Guidelines for Milestone Events

There is no charge for publishing obituaries, birth announcements or wedding announcements. Please read the guidelines below before making a submission.

Submitting obituaries

Obituaries should be under 500 words (poetry and Scripture included). If submissions are too long, they will be returned to family to shorten where needed. Submissions should include a clear photo. Mailed photos will be returned if requested; please put a sticky note with the return address on the back of the photo or provide a self-addressed envelope.

Submitting birth announcements

Check spelling of people and places. Please provide the names of the parents, the town and province where they live, the baby’s full name and gender, and the date of the birth. In the case of single parents, or if the parents use different surnames, indicate clearly the baby’s surname.

Submitting wedding announcements

Check spelling of all names and places. Please provide the full names of the bride and groom, the names and basic location (town and province) of their parents, the date and location of the wedding, the name of the officiant, and the current resident location of the couple (town and province). Please provide a full mailing address (this will not be published) and the EMC church connection if the couple should be added to the magazine’s subscription list.