Find or Publish a Daily Post Obituary: Quick Guide
Daily Post obituaries and death notices are searchable at two primary locations: the Daily Post’s funeral notices section on funeral-notices.co.uk and the paper’s own obituary pages. To publish a notice, the fastest route is a direct phone call to the Daily Post or submission through the funeral-notices.co.uk portal. Funeral homes can handle the entire process on a family’s behalf.
Immediate next steps:
- Search for a notice: Go to funeral-notices.co.uk/daily+post/death-notices and enter the full name plus a date range.
- Submit a notice: Call the Daily Post directly or use the online submission form on the paper’s site. Your funeral home can also submit on your behalf.
- Browse all announcements: The Daily Post All Announcements index aggregates obituaries, acknowledgements, and family notices in one stream.
Key Takeaways
The fastest way to find a Daily Post obituary is to search funeral-notices.co.uk by publication name and date range; to publish one, call the paper or submit through the online form, with notices going live at midnight on the publication day.
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Where to search first | Use funeral-notices.co.uk, set the publication field to “Daily Post,” and filter by name and date range. |
| Fastest submission method | Phone the Daily Post directly or submit via the online form; funeral homes can submit on your behalf. |
| Typical online posting time | Notices go live at midnight on the scheduled publication day, per Daily Post guidance. |
| Who to call for urgent notices | Contact the funeral home first; directors have verified details on file and can expedite submission. |
| Short vs. full obituary length | Short death notices run 25–75 words; full obituaries typically run 200–500 words. |
Table of Contents
- Where can you find Daily Post obituaries online?
- How do you submit an obituary to the Daily Post?
- What should you write in a Daily Post obituary post?
- What do obituary notices typically cost, and when are deadlines?
- Who usually posts obituaries, and what role do funeral homes play?
- Submission checklist and a sample message to send
- Why local papers and funeral homes still matter for community records
- Useful resources for finding, posting, and drafting notices
- Sources
Where can you find Daily Post obituaries online?
The most reliable starting point is funeral-notices.co.uk. The site hosts Daily Post death notices in a searchable index. Set the publication field to “Daily Post,” enter the deceased’s name, and narrow by date range. According to the Daily Post’s own guidance, funeral notices are posted online at midnight on the publication day, so searching the aggregator shortly after midnight often returns results before a manual archive search would.
For notices that predate the aggregator’s index or span multiple regional titles, try these additional sources in order:
- The Daily Post’s own website (dailypost.co.uk): Navigate to the obituaries or funeral notices section and search by name. The paper’s guidance recommends using the publication name in the location search field and narrowing by date.
- funeral-notices.co.uk All Announcements stream: The All Announcements index pulls together obituaries, acknowledgements, and family notices beyond standard death notices.
- Legacy.com local obituary index: Legacy for local papers and offers a submission pathway linked from paper listings. Useful when the original paper’s archive is harder to navigate.
- Funeral-home websites: Most funeral homes post notices on their own sites the same day they submit to the paper. Check the home handling the service directly.
- Social media and family posts: Family members often share notices on Facebook or community groups. Search the deceased’s full name alongside “Daily Post” or the town name.
Pro Tip: When searching, try both “Daily Post” and “North Wales Daily Post” in the publication field. Some aggregator entries use the full regional title, and a name-only search can miss notices filed under the alternate title.
Pro Tip: Confirm with the funeral home that the notice has been submitted before searching. A notice that has not yet been filed will not appear regardless of how many times you refresh the aggregator.
How do you submit an obituary to the Daily Post?
The Daily Post accepts submissions through several channels. Phone and the online form are the most direct. The paper’s site lists contact details, and the funeral-notices.co.uk portal also accepts submissions tied to the Daily Post’s publication schedule.
Submission checklist before you contact the paper or funeral home:
- Full legal name of the deceased
- Date and place of death
- Age at time of death
- Names of immediate survivors (spouse, children, siblings)
- Funeral or memorial service details (date, time, location)
- Preferred publication date(s) for print and online
- Photo: high-resolution JPEG, 300 dpi when possible, with a caption
- Your contact phone number and email
- Payment method (credit card is standard for most papers)
After submission, the paper typically confirms receipt within the same business day. Online posting follows at midnight on the scheduled publication date. Print placement appears in the next available print edition after verification clears, which usually takes 24–48 hours. Request a written confirmation and a payment receipt so the placement is on record.
What should you write in a Daily Post obituary post?
Two formats cover most situations: a short death notice and a full obituary. The right choice depends on the family’s preference, the paper’s available space, and budget.
Short death notice (25–75 words): States the essential facts only.
Full obituary (200–500 words): Opens with a summary line, then covers life highlights, survivors, service details, and donation information across three to six short paragraphs.
- Opening line: Name, age, date of death, and one defining characteristic or role.
- Life highlights: Birthplace, education, career, and notable achievements or community involvement.
