Request an Obituary

Manatee Library can provide copies of local obituaries if available in our archive. We will respond in most cases within two (2) business days but please allow more time for multiple obituaries.

Please email Ask a Librarian with the following information:

• Name of deceased
• Date of death (we must have this, or we are unable to perform the search)
• Location (we are unable to perform the search if located outside of Manatee County)

If you do not know an exact date of death, you may wish to call the Historical Records Library which files Manatee County obituaries from last several decades alphabetically by last name: (941) 741-4070

Obituaries scanned and emailed are free of charge and sent as a PDF file attachment. Obituaries printed and mailed are charged as follows: $2.00 for mailing within Manatee County and $5.00 for mailing outside of Manatee County.

We are unable to perform in-depth genealogical research but, if you require extensive research assistance, you may wish to consult with a professional genealogist from the Association of Professional Genealogists. You may also contact the local Manatee Genealogical Society, which holds regular meetings.