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Frequently Asked Questions
Suggested obituary format:
Full name (bold print = 2 or 4 lines of space)
Age
City
Date of death
Preceded in death by
Survived by
Accomplishments, interests, stories
Visitation information (day, time, location)
Service information (day, time, location)
Interment (day, time, location if desired)
Memorial preferences (if any)
The cost of a paid funeral notice is $13.86 per line for one day in all editions. To publish the same notice for additional days the discounted rate is 50% off each additional day. Price includes a permanent online obit and guestbook. Approximately 30-35 characters fit per line
Multiple photos and graphics are available and increase line count. For samples, please see “A Guide to Star Tribune Obituaries (PDF).” Email photos to: paidobits@startribune.com. Photos should be in high quality .JPG or .TIF format (minimum 200 dpi), preferably cropped in a square shape.
| Print Placement Schedule: | |
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| To appear on: | Place by: |
| Sunday | Saturday, 2pm |
| Monday | Sunday, 2pm |
| Tuesday | Monday, 7pm |
| Wednesday | Tuesday, 7pm |
| Thursday | Wednesday, 7pm |
| Friday | Thursday, 7pm |
| Saturday | Friday, 6pm |
| Online Placement Schedule: | |
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| Print + Online | Appears online the evening before newspaper publish date |
| Online Only | Appears online upon approval |
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| Friday | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Sat/Sun | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| Holidays | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |