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How To Write An Obituary Before Cremation
Christine Fleming
Before you hold a cremation for your loved one, you might wish to write an obituary that announces the individual's death to the rest of the community. The obituary also serves the purpose of telling others about your loved one's life as a way to honor him or her. You can also inform the public of where they can come for a memorial or funeral service for beloved.
If you are given the task of writing an obituary for a loved one, these tips help you focus on the important parts of a obituary.
1. Read Online and Published Obituaries
Before you begin writing an obituary for your loved one, you should take the time to read some obituaries for others. This will give you a general idea of the length and format of a standard obituary. You can also learn more about publication rules. For example, some newspapers only publish obituaries if they come from the funeral home itself.
2. Provide Some Biographical Information
When you write an obituary, it becomes sort of an unofficial history of him or her. Others will refer to the information you provide to learn more about your loved one, perhaps years from now. As a result, ensure you have strong facts to include. Additionally, the tribute should demonstrate the sense of love or admiration experienced by the community because of this loss. You can include information about goals, achievements, education, and hobbies.
3. Include the Names of Surviving Family Members
The family members who continue to live after your loved one passes are the "surviving family members." Surviving family members include children, grandchildren, parents, siblings, or anybody who is still alive. Some people may add the names of pets here as a way to honor a special relationship. You can include references to anybody your loved one held dear.
4. Proofread
You should always take great care to proofread the material before you send it in. While an editor should catch any grievous errors, you may catch factual errors and typos that could make your obituary more confusing. For instance, you might accidentally list a cousin's age as 36 rather than 63.
You can write a strong obituary even if you choose cremation services rather than a traditional burial, in spite of what you may have thought. These tips help you craft a compelling and engaging obituary that feed the heart and soul in your loved one's memory.
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