Newspaper Integration

Send Obits to Newspapers from Your FrontRunner Software

FrontRunner now integrates with thousands of newspapers, making it easier for funeral homes to submit obituaries to newspapers directly from inside their software. With this, you can send obituaries to one or multiple newspapers, see the price of the obituary, make payment online, and instantly get a confirmation when their obituary has been received. 

Send Obits to Newspapers from Your FrontRunner Software

FrontRunner now integrates with thousands of newspapers, making it easier for funeral homes to submit obituaries to newspapers directly from inside their software. With this, you can send obituaries to one or multiple newspapers, see the price of the obituary, make payment online, and instantly get a confirmation when their obituary has been received. 

Here's How it Works

To submit an obituary to a newspaper, it just takes a few simple clicks inside your FrontRunner software. If you want to learn even more about this feature and how it works, download the free training guide we've built to help get you started. The training guide include step by step instructions with helpful screenshots to guide you, FAQs + more.

Upload the Obituary

In your FrontRunner software, write the obituary or copy and paste it into the record.

Select the Newspaper

Select the newspaper that you want to send the obituary to.

View Price & Schedule

Instantly see the estimated cost of the obituary per newspaper and when it can run. 

Pay & Submit Online

Pay online, hit submit and get electronic confirmation from the newspaper.

Upload the Obituary

In your FrontRunner software, write the obituary or copy and paste it into the record.

Select the Newspaper

Select the newspaper that you want to send the obituary to.

View Price & Schedule

Instantly see the estimated cost of the obituary per newspaper and when it can run. 

Pay & Submit Online

Pay online, hit submit and get electronic confirmation from the newspaper.

1) Write the obituary

In your FrontRunner software, write out the obituary as you normally would.

2) Select the newspaper

Select the newspaper(s) that you want to publish the obituary in.

3) View the obituary price & schedule

Select the options available and set scheduling for the obituary.

4) Submit & pay online

Submit the obituary and complete your payment online. You'll be notified when the newspaper receives the obituary. 

Download the Training Guide

Watch the Tutorial Video

Download the Training Guide

Watch the Tutorial Video

Download the Training Guide

Watch the Tutorial Video

Connect with  Newspapers in Every Community

We've integrated with a vast network of newspaper publications. Now, funeral homes can easily share obituaries with their community newspaper within their FrontRunner system. Our network is always growing and we're connecting with new publications all the time. Here's just a few of many:

See Connected Newspapers

Giving You More Than Peace of Mind:

Save Time

All within your FrontRunner software, you can easily select the newspaper(s) you want and send the obituary off in just a few steps. Your obits are posted much faster and you spend less time waiting, wondering and following up.

Get Instant Confirmation

Say goodbye to worrying if the newspaper got the obituary. By submitting the obit through your FrontRunner system, you'll get a confirmation email sent right to your inbox from the newspaper. 

Reduce Errors

Noticing mistakes after you send obituaries is the worst feeling. Now you can preview the obituary to see how it'll appear and send it off to the family for approval. Get the obituary published with confidence. 

Boost Your Website Traffic

For obituaries placed using your FrontRunner system, you can get your funeral logo and link to your website included. Isn't it time to funnel more people to your online memorial pages?

Save Time

All within your FrontRunner software, you can easily select the newspaper(s) you want and send the obituary off in just a few steps. Your obits are posted much faster and you spend less time waiting, wondering and following up.

Get Instant Confirmation

Say goodbye to worrying if the newspaper got the obituary. By submitting the obit through your FrontRunner system, you'll get a confirmation email sent right to your inbox from the newspaper. 

Reduce Errors

Noticing mistakes after you send obituaries is the worst feeling. Now you can preview the obituary to see how it'll appear and send it off to the family for approval. Get the obituary published with confidence. 

Boost Your Website Traffic

For obituaries placed using your FrontRunner system, you can get your funeral logo and link to your website included. Isn't it time to funnel more people to your online memorial pages?

Save Time

All within your FrontRunner software, you can easily select the newspapers you want and send the obituary off in just a few steps. Your obits are posted faster and you spend less time chatting with each newspaper editor.  

Get Instant Confirmation

Stop wondering if the publication received your obituary. Within your FrontRunner system, you will be notified when the newspaper has received it. This helps keep track of all obit submissions, and gives you peace of mind.    

Reduce Errors

Noticing mistakes after you send obituaries is the worst feeling. With the preview mode, see exactly how the obit will appear in the newspaper. Also the sign off features gives you a concrete checklist, so you don’t miss anything.  

Boost Your Website Traffic

For each obituary placed, the funeral home’s logo is added to the digital and print versions of the newspaper. The digital listing will also include the funeral home’s website link. Funnel readers to your online memorial pages.

FAQs

Got  a question? We're here to help.

Got a question? We’re here to help.
  • Does FrontRunner charge an additional fee for this integration?

    No, this integration is simply a feature that has been added to your Pulse Business System.

  • What newspapers can we submit obituaries to?

    This integration is available to newspapers  who are a part of the Metroland Media Group or Postmedia Network. They own thousands of local, regional, and national publications across Canada. More newspaper partnerships coming soon!


    Click here to see our connected newspapers.

  • Who should use this integration?

    This integration is perfect for any funeral professional who wants an easier way to get approval and submit their obituaries to newspapers. 

  • What versions of the newspaper does this work for?

    This integration basically sends the obituary from your FrontRunner software to the newspapers software. It will give you a preview of the printed obituary in the newspaper but will also be placed in the newspapers digital obituary listing. 

  • How do I get this feature enabled in my system?

    This feature has been automatically turned for all funeral homes. Simply login to your FrontRunner system and begin using this new feature following the steps in the dedicated Training Guide. 


    If you do not see this feature, please contact Jules Green at jules@frontrunner360.com.

  • What happens after I place an order?

    After you have successfully submitted the obituary and made payment, the newspaper will confirm they have recived the order via email. Just watch your inbox for the email confirmation or visit the newspaper integration area to see the status of any submissions

Jules Green

Easily submit obituaries to newspapers

See what FrontRunner's newspaper integration can do for your team's efficiency and peace of mind. CEO and product specialist, Jules Green will show you it all in more detail.
Jules Green

Easily submit obituaries to newspapers

See what FrontRunner's newspaper integration can do for your team's efficiency and peace of mind. CEO and product specialist, Jules Green will show you it all in more detail.

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