Madison Obituary Lookup
Madison obituary records are available through Huntsville-area resources since this city of 64,000 shares Madison County with its larger neighbor. The Huntsville Times is the main newspaper for Madison obituaries, and the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library has an excellent obituary index. Legacy Chapel is the only funeral home located within Madison city limits, though other area funeral homes also serve residents. The HMCPL obituary index at obits.hmcpl.org covers The Huntsville Times from 1928 to 2018. Current obituaries appear on Legacy.com daily. Madison shares the Madison County Probate Court with Huntsville for all vital records.
Madison Quick Facts
Madison County Probate Court
Madison residents file vital records through the Madison County Probate Court in Huntsville. The probate office handles death certificates, wills, estate files, and marriage records.
The Madison County Probate Court serves both Madison and Huntsville. The courthouse is in downtown Huntsville, about 10 miles from Madison city center.
| Address | 100 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801 |
|---|---|
| Alternate | 1918 Memorial Parkway NW, Huntsville, AL 35801 |
| Phone | 256-532-3330 |
| probate@madisoncountyal.gov | |
| Website | madisoncountyal.gov/departments/probate-judge |
Madison County also has an archives facility at 6921 Highway 431 in Owens Cross Roads. This location holds historical records useful for genealogy research.
Newspapers Serving Madison
Madison does not have its own daily newspaper. Residents are served by Huntsville-area publications, primarily The Huntsville Times. This paper has published since 1816 and covers all of Madison County.
Current obituaries appear on Legacy.com at legacy.com/us/obituaries/local/alabama/madison. You can search by name and filter by date.
For historical obituaries, use the HMCPL obituary index at obits.hmcpl.org. It covers The Huntsville Times from 1928 to 2018 and includes deaths from Madison city.
Library Resources for Madison
Madison residents can use the Madison Public Library, which is part of the Madison County system. For obituary research, the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library has the best resources.
The HMCPL obituary index is free to search online. It contains thousands of entries from The Huntsville Times covering all of Madison County including the city of Madison.
| HMCPL Main | 915 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 |
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| Phone | 256-532-5969 |
| hhrdept@hmcpl.org | |
| Obituary Index | obits.hmcpl.org |
The library offers photocopies of obituaries for $5 each. Staff can help with research that isn't available in the online index.
Madison Funeral Homes
Legacy Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory is the only funeral home located within Madison city limits. It opened in April 2016 at the corner of Hughes Road and Madison Blvd.
- Legacy Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory - Corner of Hughes Road and Madison Blvd, Madison, AL | legacychapelfunerals.com
- Madison Chapel Funeral Home - 8521 Lee Highway, Madison, AL 35758 | Phone: 256-895-9900
- Berryhill Funeral Home & Crematory - Serves Madison area | berryhillfh.com
Many Huntsville funeral homes also serve Madison residents. If you know which funeral home handled services, check their website for obituary archives.
How to Find Madison Obituaries
For recent obituaries, start with Legacy.com. Search by name and filter to Madison or Madison County. Most obituaries from the past few years are available.
For historical obituaries, use the HMCPL obituary index. It covers 1928 to 2018 and includes Madison city deaths. The index is free and easy to search online.
Other search options:
- Echovita has Madison obituaries at echovita.com/us/obituaries/al/madison
- CurrentObituary.com lists recent Madison deaths
- Find a Grave for burial records
- Contact HMCPL Special Collections for help with hard-to-find obituaries
For death certificates, contact Madison County Probate Court or the Alabama Department of Public Health. The fee is $15 for a search and first copy. Under Alabama Code Section 22-9A-21, certificates less than 25 years old have access restrictions.
Legal Help for Madison Residents
If you need assistance with estate matters, probate, or obtaining records:
- Legal Services Alabama - Huntsville Office - Free legal help for qualifying residents
- Central Intake Line: 1-866-456-4995
Legal Services Alabama handles probate matters, record access, and civil legal issues. Call the intake line to check if you qualify for free services.
Nearby Cities
These Alabama cities near Madison also have obituary resources. Madison shares most resources with Huntsville.
Huntsville is directly adjacent to Madison. Both cities share the same county and most obituary resources. Decatur is about 20 miles west in Morgan County.
Madison County Resources
For complete information about obituary records in Madison County, including all cities and rural areas, visit our county page.
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