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When a loved one passes, there is so much to manage and get taken care of, that often times knowing how to write an Obituary is the last thing on your mind. So, here are a few key steps to keep in mind and help writing the obituary of a loved one a little bit easier.
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When the time comes to announce the passing of a loved one,
it can be di�cult to put their life into words. Here are our
recommendations to help make writing their obituary a bit easier.
NAME OF THE DECEASED
Fullname
Age City of residence
Date and placeof death
Cause of death
Date and placeof birth
Names of parents
Name of spouse andyear of marriage
School, college,or university
Notes of recognitionor awards
Employment
A�liations (charitable,religious, etc.)
SURVIVINGFAMILYIntroduce this section
as “Deceased is
survived by…”
Spouse
Children and their spouses(oldest to youngest)
Grandchildren
Great grandchildren
Parents
Grandparents
Siblings(oldest to youngest)
Nieces, nephews,cousins, etc.
If appropriate, add any closefriends and pets of the deceased.
PREDECEASEDFAMILY
Introduce this section as
“Deceased was predeceased by…”
and include dates of deaths
Spouse
Children (oldest to youngest)
Grandchildren
Siblings
If appropriate, include other familymembers and pets.
SERVICES
Where and when
Name of o�ciantand pallbearers
Visitation: where and when
Reception: where and when
Other memorials or services:where and when
Place of interment
Funeral home information:address, phone, website
IN MEMORIAMUse the phrases “visitation will be from”or “friends may call from” whenreferring to services
Indicate any memorial funds or charitiesto send donations
Special thanks
Closing words about the deceased
GENERAL OBITUARY ETIQUETTE
Keep focused on the life and death of the deceased, including memories and interesting details about how they lived
Keep these rules in mind when writing and sharing the obituary
These are the basics, but remember to keep in mind what the deceased would want shared.
Decide how manygenerations and family members to include prior to writing
Including personalstories helpsfamily and friendsrelate on anemotional level
Be sure toproofreadthe obituarybeforepublication
Sources:
http://www.obituaryguide.com/
http://blog.funeralone.com/grow-your-business/unique-services/writing-personalized-obituaries/
http://www.crawfordfuneralhome.com/Writing_an_Obituary_13166.html
HOW TO WRITE AN OBITUARY
At this time of loss, we want to provide our greatest form of sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased. Remember the happy times
and memories and help their story live on with an obituary.
LIFEEVENTS
