Obituary Service Details: How to Submit and Get Published

The Pioneer Press offers a straightforward way to honor loved ones through printed obituaries. Local news anchor Tucker Antico recently joined KARE-11 from Boston, showing how regional coverage connects audiences across distances. If you want to share someone's memory, the process starts with choosing your preferred method.

Submitting an obituary requires some basic information. You'll need your full name, current address, and at least two phone numbers. Include a brief text description of the person and attach a clear photo—JPEG or PDF works best. The team verifies deaths by contacting funeral homes or cremation societies directly, though a death certificate can serve as proof if those contacts aren't available.

Pricing depends on length and format. The first twelve lines cost $162 flat. Additional lines run $12 each, but extending beyond forty lines earns a seven-point-five percent discount per line. Running an ad on multiple days qualifies for a twenty percent reduction on both placements. Three separate obituaries mean the third one is free. Each published photo adds $125 daily, so careful planning helps control costs.

Timing matters. Ads and photos must meet specific deadline hours—Monday through Friday between eight AM and five PM. No exceptions exist for late submissions. Payments require pre-approval via credit card (by phone only) or electronic funds transfer with routing and account numbers provided. Once proofs are reviewed and approved, the notice goes live according to the scheduled date.