June is National Homeownership Month

For information on submitting an obituary, please contact Reading Eagle by phone at 610-371-5018, or email at 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 .

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.

June marked National Homeownership Month, a time when Realtors, members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), raise awareness about the benefits of homeownership and the critical need to make it more accessible for all Americans.

Realtors actively engage with policymakers and regulators at all levels to advocate for a consumer-friendly real estate industry, which is crucial for the growth of both national and local economies.

Their efforts include working with legislators on issues related to housing affordability, access to homeownership, fair housing, property owner protections and advancements in both commercial and residential markets.

The mission of the Reading-Berks Association of Realtors (R-BAR) is "to promote a high standard of professionalism, advocate for private property rights, and improve the quality of life in our communities."

R-BAR members are committed to making homeownership attainable for everyone in our community, not only during National Homeownership Month but throughout the entire year.

From meetings in Washington, D.C., and Harrisburg to supporting local organizations like Habitat for Humanity and Neighborhood Housing Services, R-BAR Realtors strive to ensure homeownership is within everyone's reach.

By assisting consumers through the homeownership process, offering essential support and serving as trusted advisors during one of life's most significant financial decisions, REALTORS help ensure that every family can enjoy the benefits of owning a home. These benefits include building generational wealth and creating lasting memories.

For more information on National Homeownership Month and how Realtors are working to make homeownership a reality for everyone, email