When a loved one passes, one of the first things families in Miami want to do is share the news through an obituary. This guide explains where to find recent Miami-area obituaries, how to publish one, and how local funeral homes assist with the process.
Where to Find Miami Obituaries
Obituaries for Miami and Miami-Dade County residents are published in several places:
- Individual funeral home websites — Most Miami funeral homes post obituaries for the families they serve. If you know which funeral home is handling arrangements, check their website directly.
- Legacy.com — The largest obituary database in the country. Obituaries from the Miami Herald and many Miami funeral homes are aggregated here.
- Miami Herald — Miami's primary newspaper publishes death notices and obituaries in print and online at MiamiHerald.com.
- El Nuevo Herald — For Spanish-language obituaries serving Miami's Cuban and Latin communities.
- Haiti Observateur / Haitian community publications — For Haitian-American families in Miami-Dade County.
How to Post an Obituary in Miami
Your funeral home will typically guide you through the obituary process. Here is what to expect:
Option 1: Through Your Funeral Home
Most Miami funeral homes include obituary writing and placement as part of their services. They will help you write the obituary, gather a photo, and submit it to newspapers and online platforms on your behalf. This is the easiest path for most families.
Option 2: Directly Through a Newspaper
You can submit an obituary directly to the Miami Herald's obituary department. Costs vary based on length and whether you want print placement, online-only, or both. Online-only obituaries are typically free or low-cost; print placement ranges from $200 to $600 or more depending on the word count and edition.
Option 3: Free Online Obituary Platforms
Platforms such as Legacy.com, Funeralwise, and Ever Loved allow families to post free online obituaries that can be shared on social media and accessed by family and friends anywhere in the world.
Tips for Writing a Miami Obituary
- Include the full name (and nickname if commonly used), date of birth, date of passing, and neighborhood or city of residence
- Name surviving family members in the order typically observed by the family's cultural tradition
- Note any cultural, religious, or fraternal affiliations that were important to the deceased
- Include the funeral home name and date/time of services so friends can attend
- For Miami's diverse communities — Cuban, Haitian, Jewish, Caribbean — include the specific cultural or religious service traditions observed
- Submit a clear, recent photo; most platforms accept JPEG files
Miami Funeral Homes That Help With Obituaries
Every funeral home listed in our directory can assist your family with obituary writing and placement. Browse our full directory to find a funeral home near you:
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to publish an obituary in Miami?
Online obituaries on funeral home websites and platforms like Legacy.com can typically be published within 24 hours of submission. Print obituaries in the Miami Herald require submission 1–2 business days before the desired publication date. Your funeral home can coordinate timing with you.
How much does it cost to publish an obituary in Miami?
Online-only obituaries are usually free or included in funeral home packages. Print obituaries in the Miami Herald typically range from $150 to $600+ depending on length and edition. Many families opt for a brief paid print death notice plus a longer free online obituary.
Can I write the obituary myself?
Yes. Most funeral homes and publications welcome family-written obituaries. Your funeral home will review it for completeness and help with any formatting requirements before submission.
Are Miami obituaries available in Spanish?
Yes. El Nuevo Herald publishes Spanish-language death notices, and many Miami funeral homes — particularly those serving Cuban, Colombian, and other Latin American communities — publish bilingual obituaries on their own websites.
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