It is really hard when you lose your loved ones. It is definitely not easy to take care of other matters such as informing your family and friends about the loss when you are mourning. So opt for the easiest medium to inform the loss of your near and dear one to family and acquaintances. All you need to do is to choose an appropriate newspaper to book a classified obituary (death announcement) advertisement.
It will allow you to notify people about the death anniversary of your loved one or invite people to funeral services, prayer meetings, and commemorations. A classified ad in a newspaper can also be placed to pay tribute or offer your condolences. Here we will discuss in detail how you can book an obituary advertisement in a newspaper at ease. First, let us gain a clear view of when we can publish obituary ads.
When to book an Obituary advertisement?
You can book such ads when you need to:
- Invite your acquaintances: Obituary ads in newspaper help to bring friends and acquaintances close to the deceased person’s family.
- Reach family and friends: Obituary ads in newspaper also allow you to reach out to extended family and friends of your deceased loved one to enable them to come and pay their respects.
- Pay respect and homage: Obituary ads in newspapers pay homage to the deceased people and also honour their achievements.
Steps to book an Obituary Advertisement in any newspaper
You can release an Obituary ad such as a Death Announcement, Sad Demise, Condolence, and Funeral Ceremony Classified Display Advertisement in any of the most circulated newspapers for conveying grief messages to family, friends, and relatives on the death of loved ones by following these simple steps.
Time needed: 45 minutes
Steps to book an Obituary Advertisement in any newspaper?
- Choose a Newspaper
Choosing the right newspaper is very important. It will give you an enhanced reach. Based on your locality and preference of language, choose your desired newspaper (remembrance/tribute section) from the list.
The Telegraph
Sanmarg
Hindustan Times
Dainik Jagran
Indian Express
Times of India
Anandabazar Patrika
Bartaman
Have other newspapers in mind to publish your ad? Contact Us! - Choose the type (text or classified display) of Advertisement
The primary factor that you need to keep in mind before booking an obituary ad is the format of your ad. There are two formats for such ads in newspapers:
A. Classified Text Ads
B. Classified Display Ads
The Classified Text Ad is the usual economical option available to advertise an Obituary Ad. These ads are showcased in a simple running text format under the Obituary heading in the Classified Page. You can enhance the Obituary ad by adding Bold, Underlining the ad, tick marks, and background colour options though. Choosing any of these enhancement options would cost a little extra. But if you wish your advertisement to get stand-out from others, go for the Classified Display Ads.
Obituary Ads involve tons of emotions. It is for the loved ones who are no more with us. So why should you compromise? It is advisable to choose the Classified Display Ad. This option gives you the liberty to design an Obituary ad on your own using graphics, images, various fonts, and colours. You can showcase the Obituary ad in a creative way that attracts the attention of readers. - Documents required to book an Obituary Advertisement in Newspaper
A. Death certificate
B. Complete details of the deceased.
C. A photograph of your loved one whom you may have lost but wish to cherish their memories forever. - Choose Your Target Locations (Circulation)
Choosing your location is very important. Running ads in major metropolitan newspapers can be effective if you wish the news of a sad demise to reach your relatives and acquaintance in different locations.
- Select Publishing Date
Now you need to select the dates when you want your ad to be published. Please make sure that you complete the process at least 2/3 days in advance. This will ensure the timely release of your ad.
- Compose Your Ad & Approve
First, you need to choose between text ads and display ads. To ensure that your emotions are expressed correctly in your ads, it is essential for you to provide accurate details while composing your ad. While conveying your message is important, it is equally imperative to limit the number of characters in your Ad. Without proper guidance, you may have to choose from the existing templates having no expert optimization which may cost you extra money. Hence it is always desirable to seek consultation from an agency that has hands in the market. This will help to reduce the cost of your advertisement being published in the newspaper.
- Finalize your ad
Once you are done with the above steps, comes the final step of finalizing your ad through payment. If you are booking your ad online, you need to proceed to the payment page. But online newspaper ad booking restricts your choices to some extent. You do not have an expert to guide you in your decision. Moreover, the design and presentation are the same for almost all the ads in a particular segment. It is very hard to find your ad in the crowd of ads. Besides, the ad copy you write lacks the touch of a trained copywriter.
Therefore it is always beneficial to consult a renowned ad agency before you publish your ad. Collect and verify the quotes with two or more notable agencies in your area. Compare and then make a decision.
Why Choose Us for publishing an Obituary ad?
From anywhere in India, the fastest and smoothest means of placing an obituary classified display ad in a newspaper is through We Make Us. We are the Authorized Ad Booking Agents, which enables us to book advertisements in the newspaper instantly and offer the lowest rates for Obituary Classified Ads. We offer media planning, buying, and releasing services under one umbrella. You can follow the above steps or simply contact us to book a hassle-free obituary ad in the newspaper.