Special thank you sentiments and/or a favorite quote. Memorial suggestions include the name of charity or organization and contact information. Predeceased family members usually include spouse, children, parents, siblings, and grandchildren. Parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, special friends, and pets may be listed. Children's spouse's names and their place of residence is often included. This is followed by names of children by birth order. "Survived by" or "Survivors include" begins with spouse and their place of residence. Hobbies, enjoyments, memberships, or affiliations. It is optional, and at the family's discretion, whether to include information regarding a marriage that may have ended in divorce. Date of marriage and name of spouse, including maiden name. 
Childhood and high school education and special awards may be included. List the deceased's parent's names and include the mother's maiden name.
The life story should begin with place and date of birth. The obituary should begin with the deceased person's full name, nickname, age at death, residence, day, date, place and cause of death. Describe the deceased in the third person person (he or she). Normally, listings include all immediate family including grandparents (if applicable). Decide how many generations are going to be included in the obituary. Have at least one other family member read the completed obituary to ensure the accuracy of the information. 
An obituary should let the reader know more than just facts about the birth and death of the deceased.
The tips we offer are only suggestions to assist in beginning the process. Always remember the obituary is reflective of a life lived and it is the family's choice on what is included. Before writing your obituary, it is advisable to contact your local newspaper(s) for their guidelines as costs often vary greatly between publications. In addition, an obituary usually includes the notice of the death, names of family members, information about services that may be held and instructions for memorial donations. Sharing a life story with your community.Īn obituary should tell a life story.
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