A private way to keep track
A private obituary
watchlist.
For the people you still wonder about.
We're building a private obituary watchlist that checks public notices, so you don't have to keep searching for someone from your past.
Early-access waitlist. Monitoring does not start at signup.
Out of touch. Not forgotten.
You don't have to be close
to still care.
An old friend. A former colleague. Someone you can't, or choose not to, contact. Some names stay on your mind long after the relationship changes.
Old friends / Former coworkers / Estranged family
Teachers & mentors / People from another chapter
The planned experience
Keep the names.
Leave the repeat searching.
One private list. Public-source evidence.
A decision that stays with you.
- 01
Add the person, not just a name.
A name, last known location and approximate age help separate the right person from someone with the same name.
- 02
Let the checking happen.
We're building ongoing checks of permitted public obituary and memorial sources, with possible matches flagged for review.
- 03
Look at the evidence yourself.
See the source and the details that align or conflict. Review a lead, dismiss a mismatch, or leave it undecided.
Jordan Ellis
Chicago, IL Around 70
The name and city align, but the age is different.
| Detail | Your watchlist | Public notice |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jordan Ellis | Jordan Ellis |
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL |
| Age | Around 70 | 48 |
Useful. Not all-knowing.
A notice is a starting point.
Not the whole story.
Public information can be incomplete, late, or wrong. You deserve to know the limits before you rely on it.
Where we plan to look
- Funeral-home memorial pages
- Public obituary and memorial sites
- Local publication notices
Only where access is permitted. Supported sources, locations and check frequency will be published before activation.
About our sourcesWhat we can't promise
- Every death, everywhere
- Immediate or official confirmation
- A match based on a name alone
No public notice may be available. A missing result does not mean someone is alive; a match does not establish identity.
Understand the limitsNeed an answer today? Start with a manual search. IfTheyDie is being built for checking over time, not for emergency information or official verification.
Read the guidePersonal does not mean public.
Your reasons are yours.
Your list should be, too.
This is a sensitive kind of information. Privacy and careful review belong at the center of it.
Read the privacy policyA private watchlist
The names you add are not published or shared with other users. We do not sell watchlist data.
Monitoring, not contacting
The planned service checks public notices. It does not reach out to the people on your list.
A way to put things right
Request corrections or deletion through our contact page. Read the policy for operational retention limits.
Early access
Know what you're joining.
And what you're not.
Join for availability updates and an invitation when the core experience is ready. You'll see the price and coverage before deciding whether monitoring is right for you.
Join early access- Monitoring price
- Announced before activation
- Availability
- Preparing limited early access
- What starts today
- Access updates, not monitoring
- Notifications
- Email planned; delivery in validation
No charge, subscription or active watchlist begins when you join.
Can I start monitoring someone today?
Not yet. We are preparing a limited early-access release. Joining the waitlist gets you availability updates, not an active watchlist or monitoring. We will share supported sources, locations, check frequency and pricing before you decide to activate the service. There is no confirmed launch date yet.
What information will I need to add someone?
Start with their name and last known location. An approximate age or birth year, previous names, nicknames and known relatives can help separate people with the same name. You do not need to know everything. Only add information you are authorized to use, and avoid sensitive documents or unnecessary personal details.
Will they know I added them?
The planned service checks published notices; it is not an outreach service. We do not plan to contact the people you add or publish your watchlist. Use it respectfully, not to harass, impersonate or bypass someone's privacy boundaries.
How will you let me know about a possible match?
We are working toward email notifications that link to a source-first review queue. Delivery, settings and check frequency are still being validated. SMS and webhook delivery are not currently available. An alert would mean a possible match needs review, not that a death has been confirmed.
Which countries and sources will be covered?
Launch coverage is still being validated. The focus is publicly available obituaries, funeral-home memorials and local notices where access is permitted. We will publish the supported sources and locations before activating monitoring. We do not offer a complete international death registry or unrestricted access to official records.
What if there is no obituary, or the name is common?
A death may never appear in a public notice. Sources can be delayed, unavailable or outside our coverage. Common names can also produce false matches. No result does not mean someone is alive, and a matching name alone does not establish identity. Compare several details and review the original source.
How is this different from searching or setting an alert?
A manual search is a good place to start when you need an answer now. IfTheyDie is being built for repeated checking over time, with the identifying details and review history kept together. General search alerts can also help, but you still need to assess relevance and identity yourself. None of these approaches can guarantee every death will be found.
Can I correct or delete my information?
You can request correction or deletion through our contact page. Some operational records may need to be retained for security, abuse prevention or legal obligations. Our privacy policy explains what we collect and why. We do not sell watchlist data.
A little clarity, right now
Start with what you can find.
For the names that stay with you
A little less wondering.
Be among the first to hear when a more thoughtful way to keep track is ready.