tomadom Posted January 25, 2015 at 10:49 AM Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 at 10:49 AM Hi I know this is an unusual question but I am urgently looking for my friend who went for an operation some time ago and I haven't heard from her since. I'm worried that the operation went wrong and she may have died. Is there any way to search death notices for people living in Shanghai? Is there somewhere I can do this? I'm starting to become really concerned. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
889 Posted January 25, 2015 at 02:40 PM Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 at 02:40 PM I had a similar experience and only discovered the sad news by a web search. But that was exceptional. In general, you need to make some subtle inquiries among her circle of friends, colleagues, classmates and family. It can be awkward to raise this with those very close to her, so best to start on the edge of the circle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomadom Posted January 26, 2015 at 08:36 AM Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 at 08:36 AM Thanks. I don't plan to contact the family until I am certain. I only know her. Is there an avenue I can check China death notices for residents of Shanghai? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
889 Posted January 26, 2015 at 10:28 AM Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 at 10:28 AM I'm not sure what "death notices" you're referring to. No doubt the PSB keeps records for ID card/hukou purposes, but I'd be surprised if these are publicly available. In China, you need an intermediary to help with a great many things, and this is one of them. In effect, you need to ask the neighbours. If you have her Chinese name and if it's not too common a one, then you might possibly though not too likely come across a mention on a Chinese blog, alumni site, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liuzhou Posted January 26, 2015 at 10:44 AM Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 at 10:44 AM "Death notices" are not a general Chinese custom in the way they are in some western countries. Wish you luck in finding your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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