How to Prepare an Obituary
A well-written obituary is a tribute to the person who has passed away, and it becomes a way for family and loved ones to remember the person's life. Many people clip obituaries from the newspaper and have obituaries as keepsakes. One of the hardest part of writing an obituary is gathering information about the person, especially if you do not know all the details of his life.
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Locate a photo of the person you are writing an obituary about. The photo can serve as a way to remember the person, and you can have a copy of it attached to the obituary. Family members often have a variety of photos that you can choose from to use for the obituary.
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Collect the following information: when the person was born, the day she died and immediate family members that she left behind. You will need to include this information in the obituary. The person's medical files will have information on the date the person was born if you do not know it offhand. An immediate family member will have to access the medical records and inform you of the information.
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Write down the names of some of the places that the person worked, any volunteer work that he may have done and community connections that he may have had.
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Write down a memorable moment in the person's life. This can include a moment when the person reached out to help someone, a funny story from her life or a memory that a family member has of her.
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Include information on the date and time of the funeral, where it is being held and where to send donations or flowers.
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Write all the information down on a piece of paper and then type out the obituary. Check over your work for spelling and grammar errors and submit the obituary to the newspapers and the funeral home.
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