Submitting a Death Notice to The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe understands the death of a loved one is a difficult time for family members. To help create the perfect death notice message, The Boston Globe has created this site to explain how to place a death notice, the publication deadlines, pricing and other pertinent details.
PUBLICATION DEADLINES:
The DEADLINE for submitting a notice with an accompanying photograph is 5 p.m. daily.
Deadlines may be changed on holidays. Please check The Boston Globe newspaper for holiday deadline information or call us at 617-929-1500.
Families may publish a death notice of their loved one with verification of the death. Contact information for the funeral home or crematorium handling the arrangements is required and sufficient time should be allowed for the verification process.
We encourage you to submit a death notice as early as possible.
SUBMISSION CRITERIA:
Please be sure to submit a photo ONLY of the deceased, cropping out any other people in the photograph. Colored photos will be scanned as black & white for publication. The minimum image size should be 150 DPI. The scan should be in .jpg format. Photos and emblems can be added to notices.
All notices will be verified and final cost accepted before publication.
All notices will include up to 5 FREE Death Notice Index Listings. Multiple Cities, Towns, States and Countries can be entered. There is a minimum of one entry required and up to five may be used.
BOSTON GLOBE DEATH NOTICES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Death Notices
How do I publish a death notice in the Boston Globe?
Where do death notices placed
with the Boston Globe appear?
What
information is typically included in a death notice?
Who can submit a death notice?
What is the difference between a death notice and an obituary?
Can
a photo be included with a death notice?
What
if the photo is older, will it reproduce with good quality?
If
the photo being used is color, will it appear in color in the newspaper?
Will the death notice I send you publish on Boston.com?
How long will the death notice appear on Boston.com?
How do I search for a death notice online?
Am I able to search for the death notice after the notice expires
in the newspaper?
Where is the death notice going to appear in print and on
Boston.com?
How frequently are death notices updated on Boston.com?
How often are death
notices viewed online?
Why do I sometimes see a duplicate deceased�s name appearing
online?
Will the death notice appearing on Boston.com have an online guest
book?
What if I need to make a change to the death notice prior to
publication?
Whom do I call if there is a change or error in the death notice
after publication?
Will you bill us for the cost of the death notice?
If we are a funeral home, how can we get an account with The Boston
Globe?
Who can I contact if I have further questions?
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Self-Service Website
Can I work on my death notice and save it without
submitting it?
Will my death notice run in color in the newspaper?
Is the preview an accurate representation of how the death
notice will look in the paper?
What
if I miss the deadline for publication?
How will I know how much a death notice will cost?
How will I
know if the newspaper receives my death notice?
What if I notice a mistake in my death notice after submitting it?
Will the death notice go online?
Do I have
to fill out all of the searchable information?
I see
additional white space between the text boxes. How do I remove it?
Is JPG the
only format that can be used for a photo?
Q.� How do I publish a death notice in The Boston Globe?
You may use the self-service application at http://Boston.com/deathnotices, or the text may be emailed to us at deathnotices@globe.com. The DEADLINE for submitting a notice with an accompanying photograph is 5 p.m. daily. Deadlines may be changed on holidays. Please check The Boston Globe newspaper for holiday deadline information or call us at 617-929-1500.
Q. Where do death notices placed with the Boston Globe appear?
Death Notices placed with The Boston Globe appear in the newspaper and online at http://Boston.com/deathnotices. Online click �View & Search Notices� in the upper navigation.
Q. What information is typically included in a death notice?
Following is a list of frequently included items:
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Full name
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Photograph of the
individual
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Nickname if
appropriate
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Age of person at
death
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Cause of death
(if desired)
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Date of death
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City of residence
at death
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Place of birth
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Heading to commemorate the individual's lifelong accomplishments and affiliations.
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U.S. Flag icon to commemorate service to our country.
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Previous
locations of residences
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Family members
who preceded in death � include spouse, parents, children, grandchildren,
grandparents, immediate family and extended family as appropriate
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Family members
and survivors � include spouse, parents, children, grandchildren, grandparents,
immediate family and extended family as appropriate
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Quotes from
family members
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Work history,
military history, education
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Clubs and
religious affiliations, hobbies, interests, accomplishments, volunteer
activities
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Complete funeral,
memorial service information and family receptions including date(s), times,
location, cemetery, place of burial
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Family preference
for flowers, memorial contributions or donations with instructions for
submission
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Funeral Home logo
Q.�� Who can submit a death notice?
Although most death notices are submitted directly from a funeral home, families may publish a death notice of their loved one with verification of the death.� Contact information for the funeral home or crematorium handling the arrangements is required. Please allow sufficient time for the verification process.
Q.� What is a paid death notice?
A paid death notice can include photos, icons, logos, and additional information about the deceased such as surviving family members, education and career, organization and club memberships, interests and hobbies or activities and surviving pets.� The deceased name will also be included within the Death Notice Index in the newspaper.
Q. What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?
News obituaries are published by The Boston Globe, free of
charge. The Globe publishes a limited number on the obituary page as space and
staffing allow. They appear at the discretion of the Metro Desk and there is
never a guarantee that an obituary will run. It's advisable to run a paid death
notice with essential information in order to guarantee that the information be
published. If you need assistance about a news obituary, please call
617-929-3400.
Q. Can a photo be included with a death notice?
Yes, photo selection is the personal preference of the family. Some families choose to use current photos while others select a favorite photo that has special meaning. As the printed death notice has lasting value, the family should choose the photo that means the most to them. If you have a favorite photo that includes multiple people and pets, the photo should be cropped to display the deceased only.
