How It Works

If you lost a loved one, ShivaListings is here to help you notify friends, families and coworkers. ShivaListings makes it easy to share funeral and shiva information, easing the burden of calling and answering calls at this difficult time.

If you are using one of the many affiliated funeral homes, the initial information may be entered for you. If not, follow these following simple steps:

1. Create a ShivaListings account. This is free and requires an email address, your name and a password that you create. In minutes you will receive an email confirmation. Go to that link (AOL users copy and paste that link to your browser and click go) and your account is active.
2. Click “Create a Listing” (under the “For Mourners” tab near the top of the page) and fill in the information boxes. If there are items you don’t know the answer to yet, don’t worry - you can add to it later. Fill out only the information that you want to share.
3. Use the shiva information boxes to convey information about when and where the family will be sitting shiva and use the text box for additional information, such as special dietary requests.
4. When you are finished, click “publish this listing”.

If you want to add or modify information (if you or the funeral home set up the listing):

1. Login with your email address and password.
2. Click “Update a Listing” under the “For Mourners” tab.
3. Add or change the information as you see fit.

If you are searching for information on a deceased person and you know their name or other information:

1. Enter the deceased’s name in the boxes at the top right (the city and state are optional, but will limit the number of names you get). This can be done without logging in.
2. If you want more detailed information about the shiva, sign the guest book, leave a photo or add a memory on the Memorial Page, you must be a registered user and sign in. If you are a registered user, you can also make donations to charities in memory of the deceased or coordinate food to be sent to the shiva house. This will help the family manage meals or desserts.
3. To be a registered user, you must create a ShivaListings account. This is free and requires an email address, your name and a password that you create. In minutes you will receive an email confirmation. Go to that link (AOL users copy and paste that link to your browser and click go) and your account is active.

If you are searching for information on a deceased person and you don’t know their name (for example, a relative of a friend or coworker):

1. Click on the box on the top right “Search by Relative”
2. Enter the name of the relative you know. This can be done without logging in. A list will be displayed of the deceased, along with a date of passing.
3. Follow steps 2 and 3 above.