{"id":5922,"date":"2026-04-02T07:38:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T07:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/current-info\/?p=5922"},"modified":"2026-04-06T06:23:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T06:23:04","slug":"ultimate-guide-obituary-ads-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/current-info\/ultimate-guide-obituary-ads-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide to Obituary Ads Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5922\" class=\"elementor elementor-5922\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b787961 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b787961\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-442b782\" data-id=\"442b782\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2853f05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2853f05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tailwindcss.com\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"max-w-3xl mx-auto px-4\">\r\n  <div class=\"bg-white shadow-md rounded-xl overflow-hidden\">\r\n    <div class=\"px-8 py-10 md:px-14 md:py-2\">\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- TABLE OF CONTENTS -->\r\n<div class=\"bg-white border border-gray-200 shadow-sm rounded-lg p-6 mb-10\">\r\n  <h2 class=\"text-xs font-bold mb-4 flex items-center gap-2 text-gray-800 uppercase tracking-widest\">\r\n    Table of Contents\r\n  <\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <ul class=\"space-y-2 text-sm\">\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <a href=\"#intro\" class=\"text-gray-700 hover:text-[#003057]\">\r\n        \u279c Introduction\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <a href=\"#what-is\" class=\"text-gray-700 hover:text-[#003057]\">\r\n        \u279c What Is an Obituary Advertisement\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <a href=\"#types\" class=\"text-gray-700 hover:text-[#003057]\">\r\n        \u279c Types of Obituary Ads\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <a href=\"#booking\" class=\"text-gray-700 hover:text-[#003057]\">\r\n        \u279c How to Book Obituary Ad\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <a href=\"#rates\" class=\"text-gray-700 hover:text-[#003057]\">\r\n        \u279c Times of India Obituary Ad Rates 2026\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <a href=\"#tips\" class=\"text-gray-700 hover:text-[#003057]\">\r\n        \u279c Tips for Effective Obituary Ads\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <a href=\"#online\" class=\"text-gray-700 hover:text-[#003057]\">\r\n        \u279c How to Book Obituary Ad Online\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <a href=\"#faq\" class=\"text-gray-700 hover:text-[#003057]\">\r\n        \u279c FAQs\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <a href=\"#contact\" class=\"text-gray-700 hover:text-[#003057]\">\r\n        \u279c Contact \/ Book Ad\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- BIG CENTER CONTACT BUTTON -->\r\n<div class=\"flex justify-center my-6\">\r\n\r\n  <a href=\"tel:+919821984000\"\r\n     class=\"flex items-center gap-3 bg-[#BB2D29] text-white px-8 py-4 rounded-full shadow-lg hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-300 transform hover:scale-105\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- ICON -->\r\n    <span class=\"text-xl\">\ud83d\udcde<\/span>\r\n\r\n    <!-- TEXT -->\r\n    <span class=\"text-lg md:text-xl font-bold tracking-wide\">\r\n      Call Now: +91 98219 84000\r\n    <\/span>\r\n\r\n  <\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- INTRO -->\r\n      <h1 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mb-4 text-gray-900\">\r\n        Times of India Obituary Advertisement: Booking, Costs & Formats\r\n      <\/h1>\r\n\r\n      <p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed mb-4\">\r\n        Booking an obituary ad sounds simple. It rarely is.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed mb-4\">\r\n        The first time I helped a grieving family place a notice in Times of India Mumbai, we wasted nearly two days going back and forth over column width, photo file size, and edition selection. That shouldn\u2019t happen to anyone dealing with a loss.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed mb-6\">\r\n        This guide covers everything \u2014 ad types, booking steps, <a href=\"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/times-of-india-obituary-ad-rates.shtml\">Times of India obituary ad rates<\/a>, city-specific insights, and mistakes to avoid before you spend money.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <!-- WHAT IS -->\r\n      <h2 class=\"text-xl font-semibold mb-3 text-gray-900\">\r\n        What Is an Obituary Advertisement in Times of India?\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed mb-4\">\r\n        An obituary ad is a paid death announcement published in the newspaper. Unlike editorial obituaries, these are written and controlled by the family.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed mb-6\">\r\n        These ads appear under the \"Obituary & Remembrance\" category and can be text-based or include photos depending on your selection.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <!-- TYPES -->\r\n      <h2 class=\"text-xl font-semibold mb-3 text-gray-900\">\r\n        Types of Obituary Ads\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <ul class=\"list-disc pl-6 text-gray-700 space-y-2 mb-6\">\r\n        <li><strong>Classified Text Ads:<\/strong> Simple text format, cheapest option<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>Display Classified Ads:<\/strong> Boxed ads with border & photo<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>Remembrance Ads:<\/strong> Anniversary tribute ads<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n\r\n      <!-- BOOKING -->\r\n      <h2 class=\"text-xl font-semibold mb-3 text-gray-900\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/times-of-india-obituary-ad-rates.shtml\">How to Book an Obituary Ad in Times of India<\/a>\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <ol class=\"list-decimal pl-6 text-gray-700 space-y-2 mb-6\">\r\n        <li>Select your city edition (Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, etc.)