[Mark was here]

I never understood why the newspapers charged so much for want ads and obituaries ... they were just daring their customers to look elsewhere. It was like tapeing a kick me sign on your own back.

[dainbramaged]

“I never understood why the newspapers charged so much for want ads and obituaries..”
When my Dad passed away (4/07) the Seattle P-I charged me $650.00 for a one-day obituary with photo.