Ultimate Guide: Placing an Obituary in Pioneer Press

How to Place an Obituary in the Pioneer Press

Placing an obituary in the Pioneer Press requires specific information to be submitted through email to [email protected] . Unfortunately , obituaries can not be placed on the website directly . For any inquiries , you can contact the obituary desk at 651 - 228 - 5263 . The obituary checklist includes your full name , address , phone number , alternate phone number , name of the deceased , obituary text , and a photo in JPEG or PDF format.

Obituary Policy and Process

Verification of death is a crucial step in publishing an obituary . A name and phone number of the funeral home or cremation society handling the arrangements are required . The obituary will be faxed or emailed for review before publication in the newspaper . It is important to carefully review the proof for any errors or changes before publication . All obituaries will appear on TwinCities.com with a permanent online guestbook presence . Payment is required before publication and can be made via credit card , EFT , or cash at the front counter.

Placing an obituary for more than one day comes with a discount , but it must be scheduled on the first run date to apply . Any changes to the online obituary presence can be handled through the obituary desk . Memoriam submissions are also accepted at the Pioneer Press . Rates for obituaries vary based on the number of lines and photos included . Deadlines for submission are strictly enforced to ensure publication on the requested day.

Payment Procedure and Rates

The minimum charge for an obituary is 62 for the first 10 lines , with an additional cost for each line thereafter . Photos published with the obituary incur an extra charge per day . It is important to follow the deadline times for submission to guarantee publication on the requested day . Memoriam submissions are available for remembrances of loved ones who have passed , with different rates from obituaries.

For more information on placing an obituary or memoriam in the Pioneer Press , contact 651 - 228 - 5280 during business hours , Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM . You can submit your memoriam ad via email to [email protected] or call the provided phone number for assistance.