How much does it cost to place an obituary in the Winnipeg Free Press?

We do not charge anything more to receive your obituary, edit it for grammar, punctuation and cost efficiency. Photo - The Free Press currently charges $150 to publish a Black & White photo in an obituary. A colour photo adds an additional $50 .

Why are some obituaries not published?

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.

Why do I read obituaries?

D., Boston-based clinical psychologist, occasional obit reader, and author of the book How to Be Yourself. “ They cause us to reflect on the narrative of our own life and what we want that life to mean . Young people especially might look to them for guidance, a way of tapping the wisdom of their elders.”

Why does it cost so much to put an obituary in the newspaper?

The cost of a newspaper obituary depends on the size of the newspaper's circulation , whether there's a photo, the number of days it will run, and the size of the obituary. Small towns may charge $50, but on average expect to pay at least $250 for the typical short obituary.

How do I find an obituary for a specific person in Canada for free?

The Library and Archives of Canada also offers a free database to search for birth, death, and marriage records . Regardless of whether the Canadian you're searching for died in a different country, you're likely to find the obituary since he or she is a Canadian and should have records maintained within the archives.

What should you not include in an obituary?

When writing an obituary, leave out details that could be used for identity theft, such as the deceased's date and place of birth, middle name, maiden name and mother's maiden name. And don't include the deceased's home address .

What is the cheapest way to publish an obituary?

Publishing it in local or smaller metropolitan newspapers costs around $60 to start. Large metropolitan newspapers charge anywhere from $263 to several thousands of dollars. Cheaper alternatives to publishing in the newspaper include online-only newspapers, memorial websites and social media .

What happens if no one writes an obituary?

Alternative Options for Publishing an Obituary If a family chooses not to write an obituary, that's okay. No law insists families should publish an obituary . But there are several alternative options available for families to help pay tribute to the deceased.

Do you pay by the word for obituary?

Newspapers will also typically charge by the word to print the obituary . Longer obituaries with more information will cost more. Add in a photo, and you have an additional cost.

Is Winnipeg free press free?

4 Weeks of Unlimited News for $0 No charge for 4 weeks then billed as $19 every four weeks .

How much does it cost to put an obituary in the Detroit free press?

Placing an obituary in the Detroit Free Press starts at $50.00 .

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ABBOTT, ANITA

Jul 16, 1938 - Jan 2, 2016

ANITA MARIE ABBOTT July 16, 1938 - January 2, 2016 Anita passed away peacefully at home from natural causes. While small in stature, Anita...
Obituary, published on: January 9, 2016
ABBOTT, MARY

Nov 4, 2009 - Mar 11, 1916

MARY ABBOTT (nee REBECK) March 11, 1916 - November 4, 2009 Peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Mary Abbott passed away at the age of...
Obituary, published on: November 7, 2009
ABRAMS, VIRGINIA

Passed on Sep 7, 2013

VIRGINIA PHYLLIS ABRAMS It is with heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Virginia on Saturday, September 7, 2013, at the age...
Obituary, published on: September 14, 2013
ADAMS, EDWARD

Jan 31, 1944 - Jul 16, 2001

EDWARD JOHN ADAMS Born January 31, 1944 in Winnipeg. Passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family, July 16, 2001 after a...
Obituary, published on: July 19, 2001
ADOLPHE, GERTRUDE

Apr 16, 1923 - Dec 9, 2009

GERTRUDE ADOLPHE (nee DESORCY) It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gertrude, our beloved mother, grandmother,...
Obituary, published on: December 12, 2009
AGNEW, JODI

Born on Oct 13, 1999

JODI DORIS AGNEW (nee NICOL) Suddenly on October 13, 1999 Jodi Doris, beloved wife, daughter, sister and auntie and soon to be born son,...
Obituary, published on: October 15, 1999
AITKENHEAD, MICHEAL

May 19, 1987 - Sep 29, 2007
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MICHEAL ANDREW AITKENHEAD (BECK) March 9, 1987 - September 29, 2007 It is with greatest and deepest sorrow that we announce the sudden and...
Obituary, published on: October 3, 2007
ALGEO, TERENCE

Passed on Mar 25, 2001

TERENCE WILLIAM ALGEO P.Eng Taking his final flight on Sunday, March 25, 2001, Terry Algeo passed away peacefully with his family at his...
Obituary, published on: March 27, 2001
ALLAN, DONALD

