The Seventh-day Adventist Periodical Index [www.andrews.edu/library/ahc/sdapi.cgi] maintains an Obituary Index where anyone can look up names of any Adventist family member who has had an obituary published in any North American Division union magazine. For this reason, the GLEANER editors do everything possible to see that our At Rest listings are as complete, logical and accurate as possible.

The NPUC church where the funeral or memorial service is held is responsible for getting the family information submitted for publication in the GLEANER in a timely manner. This may be done by the officiating pastor or the church secretary, clerk or communication leader—whoever has been assigned this responsibility. Here’s how you can facilitate the process. Type or clearly print the information just as you observe it done in the GLEANER, remembering to always list women’s maiden names and any previous married names (in blended families). Note that only immediate surviving family members are listed, including stepchildren, stepbrothers, stepsisters, half-brothers, half-sisters—but no in-laws, aunts, uncles or cousins—only people in the direct lineage that are still living. Include each one's city and state of residence.

When you’re all finished, give it to the designated person in the church. That individual will see that the information is e-mailed to gleaner@nw.npuc.org or will type up the information on a GLEANER Obituary Form and send it to GLEANER Family, PO Box 871150, Vancouver, WA 98687. If the service was not in an NPUC church, ask who will be submitting the obituary. If you are submitting an obituary that was printed in the local newspaper, check it for accuracy and be sure to note any corrections that need to be made before giving it to your church office.

When the information is submitted to the GLEANER, be very sure to include a name, address and daytime phone number where information or clarification may be obtained if necessary. Handwritten letters are often very difficult to interpret, so typewritten submissions are most appreciated. If you are uncertain about anything, please call the GLEANER office at (360) 816-1400.