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The Longview News-Journal offers separate obituary submission paths depending on who is submitting and whether the notice is free or paid. Private individuals can use a free obituary form or a paid obituary form, while funeral homes have their own free and paid options. The site's navigation lists all four under its Obituaries section, so the main task is choosing the right form for your situation.
Which Form Applies to You
| Who is submitting | Free option | Paid option |
|---|---|---|
| Private individual | Free Obit Form for Private Individuals | Paid Obit Form for Private Individuals |
| Funeral home | Free Obits For Funeral Home | Funeral Home Paid Obituary |
The distinction matters because the free and paid forms are separate submissions, not a single form with a payment toggle. If you are a family member or friend handling the notice yourself, you fall under the private-individual forms. If a funeral home is arranging the notice on the family's behalf, the funeral home forms apply.
Steps to Submit
- Go to the Longview News-Journal site and open the Obituaries section from the main navigation.
- Identify whether you are a private individual or a funeral home, then choose the matching free or paid form.
- Complete the form fields with the deceased's information and the notice text.
- Submit the form. For paid notices, expect the newspaper to follow up on cost and scheduling, since pricing is not published on the page.
If you are unsure which form fits, the Obituaries section also lists a general contact route through the site's About Us and Contact pages, and Customer Care is available for account or submission questions.
What to Have Ready
Obituary forms typically ask for the person's full name, dates, biographical details, surviving family, and service information. Having this written out before you start keeps the submission from timing out or requiring a second pass. For paid notices, the text length and any photo you want included are usually the factors that affect cost, so decide on those before submitting.
Common Snags
- Choosing the wrong form. A private individual using a funeral home form, or the reverse, can delay publication. Match the form to the actual submitter.
- Assuming the free form covers everything. The free and paid forms are distinct; a free notice may have different length or content limits than a paid one.
- Expecting instant publication. Paid obituaries in particular usually require confirmation of cost and run date before they appear.
- Looking for prices online. The page does not publish obituary rates, so cost questions go through Customer Care or the contact options in the Obituaries section.
Where to Find the Forms
All four obituary forms are reachable from the Obituaries menu on news-journal.com, alongside the classifieds, jobs, and legal notices sections. The same menu also links to eEdition and digital services if you need to confirm how a notice appeared in print or online.