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How Much Do Online Obituaries or Printed Obituaries Cost?
Creating an online obituary tends to be a less expensive option than printing one in a newspaper, with fees ranging from no cost to over $100. Many funeral homes have […]
Creating an online obituary tends to be a less expensive option than printing one in a newspaper, with fees ranging from no cost to over $100. Many funeral homes have a website where those utilizing their funeral services can publish a free obituary online. Independent websites such as EverLoved.com or Memoria.co offer free packages for an obituary or memorial page. An online obituary can typically be as long as you like, and include as many photos as you like, for the same set cost. Legacy.com provides the option to publish an obituary in the printed newspaper of your choice, according to individual publication rates, as well as create an online memorial page.
The cost of printing an obituary in a newspaper varies widely, ranging from about $80 to over $1,000, depending on the size and circulation of the paper. Larger newspapers or those with broader audiences are often more expensive, while local or smaller community newspapers are usually less. Printed obituaries are also usually charged by the word or by the column inch, so the longer the obituary, the higher the cost. This is also true if you include photos or special formatting. Running the obituary for multiple days or in a Sunday edition is also typically higher cost. Any newspaper that runs a printed obituary will typically include it in their online edition for no added cost. Another option is to print a very short notice in the paper and link it to the full obituary on the funeral home website or obituary platform. For the most accurate information, it’s best to contact the specific newspaper where you plan to place the obituary.
If you need help composing one, please check out our guidelines for writing an obituary.
Sources
“How much does a newspaper or online obituary cost?” Titan Caskets. https://titancasket.com/blogs/funeral-guides-and-more/how-much-does-a-newspaper-or-online-obituary-cost
“Publish a free online obituary”. Ever Loved. https://everloved.com/obituaries/
“Create and publish a free obituary online.” Memoria. https://memoria.co/obituaries
“Legacy’s Obituary Writer”. Legacy. https://www.legacy.com/place-an-obituary-anywhere-2
“How much does it cost to publish an obituary?” Trustworthy. https://www.trustworthy.com/blog/how-much-does-obituary-cost
