How do I place a Life Tribute / Funeral / Death Notice?
To place a paid Life Tribute/Funeral/Death Notice in the Press Democrat, Petaluma Argus Courier, and Sonoma Index Tribune, please e-mail the notice to lifetributes@pressdemocrat.com and include the following information;
Note: Incomplete submissions may delay processing
Photos must be in a .jpg format and may be adjusted by the Press Democrat to accommodate for sizing. If submitting multiple photos, please indicate in which order you'd like them to appear. Photos may be in either color or black and white.
Emblems and logos are available to include within the obituary for a nominal fee. Emblems and logos will be placed after the last sentence of the obituary. Only 1 emblem/logo per obituary. Click Here to view available emblems and logos (link opens in a new tab).
You will receive an email with a proof and the cost of the notice prior to publishing. To complete and approve the notice as well as to apply payment, please call us at (707) 526-8694. For security reasons, approvals and payments are not accepted via email.
| Press Democrat | Petaluma Argus Courier | Sonoma Index Tribune | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per line* / one day | $6.50 | $3.25 | $4.50 |
| Per line* / 2nd day w/in a week | $4.75 | $2.50 | $3.25 |
| Per line* / 3rd day w/in a week | $2.50 | $1.25 | $1.75 |
| Per line* / 4th + consecutive day | $2.50 | $1.25 | $1.75 |
| Photo/per day/per photo | $50.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| One Time Set Up Fee | $153.00 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
* A line consists of roughly 25-30 characters including letters, spaces, and punctuation.
Note: Most major holidays carry earlier deadlines, please confirm prior to submission
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 3:00pm, closed major holidays.
In Memoriam notices celebrate a remembrance, birthday or anniversary. To place an In Memoriam in the Press Democrat, Petaluma Argus Courier, and Sonoma Index Tribune, please e-mail the notice to lifetributes@pressdemocrat.com and include the following information;
Note Incomplete submissions may delay processing
Photos must be in a .jpg format and may be adjusted by the Press Democrat to accommodate for sizing. If submitting multiple photos, please indicate in which order you'd like them to appear
Emblems and logos are available to include within the obituary for a nominal fee. Emblems and logos will be placed after the last sentence of the obituary. Only 1 emblem/logo per obituary. Click Here to view available emblems and logos (link opens in a new tab).
Please call (707) 526-8694 for In Memoriam pricing