Q. What if the photo is older, will it reproduce
with good quality?
Your submitted photo will go through an extensive toning process to deliver the best possible quality. However, with older photos, it is sometimes not possible to duplicate the quality of a newer one.
Q. If the photo being used is color, will it
appear in color in the newspaper?
No, all death notice photos will run in black and white in the newspaper and online.
When using the self-service application you�ll be able to upload and crop your photo. Otherwise death notice copy and photo may be emailed to deathnotices@globe.com in any commonly-used photo format, such as .jpg, .tiff, or .bmp; however, JPG is preferred and reproduces with better quality. The quality of reproduction will greatly depend on the quality of the photo provided.
Q.�� Will the death notice I send you publish on Boston.com?
Yes, death notices will be published online at Boston.com. �Notices are sent frequently throughout the day to Boston.com.�
Q. �How long will the death notice appear on Boston.com?
Currently there is no expiration date for notices appearing online.
Q. How do I search for a death notice online?
The Boston Globe death notices appear online at http://Boston.com/deathnotices and then click on �View & Search Notices� in the upper navigation. Search functionality is provided to search for a death notice by first or last name, town, state, or date range.
Q. Am I able to search for the death notice after the notice expires in the newspaper?
Yes, you will be able to search for the death notice on Boston.com
Q. Where is the death notice going to appear in print and on Boston.com?
The notice will appear on the main page(s) of the death
notices section through the scheduled print publication date in The Boston
Globe newspaper, and online at Boston.com
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Q. How frequently are death notices updated on Boston.com?
Death notices are updated frequently throughout the day.
Q. How often are death
notices viewed online?
An average of three million pages are viewed on Boston.com each month. Death notice pages are consistently in the top three sections read by our online readers who find Boston.com to be their source for updated death notice notifications.
Q. Why do I sometimes see a duplicate deceased�s name appearing online?
There are times when a death notice is submitted as a smaller �incomplete notice� preceding the full death notice. If this happens, there may be a time frame when both notices are listed online at the same time.
Q. Will the death notice appearing on Boston.com have an online guest book?
Yes. Your publication of a death notice in the Boston Globe includes the ability for family members and friends to view the notice and sign and view the guest book for one year, with the option for renewal.
The Boston Globe partners with Legacy.com, the largest provider of online death notices and obituaries, to facilitate dissemination of death notices and obituaries nationwide. The reader will be able to access death notices through Boston.com but also have access to the full national site.
Q. What if I need to make a change to the death notice prior to publication?
If you need to change the death notice prior to the notice appearing in the newspaper, using the self-service application, simply log into your account and make the appropriate changes and resubmit the notice.
Q. Whom do I call if there is a change or error in the death notice after publication?
If you need to change the death notice after the notice appears in the newspaper, please call a representative at 617-929-1500. You may also email a representative at deathnotices@globe.com
Q. Will you bill us for the cost of the death notice?
Yes, if you have an established account we will bill you. �If you do not have an established account, you must prepay using a credit card prior to checkout.
Q. If we are a funeral home, how can we get an account with The Boston Globe?
You may request an account with The Boston Globe by calling 617-929-1500 and speaking to one our representatives.
Q. Who can I contact if I have further questions?
You may contact our support staff using the information below.
Phone: 617-929-1500
Email: �mailto:deathnotices@globe.com
Website: http://Boston.com/deathnotices
Contact Us
Self-Service Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Can I work on my notice and save it without
submitting it?
Yes, you may build the notice and save it for later. You will be prompted to create an account so you can log in at a later date and finish and submit the notice.
Q. Will my notice run in color in the newspaper? �
No, all ads run black and white in the newspaper. The photos remain in color on the screen and will be converted prior to publication. The photos will run in color on Boston.com.
Q. Is the preview an accurate representation of
how the notice will look in the paper?
Yes, other
than the color photo, what you see is what you will get in the newspaper. The
preview that is provided of your completed death notice is how it will appear
in the newspaper. Take this opportunity to ensure that spelling, grammar, and
wording is how you wish to see it in the paper and online.
Q. What if I miss the deadline for a
publication?
Unfortunately, you will need to choose the next available date. If the date is unavailable on your screen, the deadline has passed.
Q. How will I know how much a death notice will cost?
As you create the death notice, our easy to use self service tool will automatically calculate the cost of the notice.
Q. How will I know if the newspaper receives my notice?
You will receive a confirmation email once the order is fulfilled.
Q. What if I notice a mistake in my notice after submitting it?
You may make changes to your death notice at any point before deadline for that day's publication. Simply log in to your account, locate your notice in the Future Ads area, and modify the death notice. If you are paying by credit card and you change the cost of the death notice, you will be credited/charged the correct amount.
Yes, it will be sent to Boston.com as soon as it is approved.
Q. Do I have to fill out all of the searchable information?
No. The only required fields are first and last name, and state.� Family email address is an optional field.
Q. I see additional white space between the text boxes. How do I remove it?
This is usually an extra �return� that was done when the original text was typed or copied. It can easily be removed by placing your cursor after the last period in the text and pressing delete a few times. Another method is to locate the cursor at the end of the white space and press �backspace� until you reach the last period in the text.
Q. Is JPG the only format that can be used for a photo?
No, you can use .jpg, .bmp, and .tiff; however, JPG is preferred and reproduces with better quality.