Indystar.com Obituaries (2024)

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How much is an obituary in the Indy Star? ›

How much does an obituary in The Indianapolis Star cost? Placing an obituary in The Indianapolis Star starts at $185.00. Package prices can vary depending on the edition of the paper (weekday, weekend, or Sunday editions) and other factors such as the length of the 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.

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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.

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.

An average obituary can easily be $200.00-500.00. 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.

Ms McFadden is often around death due to her job and revealed that the most common thing people say right before they die is 'I love you,' and that they often call out to their mom or dad, who have usually already passed away.

Example 1. Our beloved [full name] tragically left us on [date of death]. They have left behind a loving [mother/father/sister/brother] who will miss them so much. [First name] loved [hobbies/interests] and always brought a smile to everyone's face.

Why can't I find my friends' obituary? ›

There could be several reasons why you're having difficulty finding an obituary. The person you're looking for may not have had an obituary, the newspaper that published it could have gone out of business, or it could have never been saved or digitized.

Some may feel that it is too personal or private to share with the public, while others may not have the financial means to pay for its publication. Additionally, some families may prefer to grieve privately and not draw attention to the death.

It is not considered disrespectful to not have an obit, and many families choose to skip them. Though there is no legal obligation to publish an obituary, families should make the decision based on their preferences, the wishes of their loved one, and the needs of their extended family and friend network.

Key Takeaways

An obituary is not necessary if the deceased requested not to have it, there are financial constraints or if alternative options are preferred.

How do I place an obituary notice? For information on how to place an obituary notice, call 317-444-7286 or visit us here.

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Basic obituaries include the date of birth and death of the deceased, as well as other biographical information, including where they lived, their education, profession, their predecessors, and their survivors. The newspaper is not legally obligated to publish an obituary, despite what you may have heard.

FAQ. How much does an obituary in the Lexington Herald-Leader cost? Placing an obituary in the Lexington Herald-Leader starts at $125.83.