An obituary is a brief description of a deceased person’s life and funeral arrangements, usually published in a newspaper. Accuracy is important, and personal information should be included. Some newspapers charge for obituaries, while others have length limitations.
An obituary is a brief description of a deceased person’s life and, usually, arrangements for that person’s burial or other memorial services. An obituary is usually published in a newspaper to let family and friends know that the person has died.
Most newspapers charge to list an obituary, but some don’t. If the newspaper does not charge a fee, the person sending the obituary must ensure that it is within the newspaper’s length limitations and includes only information that the newspaper will print. If the obituary is paid, the writer is free to list as much information as he wishes, bearing in mind that newspapers may charge by the word, line, or by the inch of column.
An obituary is more than just a death notice. The dates, names, and other information it contains may be invaluable to anyone doing family or community history research. The obituary should therefore contain pertinent and personal information.
Anyone writing an obituary should first ensure that all dates are correct to the extent they can be confirmed. Dates of birth, marriage and death, year of graduation, etc. should all be double-checked for accuracy. The families are grieving right now and need to make sure they have the right information. The second thing to check is the spelling of names. Misnames can cause untold hurt feelings and these should always be confirmed.
A person should write down some facts about the deceased loved one such as where he went to high school, community activities, hobees and interests. These can be woven into a personal and meaningful obituary for family and friends.
The first paragraph of an obituary should always include the date and place of death of your loved one, including the year, and where the funeral will be held. Requests for memorial donations can be right after this paragraph, or they can come at the end of the obituary.
The next paragraph should include date and place of birth, parents’ names, education and employment information. Any other personal information may be included in the next paragraph. The last paragraph should contain the names of the survivors and pallbearers if desired.
The main thing to check when writing an obituary is accuracy. When the information is accurate, it’s easier for everyone in the family.
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