How to Share a Loved One’s Story in the Newspaper

When someone passes away, people want to remember them. A newspaper can help by printing an obituary. You can send the details in several ways.

1. Email a Form

• Information required:
• Deceased’s name
• Your full contact details
• A photo (JPEG or PDF; other formats may work but check with the office)
• The text of the notice

2. Online Portal

• Walks you through each step.
• Lets you see a preview before it goes live.

3. Need Help?

Call the obituary desk. They answer questions about:

• Deadlines
• How to fill out the form

Proof and Corrections

Before the paper prints your notice, they send you a proof.

• Read it carefully.
• If something is wrong, tell them right away.
• Once the paper goes out, they can’t fix mistakes.

Payment

You must pay before the deadline.

• By phone: credit card
• Electronic transfer: provide bank details

Pricing:

• First 12 lines: $162
• Each extra line: $12
• Photos: $125 per day

Discounts:

• More than one day of placement
• Multiple notices (a third placement can be free)

Online Obituaries

The office also handles online obituaries.

• Changes after the paper is printed must go through them by phone.

Memoriam

If you want a shorter remembrance, called a Memoriam, the rates are different.
Call or email for details.

Verification

Always verify the death with a funeral home or a death certificate.
The newspaper needs that proof before printing.

Deadlines

• Check the daily deadlines so your notice appears on the right day.
• The office is closed weekends and holidays, so plan ahead.