What does it take to write a great obituary? To us, it takes including more than just the basics—the dry details about a loved one. It means including the rich details and anecdotes that made each individual especially loved. It involves not only including basic facts, but also colorful, engaging specifics.
Why does #writing a great #obituary matter? Well, an obituary will ultimately serve as a lasting #legacy for your loved one—a record future generations will be able to look up and #reflect upon. A great obituary documents an individual’s #history in a compelling way.
At the end of the day, it is up to you how you preserve your loved one’s #story in their obituary. We recommend including the following details.
Basic Details:
· Age upon death
· Birth year
· Date of date
· Place of residence at death
· List of survivors
· Those who preceded in death
· Funeral arrangements and internment details
Additional Details that Will Make the Obituary Great:
· Information from childhood
· Information from young adult life
· Hobbies
· Community, philanthropic, or church involvements
· Job or career information
· Personal and professional accomplishments
· Information on their character and impact
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