<\/li>\r\n        <li>Choose ad format (text or display)<\/li>\r\n        <li>Draft obituary content carefully<\/li>\r\n        <li>Book via online portal or authorised agency<\/li>\r\n        <li>Upload photo (if display ad)<\/li>\r\n        <li>Make payment and confirm release date<\/li>\r\n      <\/ol>\r\n\r\n      <!-- RATES -->\r\n      <h2 class=\"text-xl font-semibold mb-3 text-gray-900\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/times-of-india-obituary-ad-rates.shtml\">Times of India Obituary Ad Rates<\/a> (2026)\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"overflow-x-auto mb-6\">\r\n        <table class=\"min-w-[600px] w-full border text-sm text-left\">\r\n          <thead class=\"bg-gray-100\">\r\n            <tr>\r\n              <th class=\"p-3 border\">City<\/th>\r\n              <th class=\"p-3 border\">Text Ad Cost<\/th>\r\n              <th class=\"p-3 border\">Display Cost<\/th>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n          <\/thead>\r\n          <tbody>\r\n            <tr>\r\n              <td class=\"p-3 border\">Mumbai<\/td>\r\n              <td class=\"p-3 border\">\u20b9950\u2013\u20b91100 per line<\/td>\r\n              <td class=\"p-3 border\">\u20b98,000+<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n            <tr>\r\n              <td class=\"p-3 border\">Delhi<\/td>\r\n              <td class=\"p-3 border\">\u20b9850\u2013\u20b91000 per line<\/td>\r\n              <td class=\"p-3 border\">\u20b97,000+<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n            <tr>\r\n              <td class=\"p-3 border\">Bangalore<\/td>\r\n              <td class=\"p-3 border\">\u20b93,500\u2013\u20b95,000 (5 lines)<\/td>\r\n              <td class=\"p-3 border\">\u20b96,000+<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n            <tr>\r\n              <td class=\"p-3 border\">Pune<\/td>\r\n              <td class=\"p-3 border\">\u20b9900 approx<\/td>\r\n              <td class=\"p-3 border\">\u20b96,000\u2013\u20b99,000<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n          <\/tbody>\r\n        <\/table>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- TIPS -->\r\n      <h2 class=\"text-xl font-semibold mb-3 text-gray-900\">\r\n        Tips for Creating an Effective Obituary Ad\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <ul class=\"list-disc pl-6 text-gray-700 space-y-2 mb-6\">\r\n        <li>Use clear and recent photographs<\/li>\r\n        <li>Keep content concise and accurate<\/li>\r\n        <li>Always proofread before submission<\/li>\r\n        <li>Add location or society name for better reach<\/li>\r\n        <li>Avoid unnecessary decorative elements<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n\r\n      <!-- ONLINE -->\r\n      <h2 class=\"text-xl font-semibold mb-3 text-gray-900\">\r\n        How to Give Obituary Ad Online\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed mb-6\">\r\n        Visit the Times of India classified portal, select Obituary category, enter your content, preview cost, upload photo (if required), choose date and complete payment online.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"faq\" class=\"text-xl font-bold mb-6 text-gray-900\">\r\n  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\r\n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"space-y-4\">\r\n\r\n  <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"border p-4 rounded\">\r\n    <h3 itemprop=\"name\" >\r\n      What is an obituary advertisement in Times of India explained?\r\n\r\n\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n      <p itemprop=\"text\" class=\"mt-2 text-gray-700\">\r\nIt's a paid notice placed by a family to announce a death. Not editorial \u2014 you write it, you pay for it, you control the content. Times of India runs them in the Obituary & Remembrance section of the classified pages. Text and display formats both available. Simple as that.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"border p-4 rounded\">\r\n    <h3 itemprop=\"name\" >\r\n      How to book obituary advertisement in Times of India Mumbai 2026?\r\n\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n      <p itemprop=\"text\" class=\"mt-2 text-gray-700\">\r\n       Go to the TOI classified booking portal online or walk into their Fort area office. Select Mumbai edition, choose Obituary category, enter your text, pick a date. Pay upfront. For display ads with photos, submit the image at 300 DPI minimum \u2014 they reject low-resolution files without exception. If you'd rather not deal with the portal, an ad agency like Bhavesh Ads or Ads2publish handles the submission. They charge a small service fee but handle the back-and-forth. Honestly, for a family under stress, that fee is worth it.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"border p-4 rounded\">\r\n    <h3 itemprop=\"name\" >\r\n      What are Times of India obituary ad rates Mumbai per line today?\r\n\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n      <p itemprop=\"text\" class=\"mt-2 text-gray-700\">\r\n        As of early 2026, Times of India obituary ad rates Mumbai per line sit around \u20b9950\u2013\u20b91,100 per line for text classified. A 4-line notice runs roughly \u20b93,800\u2013\u20b94,400 before GST. Display starts higher \u2014 around \u20b98,000. These shift quarterly. Call the booking desk or use a third-party platform for a current quote before committing.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"border p-4 rounded\">\r\n    <h3 itemprop=\"name\" >\r\n      How to place remembrance ad in Times of India Delhi classified display cost?\r\n\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n      <p itemprop=\"text\" class=\"mt-2 text-gray-700\">\r\n        Delhi classified text for a remembrance notice runs around \u20b9850\u2013\u20b91,000 per line. Display classified \u2014 the boxed format with border \u2014 starts around \u20b97,000 depending on size. The online portal gives you a preview with cost shown in real time as you adjust the column width. That's the most reliable way to see an accurate figure.