A guide for families
How to place an obituary in the Marin Independent Journal
Place a Marin Independent Journal obituary online. Honor a life in Marin County, prepare family and service details, and review the price before submitting.
A community remembers the people who kept showing up: the neighbor who checked in, the teacher who stayed after class, the volunteer who quietly did what was needed. An obituary can give those everyday contributions the space they deserve.
This guide helps you prepare an Independent Journal notice through the online placement process. It includes a way to describe community involvement without overlooking the family relationships and personal pleasures that made the life whole.
Start an Independent Journal obituaryRemember their contributions
- Marin County
- A local setting for a tribute to a Marin life.
- Roots in 1861
- The IJ’s history spans generations of county news.
- Daily print schedule
- Review open dates and deadlines before submitting.
How to submitRemember their contributionsAbout the newspaperCommon questions
Place your Marin IJ notice online
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Choose the IJ
Open the notice type and publication selector. Choose Place an Obituary and Marin Independent Journal, then review the package offered.
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Compose a personal remembrance
Enter the requested details and your obituary text. Add a photograph if included in your chosen option, and inspect the notice preview for spelling, spacing and cropping.
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Set the schedule
The IJ’s listed schedule is daily. Choose dates available in the order calendar and consult the current submission deadlines before making plans around a print date.
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Review, pay and confirm
Check the full proof and order total. Complete checkout to submit, then confirm the status under Orders and keep the confirmation email.
Describe what their care made possible
A list of organizations tells readers where someone gave their time. A brief memory explains why it mattered. Perhaps they welcomed new volunteers, taught a skill, drove a friend to appointments or made sure no one was left out.
Details worth checking
- The correct names of community groups, schools or other organizations.
- Any role, award or years of service you choose to mention.
- Family names and relationships, including those remembered as having died earlier.
- Confirmed service information and the family’s wishes about public attendance.
Include the quieter side of the story
Leave room for the meals they loved to make, the music they returned to or the walks they shared with a friend. An obituary can recognize public contributions and still sound like someone who was loved at home.
If the family requests memorial gifts, verify the organization’s exact name and donation instructions. Keep that request clear and optional. It should reflect the family’s wishes, rather than an assumption about what a reader ought to do.
The Independent Journal’s place in Marin
Established in 1861, the Marin Independent Journal covers Marin County, from its cities to its unincorporated communities. Its local reporting provides a setting for news about the places where readers live and participate.
For a family with Marin connections, an IJ obituary can acknowledge a life through the relationships built here. Naming a meaningful local connection helps readers recognize the person and understand how they contributed.
Newspaper background: Bay Area News Group’s Independent Journal profile.
Before you submit an Independent Journal obituary
How is the IJ obituary price determined?
The total depends on the package, notice size, photos, dates and additional selections. Build your notice to see the calculated price and review the complete total before paying.
May I include a memorial donation request?
You can include the family’s preferred wording in the notice text. Confirm the recipient and instructions, then check that the request is clear in the preview.
Can I save the notice while I confirm a name?
While signed in, use Save draft and return through Orders. Verify any uncertain details and recheck available dates before submitting; saving does not book publication.
Does daily publication mean I can order for tomorrow?
Availability depends on submission deadlines. Use the dates offered in the order calendar; a daily print schedule does not mean every future date is still open.
Remembered in Marin
Honor the ways they made a difference.
Begin your Independent Journal notice with a few names and memories. Shape the tribute, check the details and place it when you are ready.