DEATH NOTICE · OBITUARY · FREE
Publish a death notice or an obituary
On sobru.ro you can publish a death notice or an obituary free of charge. A death notice shares the news of the death and says where the funeral service will be held. An obituary tells, in a few lines, who the person was. We read it carefully before it appears. It then gets its own page, with a link you can send on WhatsApp, Facebook or by text message. People who read it can leave a message for the family.
For Christians, to remember the departed is to remember them before God, in prayer. You can end your words with a short prayer and ask for their name to be read in church. In every faith, a memory kept with love is never lost.
- Free, no account needed
- Read by us before it is published
- A link to share on WhatsApp and Facebook
- Your contact details are never published
STEP BY STEP
How to publish a death notice or an obituary, in four steps
Call us
Call 0739 592 835, at any hour. Tell us whether you would like a death notice or an obituary.Tell us what you would like us to write
Their full name, the date of death and a few lines. For a death notice, also the date, time and place of the service.Send a photo, if you wish
A clear portrait from the family album, by email to contact@sobru.ro. The photo is optional.Get the link and share it
We read it carefully, publish it on its own page and send you the link, so you can send it to family and friends on WhatsApp, Facebook or by text message.
FORM
Write the notice or obituary
Online publishing opens soon
Until then, please call us on 0739 592 835. Tell us whether you would like a death notice or an obituary and what you would like to say, and we will publish it for you. It is free.
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FREQUENT QUESTIONS
About publishing a death notice or an obituary
What do I tell you on the phone: death notice or obituary?
Tell us whether you want to share the news and the service details, which is a death notice, or a few lines about your loved one's life, which is an obituary. For a death notice, also give us the date, time and place of the service, if you know them. The difference is explained in full in our guide to death notices.
How much does it cost to publish a death notice or an obituary on sobru.ro?
Nothing. Publishing is free, and so are the messages that visitors leave. You do not need an account.
How do I share the notice on WhatsApp or Facebook?
Once published, the notice has its own page, and we send you the link. On the page there are buttons for WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram, X and email, plus one that copies the link. On a phone you also get Messenger and the list of apps you have installed, such as Instagram or text messages. An obituary is shared the same way.
How soon will it appear online?
We read every text before it goes live, to make sure it is written with respect and that the service details are clear. It appears once we have read it, and we send you the link the moment it is online.
What if we do not know the funeral date yet?
We can publish the notice without it. Once you know the date, time and place, call 0739 592 835 or email us at contact@sobru.ro, and we will add them to the notice page.
What kind of photo can I send?
One photo, as a JPG, PNG or WebP file, sent by email to contact@sobru.ro. A clear portrait works best. The photo is optional. Please only send a photo you have the right to share, such as one from the family album.
Can I change or remove it after it appears?
Yes. Email us at contact@sobru.ro or call 0739 592 835 and tell us what you would like to change. We will correct the text, add the service details or take the page down at the family's request.
Who can publish a death notice or an obituary?
A relative of the person who died, or someone who has the family's consent, such as a friend, a neighbour or a colleague. You confirm this with us on the phone, and we keep that consent on record with the text.
Will my name, email or phone number be published?
No. Your contact details never appear on the page. We use them only to send you the link once it is published, or if we have a question. The page shows the text, the photo and the signature you choose, for example “The Popescu family”. More in our privacy policy.
Can I write an obituary for someone who died many years ago?
Yes. There is no time limit. You can write it whenever it feels right: forty days after the death, on the anniversary, or on their birthday.
NEED A HAND?
We can help you find the words
If you are not sure where to begin, call us on 0739 592 835. We will listen, help you write the notice or obituary and publish it for you.