Passed on Nov 1, 2010

DONALD BOULTON (DON) ALLAN Passed away on Monday, November 1, 2010 at the age of 86. Survived by his loving wife Muriel of 55 years;...
Obituary, published on: November 3, 2010
ALLAN, MAUREEN

Sep 18, 1947 - Oct 3, 2019

MAUREEN ALLAN (nee DORRIAN) September 18, 1947 - October 3, 2019 It is with saddened hearts that we say goodbye for now to our...
Obituary, published on: October 12, 2019
AMBRENAC, MATTHEW

Nov 18, 2000 - Nov 9, 2017

MATTHEW ADAM AMBRENAC Tragically on November 9, 2017, Matthew Adam Ambrenac passed away at the age of 16 at Children's Hospital in...
Obituary, published on: November 15, 2017
AMBROSE, JOHN

Passed on Feb 12, 2000

JOHN AMBROSE After a lengthy and courageous battle with diabetes and Parkinson disease, John passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 12,...
Obituary, published on: February 18, 2000
AMELIUS, KENNETH

Sep 2, 1928 - May 30, 2002

KENNETH AMELIUS McCREA It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather at...
Obituary, published on: June 1, 2002
ANDERSON, DEAN

Apr 27, 1975 - Aug 15, 2024

DEAN ANDERSON April 27, 1975 - August 15, 2024 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dean Anderson on...
Obituary, published on: August 24, 2024, August 24, 2024
ANDERSON, EVELYN

May 12, 1927 - Oct 17, 2012
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EVELYN ISOBEL (MCRAE) ANDERSON May 12, 1927 October 17, 2012 Peacefully, on October 17, 2012, Evelyn Isobel Anderson, wife of the late...
Obituary, published on: October 27, 2012
ANDERSON, HAROLD

Mar 18, 1927 - Jan 10, 2001

HAROLD GEORGE ANDERSON 1927 - 2001 On January 10, 2001, Harold George Anderson passed away on the farm where he was born, NW 7-11-6E in...
Obituary, published on: January 18, 2001
ANDREE, MARY

Passed on Jan 19, 2012

MARY SOPHIE ANDREE (nee CHUDZIK) It is with profound sadness the family announces the passing of our amazing mother, grandmother, and...
Obituary, published on: January 23, 2012
ANDRUSIAK, KAY

Oct 23, 2010 - Feb 9, 1915

KAY ANDRUSIAK It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on October...
Obituary, published on: October 26, 2010
ANNABLE, JOHN

Passed on May 14, 2010

JOHN FRANKLIN (FRANK) ANNABLE 1927-2010 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Frank ...fantastic Annable on May 14, 2010 at...
Obituary, published on: May 19, 2010
ANNAN, DORIS

Aug 12, 1927 - Mar 26, 2009

DORIS ANNAN It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Doris passed away...
Obituary, published on: March 28, 2009
ANTONCHUK, DAVID

Passed on Apr 14, 2011

DAVID ANTONCHUK Peacefully on April 14, 2011 David Antonchuk passed away at St. Boniface Hospital with his family by his side. The...
Obituary, published on: April 16, 2011
ANTONCHUK, DAVID

Sep 11, 1949 - Apr 14, 2011

DAVID ANTONCHUK September 11, 1949 April 14, 2011 On April 14, 2011 after a brief bout with cancer our beloved husband, father,...
Obituary, published on: April 18, 2011
APETAGON, ISABELLA

Jan 29, 1956 - Nov 28, 2009

ISABELLA CLAUDETTE APETAGON (nee LAVALLEE) Isabella Claudette Apetagon passed away suddenly on November 28, 2009 in Winnipeg, Manitoba at...
Obituary, published on: December 1, 2009
ARGLE, CATHERINE

Passed on May 29, 2005

CATHERINE ARGLE It is with deep sadness that we, the family announce her peaceful passing on Sunday, May 29, 2005 at Riverview Health...
Obituary, published on: June 1, 2005
ARGLE, EARL

Passed on Dec 7, 2011

EARL STEWART ARGLE It is with deep sadness we wish to announce the sudden passing of Earl Argle. Earl passed away on December 7, 2011 at...
Obituary, published on: December 9, 2011