How to Include a Poem by Someone in an Obituary
The grieving process is different for every person. The loss of a loved one can often bring on overwhelming emotions that are too strong to convey in normal conversation. When you put together the obituary, you can include the deceased's favorite poem or a poem that embodies his beliefs to help others understand his ideals while serving as a memorial at the same time. Including a poem that will be read at a funeral service as part of a eulogy is a particularly nice way to tie together the obituary and service information.
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Gather all of the information you need to include for standard obituary information. This information includes the deceased's name, age and family information. Obituaryguide.com notes you should include the names and relationships of a spouse or significant other, children, grandchildren as well as any information on services that will be held with an the location's address, or memorial fund information if appropriate. This information will help to give readers a sense of what her life was like and how they can participate in honoring her.
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Speak to the local paper or other publications where you plan to have the obituary listed and ask about any space limitations (such as a word count) for an obituary listing. Many publications will allow you to add more text for an additional cost.
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Select a poem to include in the obituary. Try to keep the poem brief to ensure there will be enough space for both the poem and general information in your announcement.
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Organize the obituary information as you would like it to appear in print. It is best to list the most significant information first (name, age of death, survivors), then list the poem and conclude with any information regarding calling hours or funeral services.
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Tips & Warnings
With the poem be sure to include the poem title and the author's name. This information can be listed as "A Poem" by John Smith with the poem following on the next line. You should also include any significance the poem had to the deceased or the family.
You can include some of his favorite activities or organizations he was involved in with the obituary information.
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