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Placing an obituary in The Providence Journal starts at $138.93.
Where is the Providence Journal? ›
The Providence Journal
The July 27, 2005, front page of The Providence Journal |
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Founded | July 1, 1829 |
Headquarters | 75 Fountain Street Providence, Rhode Island 02902 |
City | Providence |
Country | United States |
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How do I find a local obituary? ›
Many funeral homes publish obituaries on their websites. These can usually be located with a Google search on the person's name. Local genealogical and historical societies, public libraries, and some newspaper publishers maintain clipping files of obituaries.
When was the Providence Journal sold? ›
In 1996, the Providence Journal Company went public and sold over $100 million worth of stock. Soon after, the company was purchased by A.H. Belo, a Dallas, Texas-based news and television company. The Providence Journal is owned by LMG Rhode Island Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of New Media Investment Group Inc.
Why do newspapers charge so much for obituaries? ›
Why does it cost so much to post an obituary? Publishing an obituary in the newspaper is expensive because of the limited space papers have. Newspapers value every inch of each page, so they must charge to use that limited space for an obituary.
How much does it cost to put an obituary in the local newspaper? ›
Costs vary by publication. Newspapers charge by the line and can average $450 for a complete obituary. The average obituary cost begins at $200.00 and increases due to the amount of content, including a photograph and the length of the obituary.
How much is a subscription to the Providence Journal? ›
You will be offered payment options only after you select to download the full-text of any article.
- Single article $3.95. Good for a single page download.
- Unlimited 24-hour pass $19.95. ...
- Day pass (20 articles) $9.95. ...
- Week pass (40 articles) $17.95. ...
- Month pass (100 articles) $29.95. ...
- Monthly subscription (150 articles) $25.95.
How do I contact the Providence Journal? ›
Providence Journal Company
- 75 Fountain Street. Providence, RI 02902.
- (401) 277-7623.
- subscriberservices@providencejournal.com.
Who is the parent company of the Providence Journal? ›
GateHouse Media is the parent firm of The Providence Journal, The Newport Daily News, The Herald News (Fall River), The Worcester Telegram & Gazette and many other newspapers.
What is the largest obituary website? ›
Legacy.com. Search the world's largest obituary database.
MyObits offers obituary creation and sharing, as well as announcements for funerals or memorials and lets you order flowers to send your condolences from the app.
Are obituaries public domain? ›
Copyright and Obituaries. To be clear, obituaries are protected by copyright. They are creative works of expression that are fixed into a tangible medium of expression. Both the text and the images that make up an obituary are protected by copyright (even if the facts and information are not).
What is the largest newspaper in Rhode Island? ›
*Data as of July 2022.
- The Providence Journal. http://www.providencejournal.com. ...
- The Block Island Times. https://www.blockislandtimes.com/ ...
- The Valley Breeze. http://www.valleybreeze.com/ ...
- The Newport Daily News. https://www.newportri.com/ ...
- The Valley Breeze & Observer. ...
- The Rhode Island Echo. ...
- Sun Rise. ...
- The Jamestown Press.
How much is the Providence Sunday Journal? ›
The Providence Journal is raising the price for a single copy of its weekday newspaper from $1 to $2, effective Monday, March 30. The Sunday Journal will remain at $3.50, and the cost of home delivery, which varies by subscriber, will not change.
When was Providence burned down? ›
Three hundred and forty years ago today, Divine Providence did not smile kindly on the burgeoning town of Providence in the colony of Rhode Island. On March 29, 1676, Native Americans attacked and set it ablaze, making it one of many New England towns that met this fate during King Philip's War, 1675-78.
How much does it cost to put an obituary in the AJC? ›
FAQ. How much does an obituary in the Atlanta Journal Constitution cost? Placing an obituary in the Atlanta Journal Constitution starts at $60.00.
How much does a nyt obituary cost? ›
How much does an obituary in The New York Times cost? Placing an obituary in The New York Times starts at $263.00. Package prices can vary depending on the edition of the paper (weekday, weekend, or Sunday editions) and other factors such as the length of the obituary. Where do obituaries placed with Legacy.com appear?
How much does it cost to put an obituary in the Wisconsin State Journal? ›
Placing an obituary in the Wisconsin State Journal starts at $142.50.
How much is an obituary in the Wall Street Journal? ›
The Wall Street Journal obituary prices
National ads in The Wall Street Journal start at $1000 and regional ads start at $200.