Can I submit an obituary to the paper directly and save money by doing so?
Yes, you can submit an obituary to a newspaper directly. However, newspapers usually charge for publishing obituaries. Some newspapers will require that a funeral director confirm the death or otherwise participate in the placement of the obituary. Please note that the consumer is also charged for the cost of including the funeral home logo within the obituary. The consumer can therefore specify that the logy not be included. By all means, funeral consumers should check with the newspaper of interest to find out about their policies regarding obituaries.
