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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's a way for newspapers to stay in business.

My mom died a few years ago. I staffed a work event a week or so later where there were lots of people. Three people came up to me that day because they had seen the obituary and a few people came to the funeral because they'd seen the obituary. 
I was surprised and thought it was nice. [/quote]

When we put an obit in the local paper where my father died - it was free- a day later his house was broken into. The responding police officer said - he recommends folks avoid it as its an easy way for people to target or see if the house is empty after a death notice. [/quote]

My mom did not want a printed obit for my dad for this reason.

She did let me post something on social media after a few days, but I didn't until she was comfortable with it and I let her read it first. I also did not put service details, as it will be in June where we used to live. We are reaching out to family and friends who may wish to attend. My mom is concerned about safety and I understand that.[/quote]

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