Submit an Obituary
When you’re sharing a loss with the community, it helps to have a trusted place to do it. The Minden Press-Herald obituaries honor loved ones and keep friends, neighbors, and extended family informed—both in print and online.
Submit the obituary details below. Our team will review your submission and contact you to confirm any questions, formatting, and payment (if applicable) prior to publication.
Please double-check spelling of names and dates. If you’re unsure about any details, share what you know—our staff can follow up.
Write the Obituary
Share the information you’d like published, including the preferred name, dates, and service details. You can also include a brief life summary, survivors, and memorial information.
Upload Images
Add a clear photo if you’d like one included online and in print. High-quality, well-lit images reproduce best.
Submit for Review
Send your submission to our team. We’ll review formatting, confirm details as needed, and contact you to finalize pricing and publication timing before it runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Include as much as you’re comfortable sharing, but these details are most helpful:
Full name (and any nickname commonly used)
City/community of residence
Date of birth and date of death
Service details (date/time/location) or “private service”
Survivors and predeceased (optional)
Memorial donation information (optional)
A contact person’s name, phone, and email for confirmation
Obituaries run on our publication schedule and may require a review/confirmation step. If you have a preferred publication date, include it in your submission and we’ll do our best to accommodate. We do post Obituaries online as soon as everything is confirmed.
Obituary word-count pricing
1–250 words: $60
251–300 words: $70
301–350 words: $80
351–400 words: $90
401–450 words: $100
451–500 words: $110
501–550 words: $120
551–600 words: $130
601–650 words: $140
651–700 words: $150
701–750 words: $160
751–800 words: $170
801–850 words: $180
851–900 words: $190
901–950 words: $200
951–1000 words: $210
Photo options
Regular photo (1½” x 1″): $25
Double-size photo: $50
Other options
Death notice: $40
Website only: $50
What you’re offering (item/service/job/rental)
Key details (brand/model/size/condition or role requirements)
Price (or “best offer,” “starting at,” etc.)
Location (city/area)
Best contact method and hours to reach you
Tip: Avoid all caps—clear wording performs better.
Yes. For best results, upload a high-resolution, well-lit image (ideally a head-and-shoulders portrait). Avoid tiny, blurry, or heavily filtered photos.
We may make light edits for clarity, style, and formatting. If anything needs clarification (names, dates, service info), we’ll contact the person listed on the submission.
Yes—contact us as soon as possible. Changes are easiest to make before the review is completed and prior to the publication deadline.
That’s okay. Share the facts and any notes you want included. If you’d like help tightening the wording, our team can assist with basic formatting and structure.
If you have questions or need urgent assistance, please contact our office at:
Phone: 318-377-1866
Email: [email protected]