The deadlines for submitting obituaries are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for phone inquiries at 610-915-2226. Obituaries sent on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays can only be submitted via email to Obit@delcotimes.com, with accepted hours from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please note that no proofs will be provided for weekend and holiday submissions, and pricing will be available the following business day after 10:00 a.m. by contacting Dianne at the same phone number.
Any obituaries submitted after the designated deadlines will not be included in the next edition of the paper. It is encouraged to use email for submissions, particularly on weekends and holidays, and send to Obit@delcotimes.com. You may call to confirm receipt of your email.
While the visual layout of obituaries will remain unchanged, restrictions on content have been lifted, allowing for more comprehensive family listings and acceptable phrases, such as “Went to rest with the Lord.”
Please be aware that there is a fee for each obituary, with pricing and payment options available only during regular business hours, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Costs will be communicated the next business day for submissions made on weekends and holidays.
New accounts, out-of-state funeral homes, and private parties will need to make prepayments once their obituary is approved. Staff working during weekends and holidays cannot create new accounts or process payments.
Submissions that require prepayment will be processed on the first business day following a weekend or holiday schedule. To establish an account, a complete name, address, and contact phone number must be included with your obituary request. A proof will be sent for review, but publication will be withheld until payment is confirmed.