Things You'll Need:
- Word Processors
- Black Ink Pen
- Newspaper
- Paper
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Step 1
Check with the newspaper to see if there are any restrictions on length before you write the obituary.
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Step 2
Give the deceased's full name and date and place of death.
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Step 3
Recount the main events in the person's life, beginning with his or her birth and birthplace.
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Step 4
Include a list of schools attended, degrees received, vocation and hobbies.
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Step 5
Acknowledge any survivors, including parents, spouse and children.
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Step 6
Announce when and where the funeral, burial, wake and/or memorial service will take place.
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Step 7
Conclude with a statement regarding where memorial contributions can be sent, if applicable.
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Step 8
Time the publication of the obituary so that it runs a few days before the memorial service.





















Comments
cnewberry said
on 11/15/2009 You can find a guide on how to write an obituary, including samples and templates, at http://www.howtowriteanobituary.com.
cnewberry said
on 11/15/2009 You can find an instructional guide on how to write an obituary, including samples and templates, at http://www.howtowriteanobituary.com
callylilly said
on 8/20/2009 How to write an Obituary is a well written and helpful article. rated/5* You can also create a nice online memorial for your loved one that will help to keep their memory alive. Check out my article for details on how to set up at: http://www.ehow.com/how_5029797_create****-memorial-tribute.html
writeanobituary said
on 6/13/2009 Good info on how to write an obituary. It's very important to keep the obituary in the newspaper's style. Use the paper you'll be submitting it to as a guideline. When people veer from the style and try to get fancy, errors get introduced into the obit. I'm speaking from experience as a former newspaper editor. Just stick with the appropriate style and you'll reduce the chance of mistakes because the editors won't have to do as much editing.
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wikedwestwitch said
on 12/2/2007 There is a wonderful web site where deceased can be 'listed' for NO fee . . . http://www.findagrave.com Volunteers (or family members/friends) submit information, photos, 'virtual flowers' for deceased, and no money is charged for the listing. This is a way to create a lasting memorial page for one's loved one, whether a person is buried or cremated - and whether or not a final disposition location exists. Contributors need to 'register'; this requirement eliminates potential disrespectful comments or submissions from being posted. This web site is also a marvelous resource for those searching for genealogical records - and there are NO fees charged for searching records.