Book Obituary Ads in Malayala Manorama Newspaper

Malayala Manorama is a first and the most recognized Malayalam dailies in Kerala, which has a large readership in the urban and regional regions as well as among the Malayali diaspora. It is a perfect choice to personal and emotional family announcements such as obituary, condolence message or tribute ads which can reach the appropriate audience. Many families prefer Malayala Manorama to publish death notices since the paper offers multiple local versions, offers special section where obituary and home-delivers can be used so that the news gets to the relevant person and learns about the closed ones death within the same day and in a decent manner.

Online booking of Malayala Manorama obituary advertisements tools suit individuals with professional writing skills, and design options of publication the same day or the following day, depending on the time constraint in the newspaper.

Why Choose Malayala Manorama for Obituaries?

Malayala Manorama is a good option with obituaries since it combines a wide coverage in Kerala and a strong dependability amongst the Malayali readership and thus can be used in emotional family advertisements. Its wide coverage, its multiple regional issues, and its special obituary pages serve to convince that the word of a dead one will be known not only to the relatives and friends but also to the vast community, with respect and in the shortest period possible.

Wide and targeted reach

• Leading Malayalam daily with huge readership across Kerala and among Malayalis dwelling outside the state, including the Gulf and other metros.
• Numerous city and district editions and extra supplements, supports families to identify the locations of their relatives and close contacts and share the news.

Suitable for all obituary needs

• Ideal for sudden death announcements, condolence and remembrance messages, and annual death anniversary or remembrance notices.
• Acknowledgement and related obituary section helps readers to actively view such notices and creates the chances for readers to know essential notices about funerals, memorial services, or prayer meetings.

Emotional and cultural connect

• It is ingrained in Kerala families and establishes a solid platform of trust, establishing a lasting platform of personal, sensitive messages such as obituaries.
• Printing in Malayalam Manorama helps the family to publicly honor the lost soul, engage the community in rituals, and mourn in a sense of decency and tradition.

Obituary Ad Types in Malayala Manorama

Obituary ads in Malayala Manorama are commonly provided in short clear formats so families can select depending upon their requirements. Each format differs based on its appearance, cost and design in the newspaper.

Main obituary ad formats

• Classified Text Obituary: Text publishing in simple lines in the obituary/classified column in a roll-on-line format. Per line/word/character, and so is a relatively inexpensive alternative to generating extensive death announcements, condolence calls, and brief tributes.
• Classified Display Obituary: Notes in the classified part but leaves borders, mixed fonts, and a small picture or graphic pattern to enhance the visual impression. The cost per square centimetre or column centimetre is to buy the family a small but more important tribute without the expense of a full display advert.
• Display Obituary (Display / Full / Half / Quarter Page): Larger, standalone display space, often on special obituary or main pages, with full layout control, photo, background, and detailed text. Billed on a per sq cm basis with prices depending on the city/edition and size, appropriate when an emotional appeal is desired, when facing an important personality or when the notice is dedicated to delivering details on a memorial or a commemoration of a death anniversary.

Step‑by‑Step Online Booking Process

The online booking process of obituary ad in Malayalam manorama is usually reduced to a number of minor steps to ensure that family members complete it within a short time and accurately. Each step contains important details needed to allot, cost and publish the newspaper.

• Step 1 – Select Newspaper, City & Category: Choose Malayala Manorama as the newspaper and pick the city/edition(s) where you want the obituary to occur (for example Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, etc.). Select “Obituary” as the ad category so that the announcement is placed in the perfect obituary/death announcement section.
• Step 2 – Choose Ad Type & Size: Choose the format: Classified Text, Classified Display or Display Obituary depending on cost and to access target audience. In the case of display formats, select the ad size (in sq cm or standard modules such as 4x5 cm, quarter page and so on) and ensure the price is correct depending on the edition(s) selected.
• Step 3 – Draft / Upload Obituary Content: Enter the obituary text: Type through deceased’s full name, date of demise, age, place, close family names, and ceremony details (funeral, burial, memorial, etc.). Upload a photograph of the deceased if required and, for display ads, you can upload a ready artwork or use simple templates and borders provided on the booking platform.
• Step 4 – Choose Date & Review Proof: Choose the publication date, remember that most bookings should be completed at least 1 day in advance of the issue date, subject to cut‑off timings. Preview the ad layout and text, check spellings, dates, and contact details, and apply any available discounts or packages for several editions before completion.
• Step 5 – Make Payment & Get Confirmation: Check out using credit/debit card, net banking, UPI or other internet payments accepted by the booking portal. Official confirmation and/or payment receipt is done instantly through an email/ SMS; once it is passed by the publication, the obituary will be placed in the Malayala Manorama on the chosen date.

