A guide for families
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How to place an obituary in the Monterey Herald
Place an obituary in the Monterey Herald online. Write a tribute, plan print dates around a memorial and review the proof and cost before checkout.
A life on the Monterey Peninsula may connect family and friends across several towns and many years. An obituary can bring those connections into one place: the news of a death, a few words about a life well known, and a clear invitation to remember together.
You can prepare your Herald notice online through this site. This guide focuses on getting both parts right: a personal remembrance and practical information that helps people make plans.
Begin a Monterey Herald obituaryPlan a service announcement
- Monterey County
- A local newspaper setting for families and community connections.
- Daily schedule
- Select available dates in the order calendar and check advance deadlines.
- Clear details
- Help friends know when, where and how to join a remembrance.
Place your noticeService detailsAbout the HeraldPlacement questions
How to place your notice in the Herald
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Choose the publication
Start on the obituary type and newspaper selection screen. Choose Place an Obituary and Monterey Herald. Read the package details so you know which placement options are included.
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Create the remembrance
Add the required details, write or paste your obituary, and include a photograph if your option supports one. Balance the biographical milestones with a memory that helps readers recognize the person.
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Schedule before the gathering
Choose open dates in the calendar and check the Monterey Herald submission deadlines. Daily publication still requires advance submission. Allow time for friends to see the notice and make arrangements.
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Check the proof and complete the order
Review spelling, photo cropping, service details, print dates and the calculated price. Complete checkout and check the confirmation email and order status. A saved draft has not been submitted.
Give readers an invitation they can act on
When an obituary announces a funeral or celebration of life, precise details are an act of kindness. Relatives may know the location by a nickname; someone traveling from outside Monterey County may need the full venue name and address.
| Detail | What to confirm before submitting |
|---|---|
| Date and time | Write out the month and check that the day, date and start time agree with the final arrangements. |
| Location | Use the complete venue name, street address and city. Distinguish the service location from any separate reception. |
| Who may attend | State clearly whether friends are welcome or the gathering is private. |
| Memorial gifts | If the family requests donations, verify the organization's name and the destination you want to share. |
If plans are still taking shape
A meaningful obituary does not require a public service announcement. You can share a life story while keeping arrangements private. If you do include a gathering, confirm the details with the organizer before approving the proof.
Keep a separate moment for the tribute itself. A description of a favorite walk, a generous habit or a friendship formed here can sit alongside the practical details. The notice should help people find the gathering and remember why they want to be there.
The Herald in the Peninsula's newspaper history
The Monterey Public Library's newspaper catalog traces the Herald's lineage through the Peninsula Daily Herald of 1922 and subsequent combined titles. Its holdings also document the names Monterey Peninsula Herald and Monterey County Herald.
For families connected to Monterey, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Carmel or other Monterey County communities, placing a notice in the Herald can give a local life a familiar setting. Think about where your loved one's relationships were formed when deciding which newspaper or newspapers to select.
Historical background: Monterey Public Library's Herald newspaper record.
Monterey Herald obituary questions
How much does it cost to place a Herald obituary?
Your selections determine the price: publication, package, notice size, photographs, dates and any extras. Build the notice and review the calculated total before paying. There is no single price that applies to every tribute.
Can I request a particular day?
Select from the available dates in the ordering calendar. The listed schedule is daily, but submission cutoffs determine whether a particular date is still open. Use the Deadlines page when planning.
Can I review everything before submitting?
Yes. Review the text and photograph in the preview, then check the dates and price in the order. While signed in, use Save draft if you need to step away for a family review.
What if the service details change after I submit?
Open the notice under Orders. While the order is still Submitted, Edit order may be available, subject to deadlines. If editing is unavailable, use the contact page promptly rather than assuming an update will appear automatically.
A remembrance for the Monterey community
Share the life. Help people come together.
Choose Monterey Herald to start creating a notice that combines your family's words with the details friends need.