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NEWSPAPERS

One of the major goals at the Boyd Funeral Directors is to make arrangements easier for the families that we serve.  With the help of technology we are able to provide information for families before they come to the Funeral Home.  Listed below are prices for Classified Death Notices, Obituaries, In Memoriams, as well as deadlines and phone numbers.



 Marion

Crittenden Press  
Marion KY 42064
Phone: (270) 965-3191

This newspaper is published weekly, and goes on news stands on Wednesday. Deadline is Tuesday afternoon by 4PM.

WMJL Radio  
Marion KY 42064

This local radio station serves Livingston and Crittenden counties.



 Paducah

Livingston Ledger  
Paducah KY 42002
Phone: (270) 442-7389

This newspaper is in our home county. It is published in Paducah. Deadline for the Wednesday publication is Friday by 8AM.

Paducah Sun  
Paducah KY 42002
Phone: 1-800-599-1771

All obituaries placed in thos daily newspaper. The charge for paid obituaries is $50 for the first four inches, and $30 for each 3 inch section there after. Add $25 for a picture.



CARDS OF THANKS
This is an insertion in the paper where you thank people that helped you during your time of need. Typically people thank their Doctors, Nurses, Funeral Home, Churches, and Civic organizations.

OBITUARIES
This details the personal data, background, funeral details as well as the survivors of the deceased.

IN MEMORIAMS
This generally states the deceased's name and the date of passing. It is not uncommon for survivors to include a short poem that fits the occassion.

DEATH NOTICE
The death notice gives detail about where the person passed on, who is survivied by them and the location and date of the funeral.