Seattle Washington Death Records
King County Medical Examiner’s Office decedent lists by day - King County, Washington
Definitions - Cause of Death The cause of death means the disease, abnormality, injury, or poisoning that caused the death. Specific cause of death information is recorded on the death certificate and is entered into the Washington State Vital Statistic system.
https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/health-safety/medical-examiner/decedents
Seattle Times Obituaries
Barbara Grubb 1935 - 2025 Barbara Grubb, 90, beloved mother and grandmother, peacefully passed away on December 12, 2025, with her loved ones at her side. Born on March 13, 1935, in Mt. Vernon, WA., Barbara is remembered for her quick wit, creativity, warmth, kindness, and joyful loving nature. Barbara created a beautiful home centered on...
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Seattle Obituaries Obits for the Seattle, WA Area
Local obituaries for the Seattle, Washington area. 6,377 Obituaries. Publish Date. Result Type. Filter Options. Friday, January 30, 2026 ...
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/local/washington/seattle-areaHistorical death records - King County, Washington
Originally, no official records were kept for deaths occurring in King County. In September 1881, the city of Seattle began keeping death registers, and in July 1891, King County began keeping official death records. On July 1, 1907, Washington State also began keeping death records.
https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/executive-services/data-information-services/archives/find-it-in-archives/vital-records/death-records
Washington Vital Records • FamilySearch
Vital Records for Washington start the following years: Washington Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online[edit | edit source] Births[edit | edit source] - 1803-2010 U.S., Washington, County Records, 1803-2010 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; Images/no index. - 1852-1963 Washington, Births at MyHeritage - index & images ($) - 1869-1950 Washington Birth Records, 1869-1950 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index $ image...
https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Washington_Vital_Records
King County Vital Records (WA) Order Certificates - VitalChek
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https://www.vitalchek.com/v/vital-records/washington/public-health-seattle-and-king-county
Obituaries Seattle Times
Latest Obituaries In Memoriam Learn & Prepare When someone close to you passes away, it can be difficult to know what to do. Whether you are planning a funeral service, buying flowers, expressing condolences, or just trying to figure out how to process grief, this library of articles will help you understand what to expect.
https://obituaries.seattletimes.com/
Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017 - Ancestry
Washington State Department of Health. State Death Records Index, 1907-1996. Microfilm. Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington. This database contains death records for the state of Washington for the years 1907-2017. In addition to providing the name of the deceased, the records also provides the person's age, place and date of death, and sex.
https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6716/
Order a death certificate - King County, Washington
You must have a relationship to the person whose death certificate you are ordering. You will need to show proof of your identity and relationship. You will also need to pay any necessary fees. There are no refunds, even if we cannot locate the record or if you are not eligible to receive the death certificate.
https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/certificates-permits-licenses/order-death-certificate
Order a death certificate - King County, Washington
You must have a relationship to the person whose death certificate you are ordering. You will need to show proof of your identity and relationship. You will also need to pay any necessary fees. There are no refunds, even if we cannot locate the record or if you are not eligible to receive the death certificate.
https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/certificates-permits-licenses/order-death-certificate
Death Records: Online Searchable Death Indexes and Databases
A list of online indexes for finding death records, listed by state.
https://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html
KUOW - Seattle's first 2026 homicide stems from a shooting more than 50 years ago
Seattle's first 2026 homicide stems from a shooting more than 50 years ago The story of Joseph Garrett’s murder is more than 50 years in the making. His life ended on Jan. 4, making 71-year-old Garrett Seattle’s first homicide of 2026.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-s-first-2026-homicide-stems-from-a-shooting-more-than-50-years-ago
Media Release Information Pierce County, WA - Official Website
Media Release Information For all deaths reported to the Pierce County Medical Examiner on or after 12/01/2025, publicly releasable case information is available in our public information portal. Each post currently on our News Flash page will remain available for one year from date of post.
https://www.piercecountywa.gov/6996/Media-Release-Information