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How to Write an Obituary

Feel free to use this page as a guide while writing an obituary for your loved one.​

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Each obituary should reflect the unique life of the individual being honored.

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Announcement

  • Full name of the deceased (include a nickname if applicable)

  • Age of death

  • City or place of residence at death

  • Day and date of death

  • Cause of death (optional; include only if appropriate)

 

Life Story

  • Place of birth

  • Names of parents

  • Childhood details, including schools, friends, or memorable stories

  • Marriage(s), including date(s), location(s), and spouse(s) names

  • School/Education

  • Notable achievements, honors, awards, or recognitions

  • Employment & career

  • Places of residence

  • Hobbies, interests, activities, and community involvement

  • Organizational affiliations (charitable, religious, political, etc.)

  • Personal qualities illustrated through stories or examples

  • Favorite trips or memorable adventures

 

Family - Survived by

  • Spouse

  • Children, listed in birth order with their spouses

  • Grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and beyond

  • Other relatives, such as nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, etc.

  • Close friends

  • Pets (if appropriate)

 

Family - Predeceased by with date of death

  • Spouse

  • Children, listed in birth order with their spouses

  • Grandchildren, great-grandchildren, etc.

  • Other relatives, such as nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, etc.

  • Close friends

  • Pets (if appropriate)

 

Arrangements

  • Funeral or memorial service details (date, time, and location)

  • Visitation details, if applicable (date, time, and location)

  • Information on additional services, such as vigils or graveside ceremonies

  • Burial or interment location

  • Funeral home managing the arrangements

  • Contact information for further inquiries

  • Details for charitable contributions, if requested

 

Completing the Story

  • Suggested charities for memorial donations

  • Expressions of gratitude to individuals or organizations who provided support

 

Final Check

  • Ensure all names, places, and dates are accurate and spelled correctly.

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If we are handling the final care of your loved one, please email the obituary to:

info@abbeycremation.com.

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