Letter requesting genealogy records from funeral home

Description

Use this letter template to request copies of death records for ancestors. The letter encloses a self-addressed, stamped envelope and an offer to pay for any research or copying costs.

User

[Street Address]

[City, ST ZIP Code]

[Date]

[Recipient Name]

[Title]

[Company Name]

[Street Address]

[City, ST ZIP Code]

Dear [Recipient Name]:

I am writing to request help in locating death records for my great-grandfather, Stefan Delmarco. He is buried in the Main Street Cemetery in Danville, Pennsylvania. I do not know his exact date of death; however, I do know that he died between 1920 and 1930. As I understand it, your funeral home was one of three operating near Danville during that time. Would it be possible for you to search your records for information on him?

I have enclosed a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your reply. If there are research or copying costs, please send me a bill at the above address. Thank you for your time in considering my request.

Sincerely,

User

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