Updated obituary policy
Published 4:05 pm Monday, January 3, 2022
Obituary Package
• Paid
• Advertising formatting — offering three, templated options featuring one full color photo.
• Prices and sizes available:
2 column x 5” = $79.50 (approx. 150 words).
2 column x 10” = $159 (approx. 350 words).
3 column x 10” = $238.50 (approx. 575 words).
• Obits following the templated format are available in other sizes for $7.95 per column inch. Obits formatted outside of the set templates will be billed at the publishing newspaper’s open rate.
Package includes:
• Obituary in the print edition on the publication day of your choice, within deadline.
• Featured on the publishing newspaper’s website free of charge.
• Publishing newspaper will also provide 5 complimentary copies of the newspaper (additional copies $1.50/each).
• Place your obituary in a sister publication at a 25% discount.
Death Notice
• Free of charge.
• 150 word maximum in newspaper content style.
• Includes name, age, town of residency and information about any funeral services or life celebrations.
• No add-ons available (photos, etc.).
Paid obituary information should be ready for print prior to submission. If a proof is requested, the obit will be published in the next available edition once approved, based on the newspaper’s advertising deadlines.
Paid obituary contact information
Audra Workman
aworkman@eastoregonian.com
541-564-4538
Deadlines
East Oregonian
Tuesday: Friday by NOON.
Thursday: Tuesday by NOON.
Saturday: Thursday by NOON
Hermiston Herald: Fridays by 3 p.m.
Death notice contact information
Tammy Malgesini
tmalgensini@eastoregonian.com
541-564-4532
Deadlines
East Oregonian:
11a.m. day prior to publication (Monday/Wednesday/Friday)
Hermiston Herald
Tuesdays at NOON