How to Write an Obituary

How to Write an Obituary

An obituary is a passage that reports the recent death of an individual. Obituaries include standard personal information such as their full name and their age upon death. However, they also highlight the individual's life accomplishments.

What to Include in an Obituary

Here is a checklist of what to include in an obituary. It is important to be thorough and be sure that you make note of all this information.

  • Their full name
  • If a woman, her maiden name
  • Nickname
  • Their age upon death
  • Birthday
  • Birthplace
  • A list of the surviving relatives
  • The date of death
  • The location (city/state) where they died
  • Details about the funeral service: date, time, place
  • Date of death
  • Where the person lived
  • Parents' names
  • Information about the spouse and children
  • Church affiliations
  • Job or career information
  • Personal and professional accomplishments
  • Personal character and interests
  • Influence on his or her community


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Remember that we will write the obituary for you and with your guidance.  You don't need to feel any pressure or anxiety about writing the obituary.  We'll gather the information from you when we first meet.  If you wish to provide us with the basic information before we meet, you can use our online form.

We'll help you to gather this information, and we're happy to offer some suggestions.  Please don't hesitate to contact us as additional information might come to mind.

How to write an obituary
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