Obituaries

The Delaware Farm Bureau (DEFB) is pleased to offer a new benefit to active members: a complimentary obituary in DEFB News. This initiative provides a special opportunity to honor and celebrate the life accomplishments of our members, offering a dedicated space for recognition. Please see guidelines below.

Obituary Submission Guidelines

1. Submission Process

  • Online Submission: Obituaries can be submitted through our website’s dedicated obituary submission form at the discretion of the deceased’s family.
  • Email Submission: Submissions can be emailed to Jaiden Cain at Jaiden.cain@defb.org.
  • In-Person/Mail Submission: Obituaries may be dropped off in person or mailed to our office at 3457 S Dupont Hwy, Camden, DE 19934.

2. Submission Deadline

  • Bimonthly Publication: DEFB News is published bimonthly, with the following submission deadlines:
    • Jan/Feb Issue: December 15
    • Mar/Apr Issue: February 15
    • May/Jun Issue: April 15
    • Jul/Aug Issue: June 15
    • Sept/Oct Issue: August 15
    • Nov/Dec Issue: October 15

3. Required Information

  • Full name of the deceased, including any nicknames.
  • Date of birth and date of death.
  • Names of immediate family members (spouse, children, parents, etc.).
  • A brief biography, highlighting major life accomplishments, career highlights, hobbies, community involvement, and agricultural achievements.
  • A high-resolution photo (optional).

4. Length and Format

  • Obituaries are limited to 300 words.
  • Please submit text in a Word document or plain text format.
  • The newspaper reserves the right to edit submissions for length, clarity, and adherence to our style guide.

5. Fees and Payment

  • The Delaware Farm Bureau provides one obituary for each deceased active member at no charge.

6. Photo Guidelines

  • Photos should be high-resolution (300 dpi) and in JPG or PNG format.
  • Please ensure the photo is a clear, recent portrait of the deceased.

7. Revisions and Cancellations

  • Revisions to submitted obituaries must be made by the submission deadline.
  • Cancellations will be accepted up to 10 days after the submission deadline.
  • Cancellations or refunds may not be possible after 10 days past the deadline.

8. Placement

  • Placement within the newspaper is determined by available space.

9. Ethical Standards

  • Obituaries should be written respectfully and truthfully. Submissions containing offensive language, false information, or defamatory content will not be accepted.
  • The newspaper reserves the right to reject or modify any submission that does not meet our editorial standards.

10. Contact Information

  • For questions, assistance, or special requests, please contact our editor, Jaiden Cain, at Jaiden.cain@defb.org.