Obituary For Your Loved One

What is the proper format for an obituary?

• Announcing the dead person;
• Recounting details about the life of that person;
• Include all the surviving family members;
• Adding a special message to the person's death;
• Choosing the appropriate obituary photo;
• Including the funeral details.

Below is provided a sample guide template. You can download it and use it after making changes as per your requirements and criteria. We are not only providing you tips, but also a sample guide template that you can use after certain edits. Here is a sample letter for your guidance:

Most obituaries contain the following information:

• Biographical facts and photographs Include your loved one’s full name, birth date and place and most recent residence. Add a current or favorite photograph. Date and location of death You may choose to add the cause of death.
• Survivors List your deceased loved one’s spouse, children and their spouses, parents, siblings, and other close relatives. Add predeceased loved ones in birth order after listing living family members.
• Background facts Include accomplishments like education, employment, affiliations, hobbies, and charitable or military service.
• Final services information Provide the date, time, and location of funerals, memorials, viewings or wakes. Add the funeral provider’s contact information.
• Suggested memorial contributions Offering loved ones, a way to take action can help them to heal.
• Request contributions to memorial accounts or charities. Add the address or website for donations to organizations that were important to your loved one.