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Sat May 9, 2009 1:12:23 am

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I just found a possible supplement/alternative to the Do Not Call Registry while browsing the USPS website.

You may request to have the deceased’s name removed from commercial marketing lists. To assist in this process, the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) has created a Deceased Do Not Contact list. All DMA members are required to remove names on this list from their mailing lists and many non-DMA members comply, as well. Once a name is registered, commercial contacts from DMA members should begin to decrease within three months. There is a $1 fee for the service.

There is apparently a do not contact system for deceased people. I haven't tried registering myself and I don't know how thorough their verification is.

When you register a name with DDNC, the person's name, address, phone number and e-mail address is placed on a special do not contact file. All DMA members are required to eliminate these individuals from their prospecting campaigns. The service is also available to non-members of DMA so that all marketers may take advantage of this service to eliminate names.