Obituary & Remembrance Ads: a quiet, respectful way to let people know, or to remember someone who mattered
When a family needs to share the news of a loss, or wants to mark a death anniversary with the care it deserves, the newspaper notice still reaches people an SMS or a phone call sometimes cannot — extended family, old friends, former colleagues, an entire community at once. We help with the wording and the booking quietly and promptly, so you can give your attention to each other.
You can also book an obituary ad in newspaper online — simply share the details over WhatsApp and we take care of the rest.
"Forever in our thoughts"
A quiet, dignified way to share the news and honour their memory with the community.
What is an obituary or remembrance ad?
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Obituary Advertisements
Time-SensitiveAn obituary advertisement is a newspaper notice, placed by the family soon after a person's passing, that informs relatives, friends and the wider community, and usually includes details of the funeral, Antim Ardas, Chautha, Uthala or Bhog ceremony.
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Remembrance Advertisements
Recurring / AnnualA remembrance advertisement, sometimes called a death anniversary or Barsi ad, is placed later — often every year — to honour the person's memory on the date of their passing or birth, frequently with a photograph and a short verse or message.
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A Dedicated Readership
Community ReachBoth are read with quiet attention by communities across India, and newspapers continue to set aside dedicated columns for them precisely because this is one announcement families still prefer to see in print.
Guidance for Families
If you are unsure of what to write during this difficult time, our team can help you draft a dignified message. We provide standard templates in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and other regional languages at no additional translation cost.
A few different ways families use this notice
Each serves a slightly different purpose — we will help you choose the one that fits what you need to say.
Obituary / Death Notice
Announces a passing to family and friends, usually with the date, age, and details of the funeral or final-rites ceremony.
Death Anniversary
Frequently PublishedPublished each year on the anniversary of a loved one's passing, often with a photograph and a short, beautiful tribute or verse.
Condolence Message
A short note of sympathy and support placed by a company, association, or close friends alongside the grieving family's own announcement.
The specific ceremony or ritual your notice may need to mention
Different communities and faiths mark the days after a passing, and the months and years after, with their own ceremonies. Tell us which one applies to your family and we will word the notice accordingly — these are some of the most common.
Chautha / Uthala
Held on the third or fourth day after passing, when relatives and friends gather to offer condolences to the grieving family.
Rasam Pagri
A turban-tying ceremony, common in Punjabi and North Indian families, marking the formal passing of responsibility to the eldest son or successor.
Bhog & Antim Ardas
The concluding Sikh prayer ceremony, usually held after the Akhand Path or Sehaj Path is complete, inviting the community to join in prayer.
Tehravin / 13th Day
A ceremony observed on the thirteenth day after passing in several Hindu communities, often combined with a prayer meeting and bhog.
Marka / Prayer Meeting
A gathering held to pray for the departed soul's peace, sometimes announced separately from the main obituary notice for those who could not attend the funeral.
Barsi / Death Anniversary
The yearly remembrance marking the anniversary of a loved one's passing, observed every year going forward, usually with a photograph and a short message.
Barkhi / 1st Death Anniversary
The first death anniversary specifically, often observed with extra significance compared with later years, marking the completion of the first full year.
Month's Mind
A Christian remembrance Mass held one month after a passing, sometimes also announced in the press alongside or instead of a death-anniversary notice.
Shradhanjali / In Memoriam
A tribute notice, sometimes titled Shradhanjali or In Memoriam, placed by family or colleagues to express condolence and shared grief.
A few moments we've been trusted with
Representative moments from the kinds of bookings families entrust to us.
A late-night call
A son called us a little past 10 PM, the evening his father passed, unsure if it was even possible to get a notice into the next day's paper. We took down the details quietly, confirmed the deadline had just been met, and the notice appeared the following morning in time for relatives travelling from out of town to see it.
