Deadlines:

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm, call 610-915-2226

(Proofs will be provided for accuracy only, will not be styled/formatted as the finished product)

Obituaries submitted on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays are accepted between 8:30am and 3:00pm only by email to [email protected]

(Proofs will not be provided. Prices will not be available until the next business day after 10:00 a.m. by calling Dianne at 610-915-2226)

Obituaries received after the Deadline will not be published in the next edition of the paper.

Submission procedure:

Email is the preferred method for receiving Obituaries (and the only method on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays), they can be sent to [email protected] (Feel free to call and confirm that the email was received)

Formatting:

Obituaries will still look the same visually as they do now, but you’ll no longer be restricted in what you can say (for example, as much family can be listed as you want; words like “I’ve rested with the Lord” is now permissive)

Other:

There is a cost for each obituary. Prices and payments are only available Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm. All weekend and holiday shipments will be charged the next business day.

Exceptions:

All new accounts, out-of-state funeral homes and private parties will require payment in advance after obituary approval. Weekend and holiday staff are not authorized to create a new account or process payments

The deadline for the above is before 4pm Monday to Friday. only (holiday hours may vary).

Shipments requested with advance payment will be processed on the first business day following the weekend and/or holiday schedule. A full name, address and best contact phone number are required when submitting your obituary request to set up your account. A proof will then be emailed for review but will be put on hold until payment is received.