The Denver Post Obituaries
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.
An obituary provides an opportunity to share the loss, help with the grieving process, pay tribute, preserve the memory of a life lived, and connect family and friends.
Recognizing the importance of a 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 offer compassionate support and alleviate pressure from your survivors to write your tribute, as well as, ensure they are telling your story the way you want it to be told. If we can assist you further with your obituary, please contact us at funerals@denverpost.com / 303.954.2312.
Getting Started
❏ Common information included in an obituary:
❏ Full/birth name
❏ Doctorate titles
❏ Nickname
❏ Place and date of birth
❏ Place and date of passing
❏ Title of remembrance (e.g., teacher, fireman, WWII Veteran)
❏ (Optional) Cause of death
❏ Include your life story:
❏ Names of parents and siblings
❏ Where you grew up
❏ Attended school
❏ Continued education
❏ Enlisted in military
❏ Careers
❏ Highlights
❏ Retirements
❏ Marriages
❏ Birth of children/grandchildren
❏ Beloved groups/clubs
❏ Hobbies
❏ Include service/donation information at the end.
❏ Note: Survivors will most likely prepare this information.
❏ You can include donation information for causes important to you.
How to write your obituary
Exercises to help start writing your obituary:
❏ Begin with your name: Write your name as you would like it to be remembered.
❏ Reflect on your impact: List ways you made life memorable for others and identify who will miss you most.
❏ Consider perspectives: Think about significant people in your life and how they might remember you.
❏ Highlight achievements: List your accomplishments and those you shared with loved ones.
❏ Write authentically: Be concise, focused, and honest in your writing.
❏ Reveal your essence: Aim to provide insight into your true self and what made you unique.
❏ Collaborate: Invite family and friends to contribute to your story.
Suggestions
for the beginning of the obituary
❏ Here are a couple of examples to begin an obituary:
❏ "Our beloved [relationship, e.g., mother, husband] [name] passed away peacefully on [date],"
❏ "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of [name], our [relationship], on [date]."
❏ Please avoid including inappropriate comments, jokes, or personal contact information like home addresses and phone numbers.
Remember, taking the time to write your story, your way, will be viewed and remembered by your family and friends and may help them with their grieving process of losing you and it will be available for generations to come to read your story and learn more about you.
Death notice example
An obituary this size is ~$500
Obituary Options
Price and size examples
An obituary this size is ~$771
Obituary template options
An obituary this size is ~$1700
and prices shown are examples of the price. Many factors determine the price of an obituary.
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
Obituary Options
What 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 wider 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.
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.
Digital-Only Obituary Options
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