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How to place an In Memoriam in Star Tribune

  • January 20, 2012 - 9:34 AM
  1. How to place an In Memoriam ad
  2. Required information
  3. Suggested format for an In Memoriam
  4. Adding a photo or graphic
  5. Information on rates
  6. Contact us
  7. Hours of operation
  1. How to place an In Memoriam
    • In Memoriam announcements may be placed by phone, fax, email, or by regular mail.
  2. Required information:
    • Your phone number, name and address; date or dates to publish. Prepayment is required for all In Memoriams. For your convenience we accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, & American Express.
  3. Suggested format for an In Memoriam
    1. Name
    2. Date of Birth
    3. Date of Death
    • A personal message, poem or remembrance, with a closing from the person or persons placing the memorial is very common. Ask about available emblems, borders and photo options.
  4. Adding a photo or graphic
    • Electronic submission of photos and/or text may be emailed to paidobits@startribune.com — Photos should be high quality .JPG or .TIF format (minimum 200 dpi), preferably cropped in a square shape.
    • A courier is available in the immediate metro area for photo pick–up Monday–Friday. Please call us at 612-673-4130 before 4 pm weekdays to arrange pick–up. Photos may be dropped off at 425 Portland Ave S. before 5 pm weekdays.
  5. Information on rates
    • The cost for In Memoriams is $10.75 per line (3–line minimum) to publish one day in all editions. To publish the same notice additional days, the price is $6.50 per line per day. To have your In Memoriam posted online, it is $15.00 additional. Online memorials remain on our website for 30 days from date of publication.
  6. Contact us
    • In Memoriams may be placed several different ways:
    • Phone: (612)-673-4130 or 1-800-927-9133
    • Fax: (612)-673-7435
    • E-mail: paidobits@startribune.com
    • Our mailing address:
    • Classified Obituary Department, 1st floor
    • Star Tribune
    • 425 Portland Avenue
    • Minneapolis, MN 55488
  7. Hours of operation
    • Mon-Thurs, 9 am – 7 pm
    • Friday 9 am – 6 pm
    • Sat/Sun/Holidays 9 am – 2 pm
    • Deadline is the day prior to publication.

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