NOKfinders.

02/26/2026

02/11/2026

Funeral directors fill an important role in society that often goes unseen. My appreciation for them grows every time I interact with them. A few weeks ago I presented at the New Hampshire Funeral Directors Association meeting and had a chance to hear their stories.

NOKfinders is honored to serve funeral directors by providing genealogy research to locate next of kin for decedents that would otherwise go unclaimed. This is done at no cost to the funeral homes.

Our work ensures families are notified when someone dies. Experienced genealogists identify next of kin. The information is then used by the medical examiner, coroner, or funeral home to contact the family. Without our work, a death notification to the family would not be possible and the decedent is at risk of becoming unclaimed.

11/03/2025

What an amazing experience at the New England Regional Genealogical Consortium (NERGC) in Manchester, NH!

The conference was packed with many sessions and time to connect. It was great to catch up with other professionals and meet many new people who share a passion for genealogy.

Genealogy is used for many purposes and participants were eager to learn how NOKfinders is using it to help prevent people from being unclaimed after death.

A big thank you to the organizers for a stellar event!

10/15/2025

Find your place on the NOKfinders team as an Ambassador, Researcher, Reviewer or Contributor!

Develop your skills and gain confidence by contributing to meaningful work.

NOKfinders will be at Booth #210 at the New England Regional Genealogical Conference 2025, October 29-November 1 in Manchester, NH! NERGC - New England Regional Genealogical Conference

Visit NOKfinders' website - www.nokfinders.com to find out more!

10/12/2025

The NOKfinders team of seasoned volunteer genealogists has helped find next of kin for hundreds of unclaimed and missing person cases. Let’s talk about what we do and how you can help!

NOKfinders will be at Booth #210 at the New England Regional Genealogical Conference 2025, October 29-November 1 in Manchester, NH! NERGC - New England Regional Genealogical Conference

Visit NOKfinders' website - www.nokfinders.com to find out more!

10/06/2025

NOKfinders will be at Booth #210 at the New England Regional Genealogical NERGC - New England Regional Genealogical Conference, October 29-November 1, 2025 in Manchester, NH!

Stop by to learn how we harness the power of genealogy to find next-of-kin and advance cases of missing, unidentified, and unclaimed persons.

Learn how you can be part of our team!

Visit NOKfinders website - www.nokfinders.com to find out more !

07/31/2025

As a funeral director have you ever had trouble finding next of kin of a decedent in your care? NOKfinders can help! We find next of kin at no cost to funeral homes.

Our professionally trained volunteers conduct discreet and confidential forensic genealogy research. Cases with recent decedents are prioritized and handled quickly.

Visit NOKfinders website - https://nokfinders.com/agencies/ - to find out more and submit your first case!

07/28/2025

As a Funeral Director, Coroner, or Medical Examiner have you ever had trouble finding next of kin of a decedent in your care? NOKfinders can help! We find next of kin at no cost to agencies.

Our professionally trained volunteers conduct discreet and confidential forensic genealogy research. Cases with recent decedents are prioritized and handled quickly.

Visit NOKfinders website - https://nokfinders.com/agencies/ - to find out more and submit your first case!

02/05/2025

https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2024/11/17/missing-persons-database-namus-how-to-enter-search-family-members/74445793007/

Anyone can add missing persons to the national NamUs database, which has helped to solve tens of thousands of cases. Here's how to use it.

02/03/2025

National Missing Persons Day (February 3, 2025) reminds us we must keep the porch light burning and never give up searching for the missing among us.

This week NOKfinders invites you to join us in raising awareness and supporting the search for missing individuals Together, we can make a difference in reuniting families and solving long-standing cases.

NOKfinders' dedicated team of forensic genealogists has invested more than 1,500 hours of research in finding next-of-kin (NOK) in missing and unclaimed person cases. We specialize in difficult cases and offer our expertise to various agencies and organizations, including coroners and medical examiners.

Let’s help bring them home.

02/02/2025

February 3rd is National Missing Persons Day.

Today - and everyday - we remember those who are missing and support their families. Every year, thousands of people go missing in the United States, leaving behind loved ones searching for answers.

Here are a few ways to help spread the word about the missing in your community:

Share missing person alerts.

Support local search efforts.

Volunteer for fundraising events or awareness campaigns sponsored by missing persons organizations.

Encourage family members to provide a DNA reference sample.

Together, we can make a difference and bring hope to families of missing persons. Let's use our voices to keep their stories alive and help bring them home.

12/19/2024

Why are people in middle age more likely to go unclaimed after death? “The Unclaimed: Abandonment and Hope in the City of Angels” written by Pamela Prickett and Stefan Timmermans, puts a face to individuals who are at risk of going unclaimed, as well as the scene investigators, notification officers, and crematorium workers who care for them.