Ljw Obits (2024)

FAQs

How do I submit an obituary to the Lawrence Journal World? ›

To submit an obituary, email obits@ljworld.com or call 785-832-7151. To submit a legal notice, email legals@ljworld.com or call 785-832-2222.

The noun obituary, which appears in English in the early 18th century, comes from the Latin obīre, where ob- means "toward," and īre, "to go," suggesting a "going toward" one's death.

An obituary (obit for short) is an article about a recently deceased person.

To submit a death notice to a newspaper you can go to the paper's website and follow the instructions there, or you can go to Legacy.com and find a link to the newspaper's death notice submission page there. To submit an obituary online, use our resource Guide: Filing a Death Notice or Obituary.

No, obituaries are not legally required, but many choose to include them in their End-of-Life Plan as a part of their estate plan.

In most cases, obituaries do not include the names or nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, or in-laws unless they were close to the deceased. Grandchildren are sometimes listed but often numbered instead (…he leaves behind 5 grandchildren).

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.

Paying respects and support: By including obituary readings in a funeral or memorial service, attendees have an opportunity to pay their respects to the deceased and offer support to the grieving family. It demonstrates care, compassion, and solidarity during a difficult time.

It is now considered acceptable to include the names of companions, life-partners, dear friends and fiancés or fiancées listed in the paper.

If you would like to place an obituary in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, please contact us by calling 404-526-5271. You can also purchase commemorative keepsakes by going to ajc.newskeepsake.com.

How much does it cost to put an obituary in the Tulsa World? ›

FAQ. How much does an obituary in the Tulsa World cost? Placing an obituary in the Tulsa World starts at $175.00.

You'll start with a basic announcement of the death that clearly states your loved one has passed away. Include their name, age, hometown, and date of death. You might add that the death was sudden or that it came after a long illness, and include the time and place of death.