University of Missouri Journalism School: Inside the business of obituaries in weekly newspapers
January 27, 2026
January 27, 2026
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Jan. 27 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following commentary:
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Inside the business of obituaries in weekly newspapers
Study shows that paid obits bring in little income but are nearly universal
By Hannah Artman and Nick Mathews
Charging to publish obituaries is nearly universal among weekly newspapers in the United States, and newsroom leaders say the practice is justified be . . .
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Inside the business of obituaries in weekly newspapers
Study shows that paid obits bring in little income but are nearly universal
By Hannah Artman and Nick Mathews
Charging to publish obituaries is nearly universal among weekly newspapers in the United States, and newsroom leaders say the practice is justified be . . .