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"border p-4 rounded\">\r\n    <h3 itemprop=\"name\" >\r\n      Where to get Times of India obituary Mumbai today PDF download free?\r\n\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n      <p itemprop=\"text\" class=\"mt-2 text-gray-700\">\r\n       There's no official free PDF download of published obituary pages. TOI's e-paper subscription gives digital access, but a free public download of a specific day's classified page isn't available through official channels. Some families photograph the published notice or request a printed copy of the page from the TOI office \u2014 worth asking directly.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"border p-4 rounded\">\r\n    <h3 itemprop=\"name\" >\r\n      What is Times of India obituary contact number for Mumbai edition booking?\r\n\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n      <p itemprop=\"text\" class=\"mt-2 text-gray-700\">\r\n        The direct number changes. Check the current contact on the TOI Media Solutions page or the classified booking section of their website. Don't rely on a number you found in a blog post from 2023 \u2014 it may route to the wrong team entirely. One phone call to the right number confirms rates, availability, and deadline in five minutes.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"border p-4 rounded\">\r\n    <h3 itemprop=\"name\" >\r\n      What are the cheapest obituary ad rates Times of India Bangalore 5 lines?\r\n\r\n\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n      <p itemprop=\"text\" class=\"mt-2 text-gray-700\">\r\n       Cheapest obituary ad rates Times of India Bangalore for 5 lines \u2014 text classified, no photo \u2014 come in around \u20b93,500\u2013\u20b95,000 depending on whether you book direct or through an agency. Agencies sometimes have negotiated rates. For a basic text-only notice, this is the most cost-effective route in the Bangalore edition.\r\n\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"border p-4 rounded\">\r\n    <h3 itemprop=\"name\" >\r\n      How to give <a href=\"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/death-announcements-ad-in-the-times-of-india-newspaper.shtml\">death announcement ad in Times of India<\/a> online portal?\r\n\r\n\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n      <p itemprop=\"text\" class=\"mt-2 text-gray-700\">\r\n       Log in to the TOI classified portal. Select Obituary & Remembrance. Choose your city. Enter text, watch the live cost preview, add a photo if needed. Select date. Pay. That's the whole process. Don't book without confirming the publication date shows as available \u2014 popular dates like weekends sometimes fill fast.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"border p-4 rounded\">\r\n    <h3 itemprop=\"name\" >\r\nWhat is Times of India obituary yesterday Mumbai full page display price?\r\n\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n      <p itemprop=\"text\" class=\"mt-2 text-gray-700\">\r\n        Full-page display obituaries are rare and very expensive \u2014 we're talking lakhs, not thousands. Most families don't need this. A quarter-page or half-page display in Mumbai would run \u20b940,000\u2013\u20b91,20,000 depending on placement. For a death announcement, a display classified is almost always sufficient. Full-page is for institutional tributes, not family notices. Ask yourself honestly whether the scale serves the memory or just the spend.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n   <div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" class=\"border p-4 rounded\">\r\n    <h3 itemprop=\"name\" >\r\nHow much does remembrance obituary ad with photo Times of India Pune rates 2026 cost?\r\n\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n      <p itemprop=\"text\" class=\"mt-2 text-gray-700\">\r\n        Remembrance obituary ad with photo Times of India Pune rates 2026 \u2014 a modest display classified with photo, roughly 3-column by 6cm \u2014 runs around \u20b96,000\u2013\u20b99,000. Exact cost depends on column width. The portal preview will show you the cost per dimension before you confirm. Always check that number against a direct quote from the Pune booking desk, especially if this is for a larger unit.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents \u279c Introduction \u279c What Is an Obituary Advertisement \u279c Types of Obituary Ads \u279c How to Book Obituary Ad \u279c Times of India Obituary Ad Rates 2026 \u279c Tips for Effective Obituary Ads \u279c How to Book&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5924,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5922","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-digital-marketing-agency"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/current-info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5922","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/current-info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/current-info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/current-info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/current-info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5922"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/current-info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5922\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6102,"href":"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/current-info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5922\/revisions\/6102"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/current-info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5924"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/current-info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5922"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/current-info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5922"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/riyoadvertising.com\/current-info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5922"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}