Obituary Submission Guidelines & Suggestions

Announcement: There is no fee for our client families EXAMPLE: The formal notification of the to have their obituary notice posted

Jane (Matthews) Robinson, 92, of that states the full name; the desired on our website. Waco, passed away peacefully after phrase: died, passed way, etc.; and the a courageous battle with Cancer, on date and place (city / town). The cause of Home Website: December 3, 2013 in [City, State]. death is not usually stated but may be if http://www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com A celebration of Jane’s life will be so desired. The date and place of birth held at Lake Shore are usually listed next. Obits on our website allow family Chapel, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in and friends to be notified as soon as Waco, on Friday, December 8, 2013 possible and not have to wait for it to at 2:00 pm, with Rev. George Scheduled Ceremonies: appear in the newspaper. Thomas officiating. A reception This will give the time and location of will follow in the funeral home’s any viewings, memorial services, There is no fee for a photo to be Reception Center. scatterings or inurnments; or any other placed on our website either. Some Jane was born on March 28, 1921 in gathering you may choose. families choose to have a longer notice [City, State]. When Bill returned on our website with a shorter one in the from the war, Jane and Bill were newspaper to reduce costs. Use the married in [City, State] and decided Biographical Information: current obits on our site as additional to raise their family. After the This will tell a little about the resources for structure and choice of children were in school, Jane person's life, their, education, work, words. returned to nursing at the honors, hobbies, etc. Providence Hospital. In retirement, Local Newspaper Costs: Jane and Bill were active in their Waco Tribune-Herald: church as well as avid lawn bowlers. Her greatest pleasure was Survivor Information: Text Only: first eight lines are free. received when spending time with Listing the spouse, children, Thereafter, $5.50 per line; $25 per Photo. her family. grandchildren, great grandchildren, Consecutive days ran will be billed as a nieces, nephews, in-laws, other close “pick-up” rate (which figures @ almost a She was preceded in death by her relatives, close friends and even pets. half price cost + @$5 or $6). Final husband, William in 2001. Predeceased relatives are usually noted proofing of obituary and actual costs before the survivors. quoted by the newspaper will be Jane is survived by her children, approved by the family before the Patricia (Frank) Thompson, obituary will be sent back to the Matthew (Sally), and Peter; her Contributions or Flowers: newspaper by the funeral home. grandchildren, Robin Thompson, James and Jessica Robinson; and Some families request that her cat, Maddy. She will be missed contributions be made to a meaningful These rates have been supplied to by many other relatives and friends. organization instead of sending flowers. us by the Waco Tribune-Herald. These prices are subject to change without In lieu of flowers, donations may be notice. made to [Charity, Address, City, Condolences: State / Zip Code]. Add this phrase at the end of the Emailing the Obituary: notice to let readers know that they can Once you have completed the Thoughts and memories may be submit confidential messages for the obituary notice, please email it to us at shared in the online Guest Book at family. Through this service, we receive [email protected] so www.LakeshoreFuneralHome.com. many messages - even from around the that we can add it to our website and we world. will forward it on to the Waco Tribune- Herald and any other newspaper you request.

Remember: Please feel free to ask us to help you compose a meaningful and personalized obituary or, we can also review or proofread your draft before you submit it to the newspaper. There are no charges for these services. Obituary notices are very personal and special records. This guide is only a suggestion on how to compose an obituary notice. There is no legal requirement as to the format or even the submission of an obituary notice. We feel that giving families the opportunity to create their own notice can be beneficial in the grieving process. We wish to let families know that we can assist in composing the notice – in whole or in part – we are always willing to help. Please call us at (254) 752-590.