Helpful Hints on Placing a Notice

What packages are available?

OBITUARY PACKAGE:

An obituary provides a meaningful summary of the person's life and legacy and can be personalized by the family with up to two photos, a border and a background. Obituaries can be run in multiple publications. Obituaries are included on our online news site.

OBITUARY VETERANS PACKAGE:

If your loved one was in the military, this package allows for the same options as the obituary package, but offers a complimentary flag emblem in honor of their service.

DEATH NOTICE: 

A free death notice provides a public record and allows for basic information such as name, date of birth, date of death and the name of the funeral home. Death notices allow for a minimum amount of space (approximately 50-60 words) and can run in 1 print publication only at no charge. Death Notices are not included on our online news site. URLs are not permitted in death notices.

IN MEMORIAM:

Remember your loved one on the anniversary of their death or another special date. You may choose up to two photos, a border and a background and can run this in multiple publications. In Memoriam notices are included on our online news site.

Is a death certificate or verification of death by a funeral home required to place an obituary?
All notices are subject to verification. This must be done by verification from the funeral home or crematorium or by showing the proof of death certificate prior to publication.

What if I miss the deadline for a publication?
Unfortunately, you will need to choose the next available date. If the date is unavailable on your screen, the deadline has passed.

How will I know how much an obituary will cost?
Our easy to use self-service portal will automatically quote the cost of the obituary as you build your notice.

How do I pay for an obituary notice?
Funeral homes that have an established account with the newspaper will be billed or have an option to pay by credit card.  Private parties must pay by credit card online during the self-serve transaction.

Can I make corrections/additions to an obituary?
Yes, corrections/additions can be made to an obituary, provided they are received by the deadline. Simply log in to your account, locate your obit in the "Future Ads" area, and "Modify" the obit. If you are paying by credit card and you change the cost of the obit, you will be credited/debited the correct amount, depending on if your obit increases or decreases.

Can I work on my notice and save it without submitting it?
Yes, you may build the notice, see how much it will cost and save it for later. You will be prompted to create an account so you can log in at a later date and finish and submit the notice.

How many days can an obituary run?
You can run your obituary on multiple days and in multiple publications.

How many days can a death notice run?
Death notices are ran one day and in one publication.

Can I manipulate the information within the ad, i.e.: type size, bold, etc.?
No. All obituary notices use standard formatting.

Is there a size limit for the body of an obituary?
The obituary will grow in size and allows up to a full page as more information is added.

How will I know if the newspaper receives my notice?
You will receive a confirmation email along with an emailed proof of the notice once the order is completed and you have submitted it for publication. Please be sure to enter an accurate email address where you wish to have the final PDF proof sent.

PHOTOS

When should a photo be included with an obituary?
Photos are a personal preference of the family.  Some families choose to use current photos while others select a favorite photo that has special meaning. As the printed obituary has lasting value, the family should choose the photo/photos that means the most to them.

Obituary Photo Tips:
- Select a photo that was shot in natural light without a flash. 
- Photos are relatively small. Be sure the photo is of the individual's face with minimal shadows.
- The better quality the original image is, the better it will look when printed.
- For best results, please select a jpg photo that is at least 200 dpi.

Is JPG the only format that can be used for a photo? 

Yes, all files must be jpegs.

Can I use a photo from a website?

Photos from websites are usually too small to print well, even if they look fine on the screen. Images need to be high resolution to avoid looking fuzzy in print. 

What is a good resolution for a photo?

A photo should be no less than 200 dpi at the size it will print.

Is there a maximum file size for a photo?  

Yes.  Photos should be under 2,000 Kbytes or 2 MB