California, San Francisco Mortuary Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection includes an index of San Francisco Mortuary Records for the years 1906 to 1931. The images are available at San Francisco Genealogy.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

 * The name of the deceased person
 * The date of burial
 * The names of relatives

Sample Image
To see a sample image click here: San Francisco Genealogy

How Do I Search the Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the person
 * The date and or place of death

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Search for vital records such as birth, marriage, and death on the state and county level
 * Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in census records
 * Search for death or burial information in BillionGraves Index
 * Search for an obituary in local newspapers

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, try searching a nearby locality
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of California.
 * California Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1905 | 1905-Present

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.