Losing someone you love is one of the most difficult and heartbreaking experiences a person may have to struggle with in life. The emotional trauma can be just as severe for close friends.
A common practice in society to help ensure people are aware of the loss is to post an obituary. This is usually a published document in a newspaper or publication recalling the life of a person who recently passed away. It may or may not include a photo of the person, major accomplishments in their life, and who they are survived by.
In an effort to help you and your loved ones through this difficult time, here is a listing of how and where to post an obituary in the major newspapers circulating in Hampton Roads, which includes the cities of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, and Suffolk:
The Daily Press
Call 757-247-4620
Email [email protected]
The Virginian-Pilot
Call 1-800-446-2006 or local 757-446-2314
Email [email protected]
Fax 757-446-2414
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Call 804-643-4414
E-mail [email protected]
Fax 804-775-8046.
The Virginia Gazette
E-Mail [email protected]
If you live in a city not located in Hampton Roads, this web site has a full listing of all newspaper obituaries in Virginia.
We hope this information can be of help to you in this tough time.