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We do not charge anything more to receive your obituary, edit it for grammar, punctuation and cost efficiency. Photo - The Free Press currently charges $150 to publish a Black & White photo in an obituary . A colour photo adds an additional $50. We do not markup the Free Press' publishing fees.

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Why are some obituaries not published?

Obituaries are not required by law , so the deceased's family might have chosen to forego publishing one . Publishing an obituary can be expensive , and the funds may be unavailable. The deceased has few family members or friends , so there might have, unfortunately, been no need for an obituary.

Why do I read obituaries?

D., Boston-based clinical psychologist, occasional obit reader, and author of the book How to Be Yourself. “ They cause us to reflect on the narrative of our own life and what we want that life to mean . Young people especially might look to them for guidance, a way of tapping the wisdom of their elders.”

Why do newspapers charge so much for obituaries?

Why does it cost so much to post an obituary? Publishing an obituary in the newspaper is expensive because of the limited space papers have . Newspapers value every inch of each page, so they must charge to use that limited space for an obituary.

How do I find an obituary for a specific person in Canada for free?

The Library and Archives of Canada also offers a free database to search for birth, death, and marriage records . Regardless of whether the Canadian you're searching for died in a different country, you're likely to find the obituary since he or she is a Canadian and should have records maintained within the archives.

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How much does it cost to put an obituary in the local newspaper?

Costs vary by publication. Newspapers charge by the line and can average $450 for a complete obituary. The average obituary cost begins at $200.00 and increases due to the amount of content, including a photograph and the length of the obituary.

Do you pay by the word for obituary?

Many newspapers charge by the line or inch for obituaries, not by the word . This means how much physical space the text will take up in the printed newspaper.

How many words is a free obituary?

The average obituary is 200-300 words , with some going way beyond that, and others being as short as 50 (essentially a death notice). Just know that the longer your obituary, the more expensive it will be to publish. Paying hundreds of dollars for 1,000+ words is an option for some people, but for most of us it isn't.

Do people get paid to write obituaries?

The estimated total pay for a Obituary Writer is $129,855 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $99,531 per year . These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users.

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CLAPSON, LILA

Passed on Dec 19, 1999

LILA ISOBELL CLAPSON Mrs. Lila Isobell Clapson passed away at the Rockyview General Hospital on September 5, 1999 at the age of 78 years....
Obituary, published on: September 8, 1999
CLAPSON, LILA

Passed on Dec 19, 1999

LILA ISOBELL CLAPSON Mrs. Lila Isobell Clapson passed away at the Rockyview General Hospital on September 5, 1999 at the age of 78 years....
Obituary, published on: September 9, 1999
REAHIL, JAMES

Aug 25, 1917 - Sep 18, 1999

JAMES RAYMOND REAHIL It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Reahil, who died peacefully on Saturday, September...
Obituary, published on: September 22, 1999
SMITH, GORDON

Passed on Oct 3, 1999

DR. GORDON JAMIESON SMITH It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father and grandfather. Dr. Gordon...
Obituary, published on: October 6, 1999
MATTHEWS, WILFRED

Passed on Oct 11, 1999

WILFRED THOMAS MATTHEWS Peacefully on Monday, October 11, 1999 at the Riverview Health Centre, Wilfred Matthews passed away at the age of...
Obituary, published on: October 13, 1999
SPENCE, JEAN

Passed on Oct 13, 1999

JEAN SPENCE At home on October 13, 1999 Jean Spence of Winnipeg quietly passed away at the age of 93. She leaves to mourn and remember her...
Obituary, published on: October 16, 1999
DAMAN, JONI

JONI DAMAN Peacefully, with her family by her side Joni ended her long and courageous battle with cancer. Joni will be lovingly remembered...
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Obituary, published on: October 18, 1999
DAVIS, MERYL

Passed on Nov 1, 1999

MERYL DAVIS (nee HAINSTOCK) Peacefully on Monday, November 1, 1999, Meryl Davis passed away at Golden West Centennial Lodge at 77 years of...
Obituary, published on: November 4, 1999
MCDONALD, WALTER

Mar 16, 1903 - Nov 7, 1999

WALTER CLIFTON MCDONALD It is with sadness in our hearts that we announce the death of Walter Clifton McDonald of Roland, MB on Sunday,...
Obituary, published on: November 10, 1999
JORDAN, WILMA

