Be sure the read the complete Obituary Policy PDF as this list does not include all relative items or policies.

Basic obituaries will continue to be published free of charge, providing there is an obvious connection to our subscriber area.

Clients who want to share more than the basic details in an obituary may do so for a nominal price, as outlined below.

The following information constitutes a basic obituary and will be published free of charge:

• Name, age, residence of deceased, date and place of death
• Date and place of birth and parents' names, including mother's maiden name.
• Basic military service.
• Primary or most recent occupation.
• Date and place of marriage(s) and spouse's name, including wife's maiden name.
• Surviving spouse or significant other and immediate family members
• Preceded in death would include spouse, siblings, children and parents.
• Funeral service info
• Half-column photograph.

Obituaries also could include the following information for a flat $10 per category:

• Memberships.
• Military honors, years of service and battles fought.
• Hobbies and pastimes.
• Awards/honors.
• Residential history.
• Education history.
• Additional survivors not included in the free obituary.
• Preceded in death not included in free obituary.
• Previous occupations, other than the most recent included in the basic obituary.
• Officiant at funeral service, graveside service, use of color guards, military rites, etc.

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