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ObitMessenger Shutdown FAQs

When will ObitMessenger be going away?
ObitMessenger will be shutting down permanently on Thursday, August 31, 2023. You will no longer be able to log into your account after that date.

When will I stop receiving emails?
If you are currently signed up for ObitMessenger email alerts, you will continue to receive them until Thursday, August 31, 2023.

Will I still be able to access my ObitMessenger account until August 31, 2023?
All users that have an active ObitMessenger account will be able to log in and edit/update keywords until the platform shuts down.

Will I still be billed for my ObitMessenger account?
You will not be billed any further for your ObitMessenger subscription.

Why am I still hitting a paywall when trying to log into my account or view more results?
If you're still seeing a paywall when attempting to log into your account, we suggest you clear your browser's cache and cookies and try again.

How can I sign up for newspaper, community, high school, or college obituary alerts?
If you would like to sign up for these types of daily obituary alerts, navigate to the page you'd like to subscribe to, select the "Get Updates" option in the top right corner of your browser, and input your email address.

To find and sign up for updates from your local newspaper(s)'s obituary page, click here.

To find and sign up for updates from your community's obituary page, click here.

To find and sign up for updates from your alma mater's page, click here.

Is there something else I can use to find obituaries that match my ObitMessenger keywords?
Our obituary search experience on the Legacy website allows users to search obituaries in a myriad of different ways, including by looking for specific keywords. While you can't set up email alerts with it, you can bookmark the page once you've input your search criteria and return to it at will.

You can visit our obituary search page at www.legacy.com/obituaries/search. To locate the keyword field on our search page, click "More Filters" and then expand the "Search Within Results" section.

What if I have another question regarding my ObitMessenger subscription?
Please reach out to our customer support team via the contact form here: https://www.legacy.com/faq/#other-questions