Media, PA – For those looking to submit obituaries to the local newspaper, it’s important to be aware of the specific deadlines and procedures that have been put into place. Obituaries can be submitted Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by calling the designated number at 610-915-2226. During the weekend and on holidays, submissions are accepted only via email from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Obit@delcotimes.com.
Procedural changes mean that proofs, provided to ensure accuracy of the information, will not be formatted like the final published product. Furthermore, no proofs are available for viewing during weekends and holidays, and pricing information becomes available only on the next business day after 10:00 a.m.
To cater to urgent needs, submissions received after the said deadlines will not be included in the next edition of the newspaper, emphasizing the importance of meeting these deadlines to ensure timely publication.
In terms of sending procedures, email is preferred and is mandatory on weekends and holidays. The newspaper encourages senders to follow up with a phone call to confirm receipt of the obituary email.
The formatting of the obituaries will remain consistent with previous standards; however, there has been a relaxation in the restrictions regarding content. Families are now able to include more detailed familial connections, and phrases like “Went to rest with the Lord” are allowed, which provides a personal touch to the commemorations.
Regarding costs, all obituary submissions are chargeable, with specifics on pricing and payments available during weekdays. For new accounts, out-of-state funeral homes, and private party submissions, prepayment is required upon approval, but weekend and holiday staff are not authorized to set up new accounts or process payments.
Additionally, for new accounts, the deadline to set everything up is before 4:00 PM from Monday to Friday. Settings for these accounts will be finalized on the first business day following a weekend or holiday. It is required to provide complete contact details at the time of obituary submission, which will be used to set up the account.
To ensure clarity and transparency, a proof of the obituary will be sent for review, but it will be on hold until the payment is received. This ensures both parties are clear about the content that will be published and the costs involved before the actual publication.
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