Reading Eagle Outlines Detailed Obituary Submission Policies

The Reading Eagle requires that most obituaries be submitted through funeral homes or cremation services, though families may also submit directly. The newspaper’s policy mandates that a completed obituary be reviewed before any payment is requested, ensuring families see a proof of the final notice. Publication is contingent upon receipt of full payment, after which the obituary can be scheduled for print.

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To confirm the accuracy of death notices, the Reading Eagle asks submitters to provide either the phone number of the responsible funeral home or cremation service, or a photograph of the deceased’s death certificate. This verification step is intended to prevent erroneous or fraudulent announcements and to maintain the integrity of the newspaper’s public records.

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All payments made by families must be processed with a credit card. The newspaper will not run an obituary until the payment is received in full. By requiring credit-card payment and a proof-of-obituary review, the Reading Eagle aligns its financial transaction with the finalization of the notice.

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Obituaries may be scheduled for any future date, but the newspaper imposes a strict cutoff: submissions must arrive no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day before the intended publication. This deadline ensures sufficient time for verification, proofing, and payment processing before the print deadline.

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Families or funeral homes seeking pricing details or assistance can reach the obituary desk at 610-371-5018. The desk provides information on costs, submission procedures, and any additional requirements for publishing an obituary in the Reading Eagle.

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• “Most obituaries published in the Reading Eagle are submitted through funeral homes and cremation services, but we will accept submissions from families.” — Reading Eagle obituary policy

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• “The Reading Eagle also requires a way to verify the death, so please include either the phone number of the funeral home or cremation service that is in charge of the deceased's care or a photo of his/her death certificate.” — Reading Eagle obituary policy

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• “All payments by families must be made with a credit card.” — Reading Eagle obituary policy

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• “We will send a proof of the completed obituary before we require payment.” — Reading Eagle obituary policy

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• “The obituary cannot run, however, until we receive payment in full.” — Reading Eagle obituary policy

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