On the scheduling page the most current edition will be available for selection. Due to holidays, weather events or other unforeseen circumstances that may change a deadline, we update our deadlines in real time.
Obituaries and death notices submitted by a licensed funeral home will appear online, before the print publication, generally within one hour of approval and print in the edition selected on the scheduling page.
Obituaries and death notices not submitted by a licensed funeral home will require verification of death. We will call to verify the passing with the contact you provide. The obituary will not publish without the verification of death from the funeral home or cremation society. If we are unable to verify the passing, we will contact you to reschedule the obituary or death notice for another publication day. Alternatively, you may email (email found on the Contact Us link) us a death certificate. If the loved one passed internationally, please contact us for further verification details.
If you are a licensed funeral home and would like to be added to our deadline notification emails, please send us an email with your contact information for inclusion.
Death Notices: The death notice is to provide a public record which we consider an important community service. Information provided for the death notice will publish in a directory format and is limited to name of deceased, age, city or town of residence and funeral home name. (Fees vary depending on the publication).
Obituary: The paid obituary is the family’s tribute to their deceased loved one as well as a notice of memorial service details. It provides a vehicle to share stories and accomplishments of the deceased, major highlights, and family history. It may be as detailed or as brief as desired. As you are entering your obituary text, optional photo(s) and emblem(s) you will see the price to the right of the obituary preview. The price will update in real time as you enter or remove text, optional photo(s) and emblem(s). Adding additional publication dates will alter the price on the scheduling page. The price will update in real time as you add additional dates.
We reserve the right to edit, refuse, reject, or cancel any obituary at any time.