The third Barsi
Every year around the same week, a widow sends us a short message: "the usual, please, same photo." We keep her late husband's remembrance wording on file so each year's booking takes only a few minutes of her time, however the rest of the day unfolds.
Colleagues, wanting to say something
When a long-serving employee passed, his company asked us how their team could share a few words alongside the family's own notice. We placed a short condolence message in the same edition, worded simply, without overshadowing the family's announcement.
Choosing the right words for a parent
A daughter wanted to mark her mother's first death anniversary but found it hard to put the right words on paper. We sat with her over a phone call, gently shaping a short verse around the phrases she kept returning to, until it felt like her own voice.
How an obituary notice is usually presented
Classified Text Notice
EconomicalPlain text stating the name, date and key details — the simplest and most economical option, without a photograph.
Classified Display Ad
Most ChosenA small bordered box that allows a photograph of the deceased — the most commonly chosen format for both obituaries and remembrance notices.
Display Advertisement
A larger, more detailed tribute, sometimes used for respected community members, with more space for a fuller message or several family signatures.
A few details that help us move quickly
Nothing here is essential before you reach out — we are happy to gather these together with you on the call itself.
Name, age and date of passingThe essential facts that will form the opening lines of the notice.
Ceremony timing and venueDetails of the funeral, Antim Ardas, Chautha, Uthala, Bhog, Rasam Pagri or Tehravin, if you would like these included.
A photograph (optional)For a Classified Display or Display ad, a clear photograph of your loved one.
Death certificate (if requested)A small number of newspapers ask for this before printing an obituary, mainly to confirm details.
How these notices typically read in print
Shared here only as gentle illustrations of tone and structure — every notice we prepare is written around your own family and your own words.
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Smt. Kamla Devi Sharma, aged 78, beloved mother and grandmother, on 14th June 2026 in Amritsar. Antim Ardas will be held on 17th June at 11 AM at the family residence. She leaves behind a loving family and a lifetime of memories.
स्व. श्री रामलाल वर्मा की प्रथम पुण्यतिथि पर — आपकी स्मृतियाँ हमेशा हमारे साथ हैं। आप जैसे थे, वैसे ही हमारे हृदय में सदा जीवित रहेंगे। - शोकाकुल परिवार, लुधियाना
In loving memory of Mr. Joginder Singh Bedi, on his 5th death anniversary, 21st June. "Some memories never fade — they only grow gentler with time." Fondly remembered by his wife, children and grandchildren, Chandigarh.
The management and staff of Aggarwal Textiles, Ludhiana, express their heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Sh. Vinod Aggarwal, our esteemed colleague of many years. We share in the family's grief at this difficult time.
Newspapers commonly chosen for these notices
A Times of India obituary ad remains one of the most requested options for families wanting wide, dependable reach, and we can also book a chautha or uthala ad format in Dainik Bhaskar or another regional daily on the same call.
What happens after you reach out
You call or message us
Share what you can, whenever you're ready — by phone or WhatsApp, at any hour.
We prepare the wording
We gently put the notice together with you, and confirm the newspaper and rate.
You approve it
You review the final wording, and we take care of the booking and payment details.
It is published
The notice appears in the next available edition, and we share a copy for your family's records.
Publish Obituary & Remembrance Notices Across India
From obituary notices to barsi remembrances, these are the notice formats families entrust to us most often.
These bookings include Urgent Obituary Ad Placements, Chautha & Uthala Ceremony Notices, Bhog Ceremony Announcements, Times of India (TOI) Obituary Ads, Condolence & Sympathy Messages, Shradhanjali & Tribute Advertisements, 'In Loving Memory' Remembrance Ads, Sad Demise & Death Announcements, Rasam Pagri Public Notices and Prayer Meeting & Memorial Notices - each drafted to match the format your chosen newspaper accepts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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We are here, whenever you are ready
There is no need to have every detail in order before you call. Share what you can, and we will quietly take care of the rest — the wording, the newspaper, and the timing.