing. Nakamura Mortuary and Crematory Original memorial notices, service information and obituary notifications. Norman’s Mortuary – Wailuku Verified Wailuku funeral-home address, contact and service information. Hawaiʻi Department of Health — Death Certificates Current certificate fees, eligibility and official ordering methods. Maui District Health Office — Vital Records Wailuku assistance, online ordering and local office information. Hawaiʻi State Archives — Genealogy Research Historical newspaper obituary indexes, early records and family-history resources. Maui County Cemeteries County-owned cemetery burial status and current contacts. Hawaiʻi Office of Veterans’ Services — Cemeteries Veterans cemetery locations and contact information across Maui County. FTC Funeral Rule Funeral price disclosures and consumer choice protections.Recent Maui Obituaries: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the most recent Maui obituaries?
Start with Maui Now’s obituary search or The Maui News obituary page. If the person is missing from newspaper results, check the funeral home’s original memorial and widen the publication date range.
How do I search Maui obituaries by name?
Enter the person’s first and last name on Maui Now. Try nicknames, maiden names, surname only, different Hawaiian-name spellings, a city filter or a wider date range when necessary.
Does Maui Now have today’s obituaries and funeral notices?
Maui Now’s obituary portal provides Today, Yesterday, This Week and This Month navigation, along with obituary, death-notice and funeral-service categories. Availability depends on notices actually published.
How can I verify a funeral or celebration-of-life time on Maui?
Use the handling funeral home’s individual memorial, then confirm the correct date, Hawaiʻi Standard Time, venue, public or private status and cemetery details. Call the provider if anything is unclear.
How much does a Hawaiʻi death certificate cost?
Hawaiʻi Department of Health currently lists $10 for the first certified copy and $4 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. The death-certificate instructions also describe an administration fee, so check the final official order total.
Can I pick up a death certificate at the Maui District Health Office?
No. Hawaiʻi Department of Health states that pickup is not available on Maui. The Maui District Health Office can help with ordering instructions, and applicants can use the state’s authorized online or mail process.
Who can order a certified Maui death certificate?
Hawaiʻi requires an applicant to show a direct and tangible interest. Eligible requesters may include certain relatives, personal representatives and people with a qualifying legal interest, subject to identification and documentation rules.
Where can I find older Maui obituaries?
Try the Hawaiʻi State Archives obituary index for 1836–1950, the Digital Archives of Hawaiʻi and historic editions of The Maui News. The archives’ obituary index is largely based on Honolulu newspapers and is not a complete record of every Maui death.
Which Maui County cemeteries allow new burials?
The County currently lists Puehuehuiki in Lahaina as allowing plots without services and Kapaʻakea on Molokaʻi as open for burials. Several other County-maintained cemeteries are closed to new burials. Contact the County for current space and eligibility rules.
Where is Maui Veterans Cemetery?
Maui Veterans Cemetery is at 3361 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao, HI 96768. The listed contact number is 808-876-4534. Veteran and dependent burial eligibility must be confirmed with the responsible cemetery or veterans office.
Can I submit a Maui obituary online?
Yes. Maui Now offers an online obituary and notice-publishing service. The Maui News also accepts obituary inquiries by telephone at 808-242-6380 or email at obits@mauinews.com. Check current prices and deadlines before submitting.
Is every death in Maui County recorded in a public obituary?
No. Families may choose private ceremonies, delayed notices or no public obituary. Public memorial listings are different from official death records and should not be treated as a complete list of deaths.