**How to Place an Obituary in the Pioneer Press**

If you wish to place an obituary in the Pioneer Press, please follow the guidelines below to ensure your notice is processed smoothly.

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### How to Submit an Obituary

To submit an obituary, please email all required information (see checklist below) to:
**obits@pioneerpress.com**

*Please note: There is currently no option to place obituaries through our website.*

If you have questions, contact our obituary desk at **651-228-5263**.

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### Obituary Checklist

#### General Information (About You)
– **Full Name**
– **Address** (City, State, Zip Code)
– **Phone Number**
– **Alternate Phone Number** (if any)

#### Obituary Specification (About the Notice)
– **Name of Deceased**
– **Obituary Text**
– **Photo**: Attach as a JPEG or PDF (TIF and other formats also accepted—we will contact you if there are any issues with the photo)
– **Ad Run Dates**: Specify which dates you’d like the obituary to appear

**Discounts:**
There is a discount for running the notice more than one day, but this must be scheduled on the first run date. If a photo is used, it must be included for both days for the discount to apply.

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### Policies

#### Verification of Death
A verification step is required for all obituary submissions. Please provide the **name and phone number of the funeral home or cremation society** handling arrangements.
We must contact them during business hours to verify the death.

– **Body Donation Programs:** If the deceased was donated to the University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program or a similar program, provide their contact number for verification.
– **Alternative:** A death certificate can also be used for verification (only one form of verification is necessary).

*Note: Please allow adequate time for verification, especially during weekends due to limited business hours.*

#### Guestbook and Outside Websites
– We cannot reference other media sources, guestbooks, or obituaries placed elsewhere.
– A link to the funeral home’s website or a family contact email may be included. For guidance, contact us directly.

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### Obituary Process

1. **Proof & Review**: After you submit your obituary, you will receive a proof (by fax or email) for review prior to publication. This proof will include both the price and the scheduled run dates.

2. **Approve Promptly**: Please review your proof carefully. Notify us of any changes or corrections before the notice appears as per daily deadlines.

3. **After Publication**: Changes cannot be made, and we cannot be held responsible for errors noted after final proofing.

4. **For Online Obituaries**: Changes can be requested by contacting the obituary desk.

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### Payment Procedure

**Pre-payment is required** for all notices before publication.
After approving your proof, please call **651-228-5263** to provide payment information.

Methods accepted:
– **Credit Card**: Payment is accepted by phone only (for your security and PCI compliance).
– **EFT (Check by Phone)**: Provide your routing and account numbers.

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### Rates

– **Minimum Charge**: $162 for up to the first 12 lines
– **Each Additional Line**: $12 per line
– **40+ Lines**: 7.5% per-line discount applied
– **Photo Charge**: $125 per photo, per day (e.g., 2 photos for 2 days = $500)
– **Two Day Run**: 20% discount off both placements (must be scheduled at submission; photo must run both days for the discount)
– **Three Obituaries**: Third placement is free

*If your ad is less than 12 lines, the minimum charge still applies.*

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### Deadlines

To ensure timely publication, follow these deadlines:

– **Hours:** Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
– **Closed weekends and holidays**
– **Deadline Schedule:** (Please contact us for specific cutoff times.)

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### Memoriam Notices

Memoriam submissions are remembrances of a loved one who has passed, and rates differ from obituary rates.

For more information about placing a memoriam, contact us at:
**651-228-5280** or email for details.

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For any additional questions, please call the obituary desk at **651-228-5263**.
Thank you for allowing us to assist you during this difficult time.
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