When a loved one passes, finding an obituary in The Globe and Mail often becomes a quiet priority for families across Canada. The newspaper’s official help centre confirms that its obituaries are published online via Legacy.com, making them searchable by name, date and region.

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Average obituary cost: Approx. $250–$500 ·
Obituaries per week: Approximately 200 ·
Online archive partner: Legacy.com ·
Submission method: Phone or email

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
3Timeline signal
  • Mid-2000s (estimated): Partnership with Legacy.com begins for online obituaries (Hugh Stephens Blog)
  • Present day: Daily online obituaries searchable by name, date, and region (Legacy.com)
4What’s next
  • Families can submit obituaries directly via phone or email for print and online publication (The Globe and Mail Help Centre)
  • Legacy.com also offers tribute flowers and memorial trees as part of the obituary page (Legacy.com) (The Globe and Mail Help Centre)

Six key details summarise the essentials for anyone researching or placing a notice in Canada’s national newspaper.

Attribute Details
Publication The Globe and Mail
Founded 1844 (Wikipedia)
Obituary contact 1‑866‑999‑9237
Obituary email advertising@globeandmail.com
Online archive partner Legacy.com (The Globe and Mail Help Centre)
Typical cost Approximately $250–$500 (varies by length and extras)

How do I search for a recent obituary in The Globe and Mail?

How can I find Globe and Mail obituaries from the past 7 days?

Using the official Globe and Mail obituaries page

  • The primary official site is theglobeandmail.com/life/obituaries/ (The Globe and Mail obituaries page).
  • The newspaper’s help centre confirms that the same content is published through Legacy.com.
  • Search can be refined by entering a name, selecting a date range, or filtering by province.

Most visitors start at the Legacy.com browse page, which lists the most recent notices first. You can scroll through daily updates or use the search box for a specific surname. The Globe and Mail’s own website also displays recent obituaries in a similar layout.

Searching via Legacy.com

  • Legacy.com’s Globe and Mail page includes a “Past 7 days” filter and a full date‑range picker (Legacy.com).
  • The same page also offers a “Submit an Obituary” link for those ready to place a notice.
  • For broader searches, Legacy.com aggregates notices from multiple Canadian newspapers, including the Toronto Star and the Vancouver Sun.

The implication: Legacy.com is the most convenient gateway for recent Globe and Mail obituaries, especially if you’re unsure of the exact publication date.

The upshot

Families searching for a recent notice can find it within seconds on Legacy.com using the free name‑search tool. The archive automatically shows the last 30 days, but older records require a more deliberate search.

The pattern: Legacy.com is the default entry point for recent notices, but the official site offers the same content.

What is the cost to publish an obituary in The Globe and Mail?

Factors affecting obituary cost

  • Cost depends primarily on word count, the number of photos, and optional features such as an online‑only listing.
  • According to a third‑party analysis, the online component may incur an additional fee of around $60 (Hugh Stephens Blog).
  • The total price for a standard printed obituary (100–200 words with one photo) typically falls between $250 and $500.

How to contact the obituary department

  • Phone: 1‑866‑999‑9237 (The Globe and Mail Help Centre).
  • Email: advertising@globeandmail.com.
  • The help centre also directs users to click “information about submitting a Birth or Death notice” for detailed instructions.

What this means: The Globe and Mail does not publish a fixed price list online, so the best course is to call or email the advertising department for a quote that matches your specific wording and photo requirements.

  1. Contact the obituary department by phone (1‑866‑999‑9237) or email (advertising@globeandmail.com).
  2. Provide the full name, date of death, and desired wording.
  3. Ask for a price estimate based on word count and photo.
  4. Review and approve the proof.
  5. Confirm payment and publication date.

How do I access Globe and Mail obituaries archives going back years?

Browsing the official archive

  • The Globe and Mail has published obituaries continuously since its founding in 1844 (Wikipedia).
  • Older archives (pre‑2000) may require a subscription to a digital newspaper database such as ProQuest or access through a public library.
  • Legacy.com holds records from approximately the last 30 days to several years back, but does not guarantee free access beyond that window (Legacy.com).

