Obituaries with The Denver Post
Denver Post Media Who we are
For 133 years, The Denver Post has been a trusted voice in the community. We have consistently adapted to technological advancements, providing digital access through our website, digital replica, apps, and social media, alongside our enduring print edition.
Wherever those entrusted to our care's community extends, we provide the means to connect.
Some may find comfort in the familiar pages of The Denver Post. Others may be drawn to our obituaries website, Endless Tributes, our digital replica or Facebook to read about those lost in our community.
Recognizing the importance of shared remembrance in healing, we make it effortless for all who wish to honor a life to do so. This creates a supportive environment for collective grieving and remembrance. We are here to streamline this process and offer compassionate support to your patrons during a difficult chapter.
Denver Post Media Why publish an obituary?
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences we face. In the midst of grief, finding ways to honor their memory and celebrate their life can feel overwhelming.
The Denver Post is publishing ads in the printed edition and on our Endless Tributes website encouraging people to consider their obituary and including it in their preplanning.
Denver Post Media Obituary options
What do we offer with our obituaries?
Denver Post obituaries offer a range of options to honor a loved one's memory:
● Choose from 6 templates to share as little or as much information as the family would like
● Life Stories: Craft a personalized tribute with photos, service times, donation requests, or emblems of service.
● Social Media: Include a special message for a Facebook announcement to reach a targeted audience.
● Keepsakes & Recognition: Receive an obituary plaque and inclusion in our 'In Memoriam' special section.
Whether you desire a concise notice or a detailed life story, The Denver Post helps you create a lasting memorial.
Where are obituaries with The Denver Post published? They are available in print, on our Endless Tributes website and in our digital replica of the printed editionb
Plaques- if a family requests more than the one plaque that comes with their obituary, please reach out to Jamie Kittelson - funerals@denverpost.com
Facebook post - a targeted FB post that shares the message of your loved-ones passing with former schoolmates, colleagues, co-workers, friends, etc.
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How to place an obituary with The Denver Post
Visit our self-service website https://promote.denverpost.com/denver-adportal/obits/index.html
For user account management, please reach out to our funerals desk - funerals@denverpost.com
Our self-service platform allows for the entry of obituaries and death notices.
Benefits of running obituaries with The Post for funeral homes:
Funeral homes can include their logo in the obituary free of charge
Funeral homes receive a discount on each obituary and death notice (discount is not shown in our self-service platform)
Our iPublish platform allows you to create the obituary with the family or enter the information at a later date with options to save and complete later
For a guided tutorial on the entry process, please reach out to our funerals desk.
Death notice example
An obituary this size is ~$500
Obituary options
Price and size examples
Obituary template options
Good to know…
FH logos can be included in an obituary or death notice for no extra cost
An obituary this size is ~$771 Obituaries and prices shown are examples of the price. Many factors determine the price of an obituary.
An obituary this size is ~$1700
Obituary options
Cost-effective option - death notice
A paid announcement that gives the name of the person, their birth and death dates, city/state, and a brief message of services or where to read the full obituary.
No photos or emblems.
Cost: $225.00
What is included with a death notice?
> The Denver Post printed edition and in the digital replica edition
> Online on Endless Tributes
> Inclusion in our bi-annual Tributes/In Memoriam section
Can a death notice run for multiple days? Yes, up to 3 days in one booking
Is there a multiple date discount? No
Obituaries
A paid announcement providing more details about the deceased. An obituary can be as short or as long as the family prefers it to be and it can offer as many life details as the family wishes to share.
Cost: Variable depending on the length, number of photos or emblems
Options: 6 templates to choose from
Best Value Package - 3 day package. 1st day is full price, 2nd day is 50% off and 3rd day is free. The three dates do not have to run consecutively
What is included with an obituary?
> The Denver Post printed edition and in the digital replica edition
> Online on Endless Tributes
> One pop mount/plaque keepsake - more can be ordered for $55 per plaque. We can also order them for $20 per plaque if you reach out to funerals@denverpost.com
> Inclusion in our bi-annual Tributes/In Memoriam section
> Obituary will be published on Facebook you can opt out of Facebook but the charge remains a part of the package
Deadlines
Monday through Friday - 3pm for the next day’s edition
Saturday - Noon for the Sunday and Monday edition
We are closed on major holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day) and have earlier deadlines for holidays.
For assistance, please call us at 303-954-2312 or email funerals@denverpost.com
Digital Only Obituaries
We understand that every family is unique. In addition to our print options, we offer digital-only obituaries, providing a meaningful way to commemorate your loved one online.
Our digital-only obituaries offer the same template options as a print obituary and a targeted Facebook post.
When selecting the Classification in iPublish, select Obituary Digital Only then Obituary Digital Only for the package.
Digital only obituaries will not appear in the printed edition of The Denver Post or our digital replica edition. They will be posted on our Endless Tributes website and on Facebook.
This online only obit is ~$1125
Deadlines
Monday through Friday - 3pm for the next day’s edition
Saturday - Noon for the Sunday and Monday edition
This online only obit is ~$680
We are closed on major holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day) and have earlier deadlines for holidays.
For assistance, please call us at 303-954-2312 or email funerals@denverpost.com
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Denver Post Media Contact Information
We are available to assist you Monday through Friday, 11am – 4pm MST.
Our deadlines to submit obituaries, announcements, and death notices are:
Monday through Friday - 3pm for the next day’s edition
Saturday - Noon for the Sunday and Monday edition
We do not offer assistance on Sundays
We are closed on major holidays and have an early deadline the day prior to the holiday
If you need assistance, please call us at 303-954-2312 or email us at funerals@denverpost.com
For weekend emergencies, please call Jen Bryan Director of Advertising Operations and Inside Sales
303-807-7735
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