Updated obituary policy

Published 4:05 pm Monday, January 3, 2022

Obituary Package

• Paid

Most Popular

• 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

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