LOSING a much-loved family member or friend is never easy.

With all that comes with loss, arranging a funeral, and tackling what comes next, letting former or current colleagues, acquaintances, and old friends know what has happened and when the funeral will be can seem a daunting task.

That is where we can help. The Hereford Times publishes death notices both online and in print, reaching people who may not have access to the internet.

But you may not know that we also publish FREE obituaries and tributes. These are not exclusive to well-known local personalities and celebrities, but instead are open to all.

To place any family notices, visit here, or to view visit here.

We publish tributes (obituaries) free. Fill in this simple online form here.

A free obituary is a celebration of the life, career, and loves of your family member or friend and offers a much more personal insight into who they were. They will be published on our website, social media, and in print as stories instead of notices. 

You can see examples of obituaries and tributes below.

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Death notices are not free, but are guaranteed to appear online and in print within a certain time frame.

They include brief details of the deceased, along with their funeral plans or wishes. Importantly, unlike poorly regulated social media you can be sure with us that information about your loved one will not be displayed alongside deeply inappropriate material over which you have no control.

To place a death notice, please contact the family announcements team on 01432 270099, email ms.family@localiq.co.uk, or visit herefordtimes.com/advertising