Staunton News Leader Obituary FAQ (2024)

How do I place an obituary?

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Our easy to use process will step you through the process of how to create and submit your obituary,

To create your obituary now, follow the next steps:

Click on the "Get Started" button located on the homepage.
Fill out the online form with the necessary information, including the name of the deceased, their date of birth and death, and any other relevant details you would like to include.
Upload a photo of the deceased if you'd like to include one.
Choose the date(s) you want the obituary to be published on.
Preview your obituary to make sure all the information is correct.
Submit your payment information to complete the obituary placement process.

If you have any questions or issues while placing your obituary on Obituaries.com, please contact our customer support team who will be happy to help you through the process.

How do I know how much the obituary will cost?

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As you create the obituary, the price will display on the second step of the process in the right hand section of the page, and will automatically update based on the publication dates you have selected.

The price of the obituary will vary depending on the amount of text you include, the number of photos added, and the number of publication dates selected.

How do I edit an obituary?

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If there is still time before the deadline for the publication date selected, you can edit your order as many times as needed. You can also cancel the obituary, if needed. Once the deadline passes, you will no longer be able to make changes to the obituary or cancel it.

To edit an obituary on Obituaries.com, follow these steps:

How do I login to Obituaries.com?

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To login in to Obituaries.com, follow these steps:

Click on the "sign in" button located at the top right of the homepage.
Enter the email address you used to create your account, and click "Sign in with email address"
An email with a link to securely login to Obituaries.com will be sent to your chosen email account.
Click on the link in the email, and you will be logged in and taken to your account dashboard.

If you have any issues logging in or do not receive an email with the link, please contact the Obituaries.com customer support team for assistance.

How do I upload and edit a photo in the obituary?

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If your selected publication offers photo(s), to upload an image follow these steps:

Click on the "Add Photos" button that can be found under the main Obituary text box on the first page of the process.
You will be prompted to select a photo file from your computer to add.
Navigate to the desired photo(s) on your device, and click the upload button.
Once a photo has been uploaded, you can access the photo editor, by clicking on the pen icon on the bottom right corner of your uploaded photo.
The editor enables you to crop, rotate, and adjust the brightness of the photo.

How do I know how much time there is before the publication deadline?

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Once you have an in progress or completed obituary you can go to the account dashboard area of the site and the publication deadline will be displayed.

Can I edit the obituary before I pay for it?

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Yes, in the Cart, you can click the "Edit" link on the right of the page to make changes to the obituary.

How do I pay for the obituary?

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You can pay for the obituary by a credit or debit card. We accept American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa. "OBITUARIES.COM" will be listed as the merchant on your credit card statement.

Can I edit or cancel the obituary after it has been submitted? What about refunds?

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If there is still time before the deadline for the publication date selected, you can edit your order as many times as needed. You can also cancel the obituary, if needed.

Once the deadline passes, you will no longer be able to make changes to the obituary or cancel it.

To edit or cancel the obituary, login to your account and select from the available options.

If you canceled an obituary prior to the deadline, a refund will be issued through the original payment method. Refunds may take 3 business days to appear on the card. In general, obituaries are not eligible for revision or cancellation after the publication's deadline. Please contact the Obituaries.com customer support team if you have questions.

Why do I need an account? How do I update my account settings?

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An account is required so that the newspaper can contact you should they have any questions about the obituary. Additionally, the obituary order will be saved to your account so that you can manage it further.

How do I find an obituary I saved?

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To access a saved obituary, login to your account, via the "sign in" button located at the top right of the homepage, and click continue on the obituary you would like to continue creating.

Will the obituary be published online?

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If the publication(s) selected publishes obituaries online, this will be called out in the obituary creation process.

What if there is a problem with the print version of the obituary?

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If there is a problem with the print obituary, please contact the Obituaries.com customer support team.

How can I manage the online version of the obituary?

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If there is a problem with the online obituary, please contact the Obituaries.com customer support team.

I have selected a specific publishing option e.g print + online or edition + online, but now want change it. How do I do that?

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Unfortunately once you have completed your purchase it is not currently possible to change the publishing option you selected. To change this option you must cancel your existing order and resubmit the obituary with the updated publishing option.

Staunton News Leader Obituary FAQ (2024)

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What is an example of a good obituary? ›

[Full name], [age], of [where they lived] sadly left us on [date of death] following [cause of death]. They are survived by [list of family members who are still alive]. A funeral service will be held in their honor at [time] on [date] at [location].

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Who is in charge of writing an obituary? ›

Most commonly a family member or close friends will write the obituary.

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Who typically writes an obituary? ›

Obituaries can be written by the family, with the help of a funeral director, or with a standard template. In most cases, the family begins the obituary process and we assist with any editing.

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Why can a cause of death not be found? ›

This may be because the body is autolysed, or the pathologist only has part of the body to autopsy. It may also be because the death is caused by probable natural causes that cannot be proven (e.g. cardiac arrhythmias or epilepsy with no pathological findings).

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Can a cause of death be unknown? ›

Undetermined is an appropriate designation for cases that have very little available information about the circ*mstances surrounding the death (e.g., partial skeletal remains) or where known information equally supports, conflicts with, more than one manner of death.

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What are the final words on an obituary? ›

Concluding Message

In the conclusion of the obituary, special requests may be made such as, “in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to…” or “Our heartfelt thanks to the staff at General Hospital for…” Some families make the final line a dedication honoring their loved one.

What is the last sentence of an obituary? ›

Some families make the final line a dedication honoring their loved one. Phrases like “We will always carry your memory in our hearts,” or perhaps a favorite quote of your loved one are heartfelt and personal. Other families select a short prayer, a religious quotation, or a line from a poem to place at the end.

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Why would a family not do an obituary? ›

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.

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Do you put last names in obituary? ›

When you are listing a relative, make sure to include their first name, their spouse's first name in brackets and then their last name.

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Is it OK to not write an obituary? ›

Posting an obituary is not a legal requirement and is a sentimental action. Families don't have to publish one if they don't want it or do not have the funds to do so. While you do not have to share a death note or obituary, you must file a death certificate with your state's office.

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Who usually reads the obituary at a funeral? ›

This reading may be performed by a family member, a close friend, or a designated individual. The purpose of the obituary reading is to share important details about the deceased person's life, allowing everyone present to reflect on their accomplishments, relationships, and contributions.