- Personal qualities and relationships: Spouse, children, grandchildren, and close friends by name.
- Service details: Date, time, location, officiant if relevant, and any reception.
- Donations or memorial wishes: Charity name and how to donate.
Pro Tip: Place the service date and location in the second paragraph, not the last. Readers scanning for logistics will find it faster, and the paper’s layout team will not need to reorder your copy.
Pro Tip: If you include a photo, submit it separately as a JPEG attachment rather than embedded in a Word document. Papers resize and crop images, and a standalone file gives the layout desk more flexibility.
What do obituary notices typically cost, and when are deadlines?
Exact fees vary by publication and notice type. Most papers use one of two structures: per-line pricing for simple text notices or a flat fee for a boxed obituary with a photo. Contact the Daily Post directly for current rates before drafting, since pricing changes periodically.
Typical timeline from submission to publication:
- Submission: Send copy, photo, and payment by the paper’s stated deadline (usually mid-afternoon the day before the intended print date).
- Verification: The paper or funeral home confirms details within the same day to 48 hours.
- Online posting: Notices go live at midnight on the publication day, per the Daily Post’s own guidance.
- Print edition: The notice appears in the next available print edition after verification.
Deadline note: If the funeral is within 48 hours, flag the submission as urgent. Funeral homes experienced with the Daily Post know which editors to call to expedite verification.
Who usually posts obituaries, and what role do funeral homes play?
Immediate family members, close friends, and funeral homes all submit notices. In practice, funeral homes frequently coordinate and verify obituary submissions on behalf of families, handling the paperwork, photo specs, and direct contact with the paper or aggregator. This arrangement reduces errors and speeds publication because funeral directors already have the verified legal details on file.
Families who prefer to submit directly can do so by phone or online form. The main advantage of going through a funeral home is verification: papers are more likely to process a submission quickly when it comes from a known, licensed funeral director.
When to contact the funeral home vs. the paper directly:
- Use the funeral home when the service is imminent, when you need the notice verified quickly, or when you are unsure of the correct publication name to use in aggregator filters.
- Contact the paper directly when you want to manage wording independently or when no funeral home is involved.
Pro Tip: Ask the funeral director to confirm the exact publication name used in the aggregator’s filter field. “Daily Post” and “North Wales Daily Post” can return different results, and the wrong entry means the notice is harder to find.
Submission checklist and a sample message to send
Before contacting the paper or funeral home, confirm you have every required item. Missing one field is the most common cause of publication delays.
Required items:
- Deceased’s full legal name
- Date and place of death
- Age at time of death
- Next of kin names and relationships
- Funeral or memorial service details
- Photo file (JPEG, 300 dpi preferred; confirm size limit with the paper)
- Preferred publication date(s)
- Your contact phone number and email address
- Payment method
Sample email or online-form message:
After sending, follow up within 24 hours if you have not received a confirmation. Request a payment receipt and save both the confirmation email and any reference number as a record of placement.
Why local papers and funeral homes still matter for community records
Local obituary publishing does more than announce a death. It creates a permanent, searchable record that families, genealogists, and neighbors rely on for years. Understanding why local news matters for your community helps explain why the practice carries weight beyond the immediate announcement.
Reputable local outlets verify notices before publication. That verification step, often handled by a funeral home, protects families from errors and protects the paper’s record from inaccuracies. A notice published in a regional paper like the Daily Post carries more archival weight than a social media post, which can be deleted or edited without trace.
At Thecentralgeorgian, timely and verified local reporting is the standard for every story, including community records like death notices. The same principle that drives local news coverage applies here: accuracy, verification, and permanence matter. A published obituary is a civic document, not just an announcement.
Useful resources for finding, posting, and drafting notices
The sources below cover the main tasks: searching for a notice, submitting one, and drafting the copy.
- Funeral-notices: Primary search index for Daily Post notices; filter by name and date range.
- Daily Post All Announcements stream: Broader index including obituaries, acknowledgements, and family notices beyond standard death notices.
- Daily Post search guidance (North Wales Live): The paper’s own step-by-step instructions for finding notices online, including the midnight posting note.
- Legacy: Third-party index for local-paper obituaries; useful when the paper’s own archive is harder to navigate.
- Funeral home websites: Check the home handling the service for same-day notice postings.
For context on how local outlets handle community publishing, the community publishing guide from 16W Media Group covers how hyperlocal outlets serve readers with time-sensitive announcements.
Pro Tip: Save every confirmation email and screenshot of the published notice. Papers occasionally archive or remove older notices, and a saved copy is the only permanent record you control.
Sources
- Search Daily Post Death Notices
- Search Daily Post All Announcements
- Online obituaries in the Daily Post – how to search and find funeral and death notices on the web | North Wales Live
- Death announcements for the week of Aug. 7, 2026
- The Daily Post-Athenian Recent Obituaries: All of The Daily Post-Athenian’s Recent Obituaries
