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DECORAH, Iowa -- Starting this week, DecorahNews.com is unveiling a newly revitalized obituary segment. Owners Lon and Sarah Haenel have the goal to help the community lift up stories of their departed loved ones. Lon Haenel said the aim is to more fully capture the essence of individuals who passed, by celebrating their legacies with an improved storytelling platform. It is a response to the ever changing needs of the community. "We are pleased and honored to reveal the new obituary feature," said Lon Haenel, publisher of DecorahNews.com. "Telling the story of our loved ones who pass is a beautiful commitment to honoring the lives that shaped our collective history." The importance of memorializing loved ones who pass is central to the community and our mission, Haenel said. "We have invested in an enhanced platform to ensure that our obituary section is not merely a reflection of loss but a heartfelt tribute to the lives that have touched our community." One of the key improvements is a more extensive and flexible space for tributes, allowing family members and friends to share anecdotes, memories, and special moments that truly define the essence of the departed. The new technology provides readers and customers with an exceptional experience for discovering and sharing the life and memories of loved ones who have passed. A modern user interface and an efficient self-serve option allows funeral homes and private parties to place obituary notices. "We have provided articles, as well, to assist in the obituary-writing experience," said Haenel. "The loss of a loved one is difficult. Writing the perfect obituary is a beautiful life story." Print newspaper obituaries can be costly. "We understand that obituary prices are always a concern," said Haenel. "It is our goal to make the obituary process as simple and cost-effective as possible." DeocrahNews.com features an unlimited length obituary with photos. "We have heard about families missing a deadline to include an obituary in a printed publication," Haenel continued. "Most families publishing obituaries are happy to hear that we feature a $99 unlimited length obituary." DecorahNews.com publishes obituaries seven days a week. Obituaries on DecorahNews.com will feature multimedia facets to enhance the reading and discovery experience. Families now have the option to include up to ten photographs. Also, the obituary will not be limited by word count. A Guestbook section is available with all obituaries. "To help tell a richer story," said Haenel, "loved ones may leave words of comfort or a fond memory in the online Guestbook, part of every obituary." The new obituary segment will also feature a cleaner, simpler method to search for any obituary published by DecorahNews.com In addition to these enhancements, DecorahNews.com has streamlined the process of submitting and paying for obituaries. "We understand that families are enduring difficult times," said Haenel. "We have redesigned our submission process to be as seamless as possible. Our dedicated team is available to assist and support families through this process, ensuring that the tributes accurately reflect the special and unique story of their loved ones." According to Haenel, the new obituary segment launches later this week. Haenel hopes that the new obituary section is a beautiful collection of the lives that have shaped our community. "We live in changing times," said Haenel. "Sharing stories, memories, and tributes never changes."

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All-new obituaries site to launch on DecorahNews.com