Obituary ad in The Times of India, Chennai
द टाइम्स ऑफ़ इंडिया चेन्नई में शोक संदेश का विज्ञापन
English · Daily Chennai edition 2,55,000 copies
Cost ₹930 4 Lines Classifieds · GST extra
Book 1–3 days ahead Deadlines vary by paper
You’ll need A photo (optional) See documents below
Sample ad text
Fill in your details →Steps
- 1 Write the message Keep it short: name, date, prayer meet details and family names. Add a photo if you book a display ad.
- 2 Choose the edition Pick the city where relatives and friends live. Many families publish in more than one paper.
- 3 Book before the deadline Obituaries are usually accepted until the evening before publication.
Documents
- Photo of the departed (for display ads)
Rates in The Times of India, Chennai
| Ad type | Charged by | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Classified text | 4 Lines Classifieds | ₹930 |
| Classified display | Per sq cm | Check on booking site |
| Display | Per sq cm | Check on booking site |
Text classified price from public booking-site rates, GST extra. Display ads are priced per sq cm; check the booking site.
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Questions
Can I add a photo?
Yes, as a display or classified-display ad. Plain-text classifieds do not carry photos.
Obituary ad prices in Chennai newspapers
All Chennai prices →| Newspaper | Language | Price | For | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakshi | Telugu | ₹300 | 4 Lines Classifieds | Book ↗ |
| The Hindu Tamil | Tamil | ₹400 | 3 Lines Classifieds | Book ↗ |
| The Hindu | English | ₹600 | 2 Lines Classifieds | Book ↗ |
| Dinamalar | Tamil | ₹700 | 4 Lines Classifieds | Book ↗ |
| Times of India | English | ₹930 | 4 Lines Classifieds | Book ↗ |
| Malayala Manorama | Malayalam | ₹1,060 | 10 Words Classifieds | Book ↗ |
| Mathrubhumi | Malayalam | ₹1,200 | 10 Words Classifieds | Book ↗ |
| Daily Thanthi | Tamil | ₹1,400 | 3 Lines Classifieds | Book ↗ |
Text classified prices from ads2publish.com, checked 2026-10-12. GST extra. Confirm on the booking site before paying.