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

The local newspaper offers a clear path for families to honor someone who has passed away.

Submitting Your Obituary

• Contact Methods
• Call or email the obituary desk.

• Most families route submissions through funeral homes, but you can submit directly.

• Email Submission
• Attach the full obituary text in a Word or Google document, or paste it into the email body.

• Include photos by attaching them to the same message.

• Proof of Deceased
• Provide a phone number for the funeral home or cremation service.
• Alternatively, send a copy of the death certificate.

• Your Contact Information
• Name, phone number, and address must accompany the submission.

Payment & Confirmation

1. Payment – Must be made by credit card.
2. Confirmation – The paper sends a confirmation of the completed notice before requesting payment.
3. Printing – The obituary is printed only after full payment is received.

Timing

• Submit for any future date, but the obituary must arrive by 3:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled publication.

Pricing

• For detailed pricing, call the obituary desk at the phone number provided on the newspaper’s website.