If you choose this option, the funeral home will typically: * Collect the biographical details and photos you wish to include. * Format the text to meet the newspaper's specific styling guidelines. * Submit the obituary directly to the publication on your behalf. * Handle the billing and payment process as part of their overall services. Using a funeral home helps prevent formatting errors and ensures the submission meets the newspaper's strict publication deadlines. ## Submitting Directly to the Newspaper If you are not using a funeral home or prefer to handle the process yourself, you can contact the Farmington Daily Times directly to submit the notice.
Before starting, you should prepare the following information: * The full name of the deceased. * Dates of birth and death. * Key biographical details, surviving family members, and service information. * A high-resolution photograph, if you wish to include one. To initiate the submission, visit the official Farmington Daily Times website to locate their current self-service obituary portal or the contact information for their obituaries department. Because submission methods, pricing structures, and deadlines vary, it is important to confirm these details directly with the newspaper before finalizing your draft. ## How to Find and View Published Obituaries Once an obituary has been published, family members and friends can locate the listing online. The Farmington Daily Times provides tools to help readers find recent and past notices.
To search for a published obituary, navigate to the official All Obituaries page on the newspaper's website. You can locate listings using the following search methods: * **Name Search:** Use the search tool to look up a listing by entering a partial or full name. * **Browse by Month:** If you know the general timeframe of the publication, you can browse listings grouped by month. * **Alphabetical Filter:** You can filter the listings by the first letter of the deceased's last name to narrow down the results. When you click on an individual listing, the dedicated page may contain: * The full text of the published obituary. * Specific service information, including dates, times, and locations. * Interactive tribute options for leaving condolences. * Links to send flowers or support the family. Please note that while recent listings are readily accessible, the availability of older historical records is not guaranteed. ## Verifying the Details
After the obituary is published, it is wise to review the printed or online listing to ensure all names, dates, and service details are correct. If you notice an error, contact the party that submitted the notice—either your funeral home or the newspaper's customer service team—as soon as possible to request a correction.
