**How to Place an Obituary in the Pioneer Press**
To place an obituary in the Pioneer Press, please follow the steps and guidelines below. If you have any questions, our obituary desk can be reached at 651-228-5263.
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### Submission Process
**1. Prepare Your Obituary Submission**
Send the following information by email to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). At this time, online submissions through our website are not available.
#### General Information:
– Your full name
– Address (City, State, Zip Code)
– Primary phone number
– Alternate phone number (if any)
#### Obituary Information:
– Name of the deceased
– Full obituary text
– A photo (JPEG or PDF file is preferred; TIF and other formats accepted. We will contact you if there are any issues with the photo.)
#### Ad Run Dates:
– Specify your preferred publication date(s)
– Discounts are available for consecutive run dates but must be scheduled with the first placement. If a photo is included, it must appear on all selected days for the discount to apply. Contact us for details.
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### Obituary Policies
**Verification of Death**
To publish an obituary, we require the name and phone number of the funeral home or cremation society handling arrangements. We must verify the death with them during their business hours. If the deceased’s body was donated to the University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program, or a similar program, please provide their phone number for verification. A death certificate can also serve as verification—only one method is necessary. Please allow sufficient time for verification, especially on weekends with limited business hours.
**Guestbook and External Websites**
Obituaries in the Pioneer Press may not refer to other media sources where an obituary or guestbook appears. However, you may include a funeral home website or family contact email. Contact us if you have questions regarding this policy.
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### Review and Proofing
Once your obituary is submitted, we will send a proof by fax or email. The proof will include the price and scheduled publication dates. **Review your proof carefully.** All corrections or changes must be made before the notice appears. We are not responsible for errors discovered after final proofing and publication.
For changes to an online obituary, please contact the obituary desk.
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### Payment Information
All obituary notices require pre-payment before publication. After approving your proof, call 651-228-5263 to provide payment information.
**Accepted Payment Methods:**
– **Credit Card:** Payment accepted by phone only (due to PCI regulations).
– **EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer):** Provide your routing and account numbers by phone.
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### Rates and Discounts
– **Minimum charge:** $162 for up to 12 lines
– **Each additional line:** $12
– **Notices over 40 lines:** 7.5% discount per line
– **Multiple days:** 20% discount on both the first and second placement if scheduled together
– **Photos:** $125 per photo, per day (e.g., 2 photos on 2 days = $500)
– **Place three obituaries:** The third placement is free
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### Deadlines and Hours
Please adhere to deadline times to ensure your obituary is published on your requested date.
**Obituary Desk Hours:**
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed weekends and holidays
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### In Memoriam Notices
Memoriam submissions, which honor the memory of a loved one, are priced differently from obituaries. For more information, please contact 651-228-5280 or email us.
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If you have additional questions or require further assistance, please contact the obituary desk at 651-228-5263.
Thank you for choosing the Pioneer Press.
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