Jun 16, 1926 - Nov 21, 1999

WILMA EVA JORDAN (nee TAIT) It is with great sadness that the family members announce the very sudden passing of Wilma Eva Jordan on...
Obituary, published on: November 23, 1999
WALKEY, LORNE

Passed on Nov 19, 1999

LORNE WALKEY McTAVISH (Former owner of McTavish Motors, Cardale, MB, a member of Cardale Masonic Lodge and an avid curler and golfer) at...
Obituary, published on: November 25, 1999
KUCHTA, RAYMOND

Jan 27, 1925 - Dec 8, 1999

RAYMOND JOHN KUCHTA (Rejmunt Jan) On December 8, 1999, Raymond John Kuchta, aged 74, passed away suddenly, with his family at his side at...
Obituary, published on: December 11, 1999
HARRIS, GWENDOLYN

Passed on Dec 17, 1999

GWENDOLYN FLORENCE HARRIS (nee SMITH) After a lengthy illness, Gwen passed away, at the age of 87, at Golden West Centennial Lodge...
Obituary, published on: December 20, 1999
RUSSELL, KATHALEEN

Passed on Dec 17, 1999

KATHALEEN RUSSELL (nee PARDOE) In her 89th year. Died peacefully December 17, 1999 at Victoria General Hospital, Winnipeg Manitoba....
Obituary, published on: December 20, 1999
YARMILL, MICHAEL

Passed on Dec 21, 1999

MICHAEL YARMILL It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Mike Yarmill at the Selkirk & District General Hospital,...
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Obituary, published on: December 23, 1999
MURDOCK, MICHAEL

Passed on Aug 29, 1999

MICHAEL ROBERT MURDOCK Michael Robert Murdock (Former Health Care Aide, Grove Park Home, Barrie) suddenly at Sunnybrook Medical Centre, as...
Obituary, published on: January 2, 2000
DALLY, VIVIAN

May 15, 1901 - Jan 3, 2000

VIVIAN DALLY (HATHAWAY) Peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2000, at Oakview Extendicare in Winnipeg, Man. Born Sarah Vivian Hathaway, in...
Obituary, published on: January 6, 2000
slu*tCHUK, LEAH

Passed on Jan 12, 2000

LEAH slu*tCHUK On January 12, 2000 Leah slu*tchuk passed away at the Maples Personal Care Home. She was predeceased by her husband Sam in...
Obituary, published on: January 22, 2000
ADLEMAN, JEAN

Passed on Jan 18, 2000

JEAN ADLEMAN After a lengthy illness, Jean passed away peacefully on January 18, 2000 with family at her side. Jean is survived by her...
Obituary, published on: January 25, 2000
WILLIAMS, BARRIE

Passed on Jan 26, 2000

BARRIE S. WILLIAMS Suddenly, at age 52, on January 26, at the Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga. Beloved and dedicated husband of...
Obituary, published on: January 28, 2000
DREWETT, STUART

Jul 1, 1922 - Feb 5, 2000

STUART ALLAN DREWETT On Saturday, February 5, 2000 at home surrounded by family, Stuart Drewett beloved husband of Patricia and father of...
Obituary, published on: February 7, 2000
ASMUNDSON, BJORN

Apr 10, 1915 - Feb 10, 2000

BJORN FREEMAN ASMUNDSON I am not dead. I merely move to other realms. I live in you and wander through your dreams. Bjorn Freeman (Fred)...
Obituary, published on: February 13, 2000
BARRIE, HELEN

Passed on Feb 29, 2000

HELEN MARGARET BARRIE (nee KEYSER) Peacefully on February 29, 2000, Margaret Helen passed away at the Health Science Centre. Beloved wife...
Obituary, published on: March 1, 2000
HRYCIW, JEAN

Passed on Mar 11, 2000

JEAN HRYCIW (nee DZIEDZIC) Peacefully, at the age of 88, on Saturday, March 11, 2000 at the Maples Nursing Home with family by her side,...
Obituary, published on: March 15, 2000
CHAMBERLAND, DONNA

Passed on Mar 25, 2000

DONNA IRENE (MAGNUSSON) CHAMBERLAND (nee JAHNS) Peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, Donna passed away with her family at her...
Obituary, published on: March 27, 2000