How do I submit an obituary to the Toledo Blade?

How do I submit an obituary to the Toledo Blade?

Place an Obituary: Place an Obituary in The Blade. For information on submitting an obituary, please contact The Blade by phone at 419-724-6433, or email at [email protected] or fax at 419-724-6442.

How much is it to place an obituary in The Toledo Blade?

The Toledo Blade charge is approximately $70 per inch. A photo may be added to the obituary at an additional cost of approximately $75 for black & white and $125 for color.

How do you write an obituary?

Summary

1. The full name of the deceased, including nicknames.
2. The age of the deceased at the time of death.
3. The city or town of residence at the time of death.
4. A list of immediate surviving family members.
5. A brief summary of the deceased’s life.
6. Memorial or funeral details with the address and date.

How many days should an obituary run?

For both online and newspaper obituary posts, you should try and publish within a week after the death of your loved one. If the obituary has funeral notifications such as the location and timing of the funeral, you should post at least three days prior to the funeral.

Why are obituaries so expensive?

In short, obituaries are often expensive due to the actual cost of printing and the fact that there used to be very few alternatives. Online obituaries, such as the free ones you can create here on Ever Loved, can vary in price, but are generally much cheaper than printed obituaries.

What should you not put in an obituary?

What You Don’t Have to Include in an Obituary

• Exact birth date. More people are choosing to leave out the deceased’s exact birth date when writing an obituary.
• Mother’s maiden name.
• Address.
• Education.
• Ex-spouses.
• Children.
• Jobs or careers.
• Cause of death.

What should you not include in an obituary?

Don’t put too much personal information in an obituary. Leave out details that could be used for identity theft, such as the deceased’s date and place of birth, middle name, maiden name and mother’s maiden name. Don’t include the deceased’s home address.

How late is too late for an obituary?

As long as the death is able to be confirmed via a funeral home or death certificate, an obituary may be published any time, be it weeks, months or years later.

What is the best day to publish an obituary?

Do you include ex wife in obituary?

Today’s etiquette dictates pretty firmly that it is the decision of the surviving family members whether or not to include the former spouse of the deceased in the obituary. Short of any obvious dissention among the family, many families choose to err on the side of caution and include the ex as a survivor.

Should an ex wife be mentioned in an obituary?

Most obituaries include the deceased’s current spouse in the list of survivors, but don’t mention any ex-spouses, as they are not typically considered current family.