Using external archive aggregators

  • Websites like CanadianObituaries.net and ObitTree aggregate notices from multiple sources, but their coverage of Globe and Mail archives is inconsistent.
  • For historical research, the Toronto Public Library offers free access to the Globe and Mail historical archive (1844–2017) through its e‑resources portal.
  • Family history platforms like Ancestry.ca also include indexed obituary collections from Canadian newspapers, including the Globe and Mail.

The catch: Free access to older obituaries is limited. If you need a notice from more than a few years ago, a library subscription or a paid archive service is usually necessary.

Why this matters

For genealogists and families tracing their history, the deepest archive remains the Globe and Mail’s own morgue, but accessing it without a subscription can be frustrating. Planning a visit to a local library with ProQuest access is often the fastest route.

Timeline: evolution of Globe and Mail obituaries

  • 1844 – The Globe and Mail is founded; obituaries appear in print from the beginning (Wikipedia).
  • 1990s – Obituaries begin to be archived digitally as part of the newspaper’s electronic database.
  • 2000s (mid) – Partnership with Legacy.com launches, putting Globe obituaries online in a searchable format (Hugh Stephens Blog).
  • Present day – Daily obituaries are published both in print and on Legacy.com, with search filters for date, name, and region (Legacy.com).

The implication: The digital archiving of obituaries has evolved significantly, but access to older records remains restricted.

Confirmed facts vs. what remains unclear

Confirmed facts

  • The Globe and Mail obituaries page is at theglobeandmail.com/life/obituaries/.
  • Cost to publish varies by length and features (The Globe and Mail Help Centre).
  • Legacy.com hosts a searchable archive for the last 30 days and beyond (Legacy.com).

What remains unclear

  • Exact pricing for all obituary lengths is not published online (The Globe and Mail Help Centre).
  • Depth of free historical archives beyond 30 days is not fully specified (Legacy.com).
  • The duration obituaries remain freely accessible is not clearly stated (Hugh Stephens Blog).

What this means: For most users, free access is limited to recent notices; deeper research requires paid or library resources.

“Our obituaries are published online at Legacy.com.”

The Globe and Mail Help Centre

“The Globe and Mail charges an extra $60 for the online listing portion of an obituary package.”

Hugh Stephens Blog (source)

For families in Toronto and across Canada, the choice is clear: either use Legacy.com’s free search for recent notices or contact the Globe and Mail advertising department directly to place a new obituary. Without a fixed price list, the only reliable way to get a cost estimate is to call 1‑866‑999‑9237 or email advertising@globeandmail.com before writing the notice.

Additional sources

createanad.bostonglobemedia.com

For more localized death notices in Nova Scotia, the Chronicle Herald obituaries guide provides similar search functionality and cost details.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I search Globe and Mail obituaries for free?

Yes. Legacy.com’s browse page is free to use, and The Globe and Mail’s own obituaries page is also free to view. No subscription is required for recent notices.

How do I find obituaries in the Toronto Star?

The Toronto Star uses the same Legacy.com platform, so you can search both newspapers on Legacy.com. Alternatively, visit thestar.com/life/obituaries.

Are Globe and Mail obituaries available for all of Canada?

Yes. The Globe and Mail is a national newspaper, and its obituaries cover deaths across Canada, with the highest concentration in Ontario and British Columbia.

How do I include a photo in an obituary?

Photos can be submitted as part of the paid obituary package. Contact the advertising department by phone or email to confirm acceptable file formats and any additional fees.

What is the deadline for submitting an obituary to The Globe and Mail?

Deadlines vary by edition. For a same‑day print publication, submissions are typically required by early afternoon. Call 1‑866‑999‑9237 to confirm the current cutoff.

Can I view Globe and Mail obituaries from a specific Saturday?

Yes. Legacy.com allows you to filter by a custom date range, so you can retrieve obituaries from any past Saturday. The Saturday editions often contain a larger death notices section.

Do Globe and Mail obituaries appear in print and online?

Yes. Every paid obituary is published in the print edition and simultaneously posted on Legacy.com. There is no separate online‑only option unless you request it.