Vermont Obituaries

Though the index cannot be searched online, you can still have Vermont death notices located, copied, and mailed to you. All you need to do is make a request through the mail, providing the information required to locate the clipping, as well as a small non-refundable fee, and staff members from the Library will locate the Burling Free Press microfilm and copy it for you.

Local newspapers that have a strong online presence can be a great help to obituary researchers. The Addison County Independent offers obituaries in a blog-style format. The whole website is searchable, and coverage goes back to 2007. However, browsing for a specific record could end up taking time, as only a few load on each page.

The best part about local papers is local flavor. In the case of the Herald of Randolph, the homespun charm is immediately evident, and extends to the obituaries section. Great for researchers, this paper has online archives that date back to 2000, and a convenient search engine to help locate exactly what you need more quickly

Many newspapers only feature death notices for the last few weeks online, which can be difficult. The Journal Opinion gives readers instant access to an entire year's worth of death notices. Unfortunately, these death notices are brief, and don't include the colorful details that can make obituaries personal and touching. Still, for those looking for general facts, this paper is excellent

The Rutland Herald is a great example of a local paper that lets users get the most out of obituary notices by posting them online. This makes finding a specific notice easier, with an online search option that may help to access older archived issues. Unfortunately, only the most current articles are immediately available without a thorough search, and there is no dedicated obituary search engine.

For smaller communities like Stowe, Vermont, finding online death notices of any kind might seem impossible. However, the Stowe Reporter does have an online presence, and even lists obituaries on the internet. Unfortunately though, only recent obits are listed on the website. However, older articles may be found in the online archives, which are fully searchable.

The Valley News is one of the few smaller newspapers that offers a research-friendly online archive of obituaries. The death notices for this paper are grouped online by date. Coverage extends back to 2006, which is very good. Unfortunately, searching by last name isn't possible, so knowing the date is really important.