Editorial Policy

This page describes the editorial standards and practices that guide content published on Obituary News. We commit to these principles to ensure our memorial content is dignified, accurate, and respectful.

Accuracy and Verification

We make reasonable efforts to verify the accuracy of biographical information published on Obituary News, including names, dates, locations, and family relationships. Our primary sources include funeral home announcements, family submissions, and publicly verified records. When information cannot be confirmed, we err on the side of omission rather than speculation.

Corrections

If you find an error in any obituary, please contact us immediately via our Contact page. We treat correction requests as a priority and aim to update content within 48 hours. Family members and authorized representatives may request changes at any time.

Dignity and Respect

Every obituary on Obituary News is written and reviewed with dignity for the deceased and sensitivity toward grieving families. We do not publish content that is sensational, defamatory, or disrespectful. Cause-of-death information is included only when explicitly provided by the family or publicly disclosed by the family.

Removal Requests

Family members of the deceased may request removal of any obituary at any time. We honor such requests without question or delay. Requests should be sent to our editorial team via the Contact page with verification of relationship to the deceased.

Tribute Comments

Reader-submitted tributes are moderated for inappropriate content. We reserve the right to remove tributes that are off-topic, abusive, or contain spam. The vast majority of submissions are published as written, in keeping with the principle that mourners should be free to share their memories.

Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on Obituary News (such as those to flower delivery and tree-planting services) are affiliate links. We may earn a small commission from purchases made through these links, at no cost to you. We disclose this clearly on every page where such links appear. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial decisions or content.

Sources

Source attribution for each obituary is generally provided either through funeral home credits or by linking to original announcements where appropriate. We do not republish obituaries from competing publications without permission.

Updates to This Policy

This editorial policy may be updated periodically. Material changes will be noted with a revision date. Last updated: May 2026.