Obituaries
Honoring the lives of friends, neighbors, and loved ones is at the heart of community. Our obituary section offers families and funeral homes a simple way to share a life story, service details, and photos with readers across the Blue Hill Peninsula and Deer Isle-Stonington.
Obituary details and pricing
Obituaries on The Rising Tide are published online, can be shared easily with friends and family, and remain accessible in our archives for future remembrance.
Cost: $100 per obituary
Length: Up to 500 words
Media: Up to 3 photos and/or one video (total of 3 media items)
Placement: Published on our Obituaries page and searchable on our site
Timeline: We aim to publish within 1–2 business days of receiving payment and finalized text
If you have any questions or run into issues with the form, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll be glad to help.
How the process works
Fill out the obituary form on this page.
Upload your photos/video and paste or upload your obituary text (500 words or fewer).
We will review your submission, follow up with any questions, and send an invoice for $100.
Once payment is received, we will publish the obituary and send you a link that you can share with others.