Obituary & Memorial Newspaper Ads in Pune

In a moment of loss, getting the right obituary published quickly matters. Shubindia Ad Works offers same-day obituary booking in Times of India, Sakal, Lokmat, Maharashtra Times, Loksatta and Pudhari — with sensitive copywriting support, photo-with-tribute design, prayer meet announcement combos, and condolence-ad coordination for families across Pune.

Obituary & Memorial Ad Categories

We help families with: same-day death announcement (text), photo obituary (with tribute), 13th-day prayer meet announcement, monthly memorial (chautha / mahina), 1-year remembrance (varshik shraddhanjali), birth anniversary tribute (janmashri shraddhanjali), and corporate condolence ads (employer / institution tributes).

Why Newspaper Obituaries Still Matter in 2026

Despite digital condolence apps, Pune families still rely on Sakal, Lokmat and Maharashtra Times Sunday obituary sections to inform extended community, distant relatives and former colleagues. Sunday Sakal Shraddhanjali reaches 1.5M Marathi households — typically generating 30-80 personal condolence calls within 48 hours of publication.

Classified Ad Categories & Rates in Pune

Death Announcement (Same-day) (₹1,500 — ₹4,500/ad) — 5-7 line announcement — name, age, cause, date of demise, family contact, prayer meet details. Same-day deadlines. Available in: Sakal, Lokmat, TOI, Maharashtra Times.
Photo Obituary with Tribute (₹3,500 — ₹12,000/ad) — Photo + 8-12 line tribute. Reads as a respectful family-issued tribute. Available in: TOI, Sakal Shraddhanjali, Maharashtra Times.
13-Day Prayer Meet Notice (₹2,200 — ₹6,500/ad) — Family-issued invitation to prayer meet (uthavni / 13th day / chautha). 6-8 lines. Available in: Sakal, Lokmat, Maharashtra Times.
Monthly / 1-Year Remembrance (₹3,200 — ₹9,500/ad) — Photo + tribute on death anniversary. Most-booked in Sakal Sunday Shraddhanjali. Available in: Sakal, Lokmat, Maharashtra Times, Loksatta.
Corporate Condolence (₹6,500 — ₹25,000/ad) — Company-issued condolence ad for employee / founder / colleague. Includes company logo + tribute. Available in: TOI, Maharashtra Times, Sakal.
Combined (Death + Prayer Meet) (₹4,500 — ₹14,000/ad) — Single ad combining death announcement + 13-day prayer meet venue/time. Most cost-effective. Available in: Sakal, Lokmat, Maharashtra Times.

Classified Ad Rate Comparison

Newspaper	Matrimonial	Obituary	Name Change	Property	Recruitment
Times of India	—	₹2,500 — ₹6,500	—	—	—
Sakal Shraddhanjali (Sunday)	—	₹1,500 — ₹4,500	—	—	—
Lokmat	—	₹1,200 — ₹3,800	—	—	—
Maharashtra Times	—	₹1,800 — ₹5,500	—	—	—
Loksatta	—	₹1,500 — ₹4,200	—	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Where to book obituary ads in Pune?

Shubindia Ad Works books same-day obituaries in all major Pune newspapers — Sakal, Lokmat, Maharashtra Times, TOI, Loksatta, Pudhari. Call +91 9850219850 (24/7 emergency line for same-day bookings) or WhatsApp the family details — we handle copywriting, photo placement and multi-paper coordination within the hour.

How much does an obituary ad cost in Pune?

Sakal text obituary: ₹1,500 — ₹3,200 (5-7 lines). Lokmat: ₹1,200 — ₹2,800. TOI Pune: ₹2,500 — ₹6,500. Photo obituary with tribute (Sakal Shraddhanjali Sunday): ₹3,500 — ₹9,500. Combined death-announcement + prayer-meet ad in Sakal + Lokmat combo: ₹4,500 — ₹14,000.

How fast can an obituary be published in Pune?

Sakal & Lokmat: same-day booking till 8 PM for next-day publication. Maharashtra Times: till 7 PM. TOI: till 5 PM. We offer a 24/7 emergency obituary booking line for families — typical turnaround from call-to-publication is 6-12 hours including artwork.

Can you write the obituary tribute for us?

Yes. Our copywriters (with experience in sensitive family communication) draft the tribute — death announcement, 13-day prayer meet invitation, photo-with-tribute, or remembrance ad — based on a brief 5-minute call. We share draft within 30 minutes for family approval before booking. Free with every obituary booking.

Should I book the prayer meet announcement separately?

No — combine the death announcement + 13-day prayer meet (uthavni) details into a single ad to save 30-40% vs separate ads. Most families book Sakal + Lokmat combo (₹4,500 — ₹8,500) for maximum community reach. Separate prayer meet booking only makes sense for chautha (4th day) or memorial day announcements.

Can I add a photo to the obituary ad?

Yes. Photo obituaries are highly recommended — 3x more emotional resonance and 50%+ more condolence calls than text-only ads. Sakal Shraddhanjali (Sunday) is the most-read photo-obituary section in Maharashtra. Photo ad cost: +₹2,000 — ₹4,500 over text-only rate.

Disclaimer: Rates displayed on this page are indicative and sourced from competitor platforms (The Media Ant, Bhavesads) and official rate cards for reference purposes. Actual rates may vary based on booking volume, timing, season, and negotiation. Please contact our Newspaper Advertising Desk for the exact updated rates. Call +919850219850 or WhatsApp our Newspaper Desk.

Same-Day Obituary Booking in Pune — 24/7 Emergency Line

Sensitive family-friendly copywriting, photo + tribute design, multi-paper coordination, prayer meet announcement combos. Call +91 9850219850 anytime.

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