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Death anniversary advertisement in Toi newspaper

Publishing a Death Anniversary Advertisement in TOI is one of the most beautiful and elegant ways to remember a loved one, mark their barsi/varsi, and share that remembrance with the family and friends of the departed through a trusted and most widely read national newspaper of our country. When you write a death anniversary advertisement in The Times of India with care, emotion, and feelings, it automatically becomes a tribute in a printed format in TOI, and it becomes widely visible across the country, which helps people to see and keep it in their minds and cherish it.

Frequently Asked Questions – Death Anniversary Advertisement in TOI:

1. What is a death anniversary advertisement in TOI? A death anniversary advertisement in TOI is actually a tribute or remembrance ad. These ads are placed in The Times of India to mark the barsi/varsi or yearly death anniversary of a loved one. These ads are usually featured in the Obituary/Remembrance section of TOI.
2. Why should I publish a death anniversary ad in TOI instead of only using social media? Times of India is one of the most widely read newspapers of India. So publishing a death anniversary ad in a widely respected publication like TOI autimetically provides higher credibility, border family/community reach (especially elders), and most importantly it becomes a long lasting printed record that can be preserved with immense love and care. It can be framed, or archived—these are the things that social media truly cannot replace.
3. Which section of the Times of India carries death anniversary or remembrance ads? Death Anniversary ads are generally shown up in the “Remembrance,” or “In Memoriam,” or “Obituary/Times Tribute” sections.
4. What are the main types of death anniversary advertisements in TOI? You can choose from:
Text classified remembrance (these are normal text-based ads).
Classified display remembrance (these are beautifully designed eyecatching ads with box, photo/border ).
Larger display obituary tributes (these are large ads generally published in milestone anniversaries).
5. What key details should I include in a death anniversary advertisement? Include the full name of your loved one who is no longer with us, mention his or her relationship with you (like father, mother, Grand father, Grand mother, sister, brother, spouse, son daughter etc). Mark the anniversary as 1st, 5th, 10th, etc. Add a short heratfealt and respectful tribute or you can add a loving message or a prayer or a spiritual line you wish to add to the death anniversary message. Add a closing message from the family, like “Fondly remembered by [Family Name].”
6. Can I mention a prayer meeting or memorial service in the ad? Yes, you can. Most of the families use a Death Anniversary Notice for inviteing the relatives and friends to a bhog ceremony Mass havan, or prayer meeting. Most of the families mention the date, time, and venue details at the bottom of the ad.
7. How many words should my death anniversary message for the newspaper be? For normal text- classifieds, use 3–6 short but heart touching lines, express your emotions and feelings for your loved one who have left us forever. For classified display or obituary ads you can write a slightly longer tribute, but keep it short simple and impactful as the cost depends on the size (sq. cm).
8. Can I include a photo of the deceased in my TOI death anniversary ad? Yes you can. Photos of the deceased in your Classified display and Display obituary ads. A clear, high-quality headshot fits the best best are is generally placed at the top or at the side of your tribute.
9. How do I choose the right edition for my death anniversary advertisement? It's simple, just pick your peffered City Edition that connects best with your target audience—either where your loved one was widely known or where family and friends are based. You can choose multiple city options that is also available.
10. When should I book the ad if I want it to appear on the exact anniversary date? It's always good to book Classified and Classified display ads at least 1–3 days ahead. Please note that, TOI and the authorised ad agencies usually have a cut-off on the previous day for the ads that are scheduled to be published on the next morning.
11. How can I book a death anniversary advertisement in TOI online? Now you can place your ad directly via TOI’s official ad portal or you can book your ad through an authorised agency’s website. Choose the Remembrance/ obituary category, then select your preferred city and intended date of publication, then decide on a text or display format depending on your budget. After picking your preferred ad format upload your message or photo of the deceased. Then review the preview very carefully, once you are satisfied then complete the payment online.
12. Do I need to provide any documents to publish a death anniversary ad? For Death Anniversary ads or remembrance ads, any kind of proof is proof is generally not needed. Because These ads are different from whole new death announcements, where a death certificate may be needed. But as rules can vary depending on the platforms, it’s always best to keep the basic details ready.
13. How much does a death anniversary advertisement in TOI cost? Generally the cost of a death anniversary ad in the Times of India varies based on the city, size of the ad, and ad format. The simple text classified ads are the most affordable while the classified display and obituary ads cost much more as these ads are priced by square centimetre. Please note that rates are generally higher in major metro cities.
14. Can families living abroad book a death anniversary ad in TOI? Yes, the NRIs and relatives of the departed who are living abroad can easily place their ad through online by using international cards or other payment options that are available on official site of TOI or at the authorised agency portals. The NRIS can choose their desired Indian City editions where they want their remembrance to get published.
15. What tone should I use when writing a death anniversary advertisement? Always keep the tone respectful and soft while writing a remembernce ad. Express special moments and shared memories. Keep it short and simple and easy to understand, write it with a emotional and respectful manner. Use blessings and few spiritual words. Never write how the loss happened. Instead you can use quotes of great poets to make it more beautiful and heartfelt like ("Every fair from fair sometime declines.” - William Shakespeare).

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