What is the Difference Between an Obituary, a Death Notice, an Obituary Index and a Death Index?

The terms "Obituary" and "Death Notice" are often used interchangeably. The definition is stated in this video. When looking for obituaries online, you will come across Obituary Indexes and Death Indexes. There are distinct differences. These definitions are also included in this video, along with some examples. You need to make sure that you are using the data from the correct type of index.