Create
everlasting
memories of
your loved one.
Life Tributes
Share your loved one’s story
Placing an obituary doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
We offer this guide to help you organize your
thoughts and create a lasting memorial.
Obituary options
ONLINE
– SanDiegoUnionTribune.com
Allows people anywhere to read about your loved one
Includes a guest book, enabling friends, relatives and acquaintances to share
thoughts and condolences with you and others
Includes local spotlight on Legacy.com and online In Memoriam notice one year from date of death
A commemoration of the life of your loved one on the anniversary of their death,
birthday, special holiday or significant occasion
In Memoriam
A note to the public containing three lines of information (placed by funeral homes)
Death Notice
Create an obituary about your loved one by sharing their life story
Traditional
– The San Diego Union-Tribune
Included in obituary packages, a video tribute allows you to showcase photos and additional
biography of your loved one to share with family or on social media ($185 package not included)
VIDEO
Video Tribute
2 column
with picture
4 column
with picture and icon
Each loved one’s life is a unique story…
Low-cost
obituary package
PlaceAnAd.SanDiegoUnionTribune.com
$185
$194
The San Diego Union-Tribune provides both a low-cost
and no-cost program for qualifying families in need
that wish to publish an obituary or life tribute. Apply at:
Email Option
Options for submitting an obituary
Include your name, home address, contact phone numbers, date to publish
and the name and phone number of the mortuary or crematorium that assisted
the family. Please send photos in jpeg format. Email using the link below.
Self-serve online
You may use the self-serve option online by using the link below. (select In Remembrance)
Online Option
Online only obituaries are now available at
SanDiegoUnionTribune.com/SpecialProgram
Submitted by Friday 3 p.m.
Submitted by Monday 10 a.m.
Submitted by Tuesday 10 a.m.
Submitted by Wednesday 10 a.m.
Submitted by Thursday 10 a.m.
Submitted by Friday 10 a.m.
Submitted by Friday 3 p.m.
Funeral Notice
Publication & space reservation deadlines
Publication
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Why place an Obiturary?
• Informs the community how to pay their respects
• Notifies distant family and friends,work associates, schoolmates and acquaintances about funeral services
• Memorializes a life in a lasting tribute and creates apermanent record of their legacy
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PlaceAnAd.SanDiegoUnionTribune.com
SanDiegoUnionTribune.com/SpecialProgram
Obits@SDUnionTribune.com
Name (will appear in bold, 2 lines high)
Age, date, cause and place of death
Date of birth, birthplace, parents’ names
Educational accomplishments, degrees earned, licenses held
Career accomplishments, work history, affiliations
Military service, where stationed, war or conflicts served in, honors
Church membership, civic/fraternal/club memberships, positions/offices held
Survivors: spouse, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, cousins, friends
(include spouses of survivors in parenthesis as well as city and state of residence)
Family members who preceded the deceased in death
Day, time, location of service, burial, entombment, visitation, memorial
services held by others, vigil or prayer services
A list of memorial funds or charities that may have been established. If you desire
contributions in lieu of flowers, include name and contact information
People or groups you wish to thank for care given to the deceased
Symbols that represent your loved one’s interests or affiliations
(Ask your Union-Tribune account representative about
available icons).
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Here are some
suggestions:
The memories of your loved one will help you convey their story.
Start by gathering the most important facts and qualities
that will help paint a portrait of the one you love.
How to write a tribute or in memoriam.
Informs the community how to pay their respects
Informs the community how to pay their respects
Notifies distant family and friends,work
associates, schoolmates and acquaintances
about funeral services
Memorializes a life in a lasting tribute and creates apermanent record of their legacy