What to Include in a Malayala Manorama Obituary

A Malayala Manorama obituary should be able to give the name of the deceased clearly and should give the essentials of the ceremony also in a dignified and brief way.

• Full name, age, date and place of death.
• Close family names and relationship lines (“Deeply mourned by…”).
• Funeral/memorial date, time and full venue address and add contact number if required.
• 1–2 tribute lines or a brief quote, and a photo for display formats.

Sample Obituary Ad Messages in Malayala Manorama

Below are common, ready‑to‑edit samples customized for Malayala Manorama obituary formats.

Classified text – death announcement

“SAD DEMISE
Our beloved [Name] (age [xx]) passed away on [Date] at [Place]. Deeply mourned by [spouse/children/family names]. Funeral on [Date] at [Time] at [Church/Temple/Mosque/Crematorium], [Full Address].”

Classified text – death anniversary / remembrance

“IN LOVING MEMORY
[Name], who left for heavenly abode on [Date]. Fondly remembered and deeply missed by [family names]. Holy Mass/prayer service on [Date] at [Time] at [Venue]. Kindly remember in your prayers.”

Classified display / small display – tribute style

“FOND REMEMBRANCE
[Photo]
[Name]
([DOB] – [DOD])
A noble soul who touched many lives with love and kindness. Deeply missed by [spouse, children, relatives and friends]. Prayer meeting on [Date] at [Time] at [Venue, City].”

Malayala Manorama obituary rates

Obituary ad rates in Malayala Manorama can vary mainly with format, size, edition and number of insertions. Before completing, it is important to verify latest pricing list or calculator on the booking form.

Key cost factors

• Ad format: Classified text: charged per line/word/character, usually the lowest‑cost option. Classified display & display: charged per sq cm/column cm, higher but more prominent.
• Edition & location: Different cost for key cities/editions (e.g., Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, etc.), and for single‑city vs multiple‑edition packages.
• Size & days: Larger area (for display) and more days of insertion raise the total cost. Some portals provide combo or discounted packages for several editions or repeated remembrance ads.

Why Book Through obituryads.com?

Booking a Malayalamanaram obituary via the obituryads.com service provides clients with a degree of professional, facilitated service as opposed to typical ad portal experience.

• Obituary experts: It is not like common ad sites that manage all categories, obituryads.com aims on obituary, condolence, and tribute ads, with guidance on wording, format, and deadlines.
• Better planning: Book Malayala Manorama along with other Kerala and national papers in a single direction, reaching specific relatives and friends.
• Human plus online help: Simple online booking through phone/WhatsApp/email and supported in painful times, with clear, edition-wise costing and no extra charges.

Key Benefits for Families

• Dedicated obituary support team: Obituary support team to help with the worrying wording, correct information and a decent design so that the families are not expected to customize everything themselves.
• Multi-newspaper planning: In a single coordination, (Multi-newspaper), Malayala Manorama is being mixed with other Kerala and national newspapers like Mathrubhumi, The Hindu, and Times of India to reach all the relatives and friends conveniently.
• Last-minute assistance: Last-minute service Operates within the newspaper deadlines and space capacity to fit the same-day or next-day requirements which may be an emergency.
• Transparent pricing: None of the additional fees, transparent prices and clear version-wise cost, and immediate invoice and booking confirmation online to achieve full inner peace.