Crafting an Obituary: A Guide to Honoring Life
Learn the essentials of composing an obituary, whether you aim to announce a passing, celebrate a legacy, or embrace a comprehensive approach. Discover the purpose, basics, and essential components, such as the event details, demographic and biographical information, family connections, and memorial considerations.
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Writing an obituary A legacy, a necessary task, or a combination of the two!
The Purpose of an Obituary 1 2 3 4 Announce a death Announce Services Make a connection/Leave a legacy Leave a footprint
The Basics The Event a death has occurred Demographic Information Biographical Information Survivors/family Services (if any) Memorial Contributions
Passed away Died Entered into eternal peace Departed this life Called home to the Lord Welcomed home by her/his Lord and Savior The event Often terms such as peacefully, unexpectedly, surrounded by family, or as a result of a long illness (battle) are used When and Where
Parents Place of birth Date of birth/Age Demographic Information Early childhood or where family was established is often included here.
Schools attended Work/Career history Military background Community Involvement: Clubs/Organizations Biographical Information
Passions Hobbies If someone made the best cookies for every occasion or knitted a sweater for every baby born to the family, this is where this might be noted. Character
Usually closest family first: Spouse Parents/Grandparents Children Siblings Aunts/Uncles/Cousins/Nieces/Nep hews Close Friends Survivors Considerations: spouses of immediately family; listing names of grandchildren/great-grandchildren
Visitation Church Service Celebration of Life (sometimes at a later date) Burial - Genealogy Services
In Lieu of Flowers Memorial Contributions Charitable Contributions Larger organizations have a process for receiving memorial contributions
Online: Legacy.com Where will the obituary be seen and other considerations: Newspapers Cost and deadlines PHOTO? Considerations for use of a photo Length of the obituary 400 words is standard Length varies greatly Death Notice vs Obituary
Announce a death Announce Services The Primary Purpose of an Obituary Make a connection biographical information Tell a story/leave a legacy Genealogy/Ancestry
No rules! There are standard/typical obituaries and atypical obituaries Emily Fisher
