OBITUARY GUIDELINE FORM
Anchorage Daily News (Fee)
Fairbanks News Miner (Fee)
Peninsula Clarion (Fee)
The Frontiersman (Mat-Su)
Eagle River Star
Delta Junction Wind
Seward Phoenix Log
Kodiak Daily Mirror (Fee)
Homer News
Juneau Empire
Homer Tribune
Ketchikan Daily News
Nome Nugget
Tundra Drums
Arctic Sounder
Bristol Bay Times
Cordova Times
Dutch Harbor Fisherman
Other Papers: ________________________________
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PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE FUNERAL HOME AND NOT TO
THE NEWSPAPERS
Most obituaries are published as a free public service in the newspapers in Alaska for current and former residents of the cities within
Alaska. However,
charge for obituaries.
funeral or memorial service notice can be placed in
at no cost.
All obituaries must contain a minimum of the following information to be published:
Full Name and courtesy title
Age
Date, place and city of death
Date and place of birth
Length and dates of residency in Alaska
Employment, if applicable
Survivors (names & relationship), place of residency optional
Name & phone number of someone that can be contacted if more information is needed
Missing or incomplete information may result in delayed publication
The newspapers reserved the right to edit obituaries for length, clarity and
news style.
If families desire a different style than what is standard for the newspapers or if an obituary is to be published in newspapers outside
of Alaska, there may be a fee charged by the newspapers. These fees vary by newspapers.
The funeral home will inform families of any fees prior to any publication for their
approval of the charge.
Photos: If you would like a photo published with the obituary, please bring it with this guideline and it will be
returned to you. A good focus that shows the person up close usually works the best.
Please proofread your information carefully