Many newspapers still charge for this (generally around $50), but you can publish an obituary for free on Ever Loved. For reference, a traditional obituary typically has around 700 characters in it, which can rack up the costs of a printed obituary real quick.īecause newspaper obituaries are so expensive and fewer people read a physical paper, more and more people are publishing obituaries online. Each line is written in size 7 Serif font (a notoriously small font) and is only 28 characters long. For example, the New York Times charges $236 for the first four lines and $50 per line after that. The size and reach of the newspaper can also determine how expensive the obituary may be. The average cost of an obituary is generally between $200-$500 and that usually does not include a photo. Traditional obituaries that are posted in the newspaper are much more expensive than most people expect them to be. Purchase from another business, we may receive payment.