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To place an obituary with the Pioneer Press, please include the following information in an email sent to [email protected]. At this time, obituary submissions cannot be placed through the website. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the obituary desk at 651-228-5263.

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### General Information Required:
– Your full name
– Address (City, State, Zip Code)
– Phone number
– Alternate phone number (if any)

### Obituary Specifications:
– Name of the deceased
– Obituary text
– A photo in JPEG or PDF format is preferable; TIF and other file types are also accepted. You will be contacted if there are any issues with the photo.
– Ad run dates

**Discounts:**
There is a discount for running the obituary more than one day. However, this must be scheduled from the first run date to apply. If a photo is included, it must be used on both days to qualify for the discount. For more details, please contact the obituary desk.

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### Policies

**Verification of Death:**
To publish obituaries, we require a name and phone number of the funeral home or cremation society handling the arrangements. We must contact them during their business hours to verify the death.
– If the deceased’s body has been donated to the University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program or a similar program, the program’s phone number must be provided for verification. Please allow enough time for verification, especially during limited weekend hours.
– Alternatively, a death certificate can be submitted for this purpose. Only one of these verification methods is necessary.

**Guestbook and Outside Websites:**
We are not permitted to reference other media sources, guestbooks, or obituaries placed elsewhere when publishing in print or online. However, we may include a funeral home website or a family email for contact instead. Please contact us with any questions concerning this policy.

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### Obituary Process:
After submission, a proof of the obituary will be sent by fax or email for your review prior to publication. This proof will include pricing and the scheduled publication dates.
– Please review the proof carefully.
– Notify us of any errors or changes before the scheduled publication dates and within the daily deadlines.
– After publication, we cannot be responsible for errors that occur due to changes not submitted before final proofing.

**Online Changes:**
Changes to online obituaries can be handled through the obituary desk. Please call us for assistance.

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### Payment Procedure:
Pre-payment is required before publication. After you receive and approve your proof, please call 651-228-5263 to provide payment information.

**Payment Methods:**
– Credit card payment is accepted by phone only in compliance with PCI regulations.
– Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or check by phone is accepted; please provide your routing and account numbers.

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### Rates:
– Minimum charge: $162 for the first 12 lines.
– Every additional line after 12 is $12 each.
– If the ad is under 12 lines, the minimum rate of $162 applies.
– For obituaries exceeding 40 lines, a 7.5% discount applies per line.
– Running the obituary on a second day qualifies for a 20% discount off both placements.
– Placing three obituaries grants a free third placement.
– Each photo published costs $125 per day.
*Example:* Two photos published over two days would result in 4 photo charges, totaling $500.

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### Deadlines:
Please adhere to the following deadlines to ensure publication on your requested dates. There are no exceptions for late submissions.

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### Memoriam (Non-Obituary) Requests:
Unlike obituaries, memoriam submissions are remembrances of loved ones who have passed away. These submissions have different rates and policies. For more information, please call 651-228-5280 or email the obituary desk.

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If you need further assistance or have any questions, please call the obituary desk at **651-228-5263**.
Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed weekends and holidays).
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