For information on submitting an obituary, please contact Reading Eagle by phone at 610-371-5018, or email at obituaries@readingeagle.com or fax at 610-371-5193.
Most obituaries published in the Reading Eagle are submitted through funeral homes and cremation services, but we will accept submissions from families. Obituaries can be emailed to obituaries@readingeagle.com.
In addition to the text of the obituary, any photographs that you wish to include can be attached to this email. Please put the text of the obituary in a Word document, a Google document or in the body of the email. The Reading Eagle also requires a way to verify the death, so please include either the phone number of the funeral home or cremation service that is in charge of the deceased’s care or a photo of his/her death certificate. We also request that your full name, phone number and address are all included in this email.
All payments by families must be made with a credit card. We will send a proof of the completed obituary before we require payment. The obituary cannot run, however, until we receive payment in full.
Obituaries can be submitted for any future date, but they must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. the day prior to its running for it to be published.
Please call the obituary desk, at 610-371-5018, for information on pricing.
The Reading District Libraries announced the return of its Nature Stroll & Roll series this spring, offering welcoming, accessible outdoor experiences for patrons of all ages and abilities.
“We know not everyone has easy access to outdoor spaces or feels comfortable navigating them alone,” Marissa Guidara, youth services district consultant with Reading District Libraries, said in the release. “Libraries can help bridge that gap by offering a supportive, low-pressure way for people to get outside and enjoy it together.”
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural events, the series continues to grow with two new opportunities for community members to explore nature together.
This year’s events will take place:
• Tuesday, April 1, at 2 p.m. at Exeter Community Library’s Nature Trail & StoryWalk
• Monday, May 5, at 2 p.m. at Berks Nature, 575 St. Bernardine Street, Reading
Nature Stroll & Roll is an all-ages program created with accessibility and mobility in mind. Whether participants are walking, rolling with a wheelchair, using a cane or walker, or simply prefer a slower-paced outing, these events offer a safe and enjoyable way to experience the outdoors. Each session features a gentle, guided stroll along smooth paths, with opportunities to pause, explore, and connect.
In addition to the walk itself, participants can enjoy nature-themed activities in shaded or seated areas — ideal for those who prefer to relax, socialize, or participate at their own pace.
These programs reflect the Reading District Libraries’ commitment to dignity, respect, opportunity, and access, helping ensure all community members feel welcome and supported — both inside the library and out!
For more information or to register, visit www.berkslibraries.org/events/register.