Do it Yourself Obituary

Writing your own obituary allows you to remind friends and family what you loved about life.

Writing your own obituary allows you to reflect on your life and what it means to you. It can be an important stage of planning for death. It ensures that your wishes are honored, and it leaves your loved ones with one less thing to do. It can also be the starting place of a larger project to commemorate your life, such as an autobiography.

Instructions

1. Read other obituaries. Take note of what you enjoy and what you would like to avoid.

2. Write one sentence you feel summarizes your life. It can be as short as "I did it!"

3. Choose a few important milestones you would like to include.

4. Write down what your life means to you.

5. Include a photo you would like to be remembered by.

6. Leave your obituary in a place where it is easy to find.

References

• How To Write Your Own Obituary