Prineville, Ore. — The Prineville Review has launched a new online obituary publication and submission service, providing families throughout Crook County and Central Oregon with an affordable, convenient way to honor loved ones and share their memories with the community.
Since our publication’s inception, we have continued to receive requests from families and community members seeking to publish obituaries and memorial announcements. Those requests have steadily increased as its readership and presence throughout Central Oregon have grown.
In response, the publication has developed a dedicated online obituary section and submission portal designed to make the process easier, more accessible and more affordable for families during an already difficult time.
The new service allows families, funeral homes and other authorized representatives to submit obituary information directly through the website, including photographs, personal tributes, biographical information and details about upcoming memorial services or celebrations of life.
Affordable pricing with flexibility for families
Recognizing that every life has a unique story, the Review has established a straightforward pricing structure that provides families with considerable flexibility in how they choose to remember their loved ones.
Obituary publication begins at a flat rate of $40 for up to 1,000 words, providing substantially more space than is typically needed for a traditional obituary.
Conventional newspaper obituaries often range from approximately 150 to 300 words, although longer tributes are not uncommon. With 1,000 words included in the base publication rate, families have more than three times the space of a typical 300-word obituary, allowing them to share a much more comprehensive account of their loved one’s life without incurring additional word charges.
Families wishing to include a primary photograph can do so for an additional flat fee of $10, bringing the total cost of a standard obituary with a photograph to a simple flat rate of $50.
This generous word allowance allows families to go beyond basic biographical information and include meaningful memories, personal accomplishments, family history and other details that celebrate the life of someone important to them.
For those wishing to share longer tributes, the portal accepts obituaries of up to 5,000 words, with additional words beyond the initial 1,000 priced at just five cents each.
Additional photographs may also be submitted for $5 each and are displayed in a dedicated photo gallery within the published obituary, allowing families to share multiple cherished memories alongside their written tribute.
The submission system automatically calculates any additional charges as information is entered, allowing families to see the total publication cost before completing payment.
Special 50% discount for those who have recently passed & free for military and first-responder line-of-duty deaths
As part of the launch of the new service, the Review is also offering a 50% discount on obituary submissions for individuals who passed away before November 1st, 2026.
The offer is intended to provide families who previously wished to publish an obituary, but may not have had an opportunity to do so, with an affordable way to share a tribute and preserve their loved one’s memory. There is no requirement that a death be recent. Families may submit obituaries for loved ones who passed away months or even years earlier, allowing the new obituary section to recognize individuals whose lives and contributions might not otherwise have been documented through the publication.
Because the online submission system calculates standard publication rates, families should complete their submissions and electronic payments as usual. Once the submission and eligibility have been confirmed, a credit equal to 50% of the original charge will automatically be issued back to the payment method used.
For example, a standard $50 obituary that includes up to 1,000 words and a primary photograph would cost just $25 after the credit is applied. A text-only obituary would cost $20.
The discount applies to eligible obituaries for individuals whose date of death was October 31st, 2026, or earlier.
Obituaries for any military service members and first responders with line-of-duty deaths are provided free of charge all the time.
Simple online submissions and prompt publication
The new portal is designed to eliminate unnecessary complications and delays commonly associated with submitting obituary notices.
Families can complete the entire process electronically, including entering obituary information, uploading photographs, reviewing publication charges and making a secure electronic payment. The system also allows submitters to specify how their loved one’s name should appear in publication, including preferred names or nicknames, and provides fields for important biographical information.
Once submitted, obituaries are forwarded for editorial review, with the goal of processing submissions promptly and publishing approved notices quickly, or on the date you set in advance.
The streamlined process is intended to provide families with peace of mind, particularly when an obituary includes time-sensitive information about funeral services, memorial gatherings, celebrations of life, or other arrangements that need to be shared with relatives, friends, and the broader community.
By simplifying the submission and payment process, families can quickly provide a public announcement without the need for lengthy correspondence or complicated arrangements with the publication.
While all submissions remain subject to editorial review and publication requirements, the service is intended to minimize unnecessary waiting and allow families to focus on honoring their loved ones.
A dedicated place to remember loved ones
Beyond announcing a death or upcoming service, obituaries serve an important role in preserving the stories and history of a community.
They recognize the lives of longtime residents, veterans, business owners, public servants, parents, grandparents, neighbors and others whose contributions have helped shape Crook County and Central Oregon.
The new obituary section provides a dedicated public location where these tributes can be shared online and accessed by family members, friends, and community members.
Published obituaries feature the submitted tribute, available biographical information, and photographs, including an additional photo gallery when multiple images are provided.
The service also reflects our publication’s continued efforts to expand beyond traditional news reporting and provide useful resources that serve the everyday needs of our community.
Whether a family wishes to publish a brief announcement or a more extensive tribute spanning several thousand words, the new system is intended to provide an accessible and respectful way to share those memories.
How to submit an obituary
Families and authorized representatives can begin submitting obituaries immediately through the new online form.
If you have any questions, you can also email us at [email protected]
Submit an obituary: https://prinevillereview.com/obituaries/submit/
View published obituaries: https://prinevillereview.com/obituaries/
Mr. Alderman is an investigative journalist specializing in government transparency, non-profit accountability, consumer protection, and is a subject matter expert on Oregon’s public records and meetings laws. As a former U.S. Army Military Police Officer, he brings a disciplined investigative approach to his reporting that has frequently exposed ethics violations, financial mismanagement, and transparency failures by public officials and agencies.
