Submitting your obituaries
Remember your loved one through an obituary in The Huntsville Times.
Pay a tribute to your loved one through an obituary in The Times. We offer complimentary notices, in addition to premium offerings that include a photo and more of your loved one’s life story.
Obituaries must be submitted by the funeral home. In the event that a funeral home is not used, the family may submit an obituary to The Times along with a copy of the death certificate.
Obituaries that are less than 2 inches in length, or approximately 35 words, are offered at no charge. Please consult our obituary staff for more information on complimentary obits.
Pricing
- Text: 99 cents per word, plus a $17 digital surcharge
- Emblems: $25
- Funeral home logos: Complimentary on all paid obituaries; $15 on free obituaries
- Photos: $30 for standard image; $65 for enhanced
All obituaries appear on al.com, where friends and other acquaintances are inviting to sign the deceased’s guestbook or easily send flowers to the grieving. The online obituary will be available for one year after publication.
Writing an obituary
While the funeral home will often assist in writing the obituary, we’re happy to offer additional guidance. If you’re unsure of where to start, see the lists below to get an idea of common obituary information.
Basic information:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Date of death
- Visitation or funeral arrangements
Supplemental information:
- Hometown
- Current city of residence
- Membership in a church or other place of worship
- Officials presiding over funeral services
- Surviving family members
- Deceased family members
- Employment or education history
Contact us
For more information, consult your funeral home director or e-mail obits@htimes.com. The obituary desk is available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday – Friday and from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and can be reached at 256-532-2560. The fax number for the obituary department is 256-532-2561. The deadline for next-day publication is 3 p.m. daily.
