how do you write an obituary?

Answer 1

Normally you just write about when they died. Where they were born and raised. What they did for a living. Then list their parents and who they are survived by.

Answer 2

Writing an obituary can be done by whomever you choose. It isn't very easy to do. I know, because I did my father's. The best advice I can give you is do what you think it right for you and your family. The basics should be there: date of birth, date of death, and surviving family members, when the service is and what type it will be (some choose to cremate right away, or have a service like we did then have them cremated after. Also, state whether you would like flowers or donations. You can add a personal touch if you like and i encourage you to do that, even a small little thing like a nickname, something that is meaningful to you. Prices can be really high too, check and see how much you want to spend and then arrange your wording to suit you. Other than that, the best thing is to just do what your heart tells you to do. It won't lead you wrong! I hope this helps.

Answer 3

Obituaries can contain what ever you want the world to know about the deceased. Some use standard forms provided by the paper or funeral home but in the end it is your choice as to what is written. I hope that when I die they write about who I was and what I did while I was alive; not the blunt facts of my death (unless I died doing something really cool) and who in my family is still alive. To me an obituary should be a tribute to the person's life.

Answer 4

This question is important because when someone we know dies, it's hard to be logical or organized.

If you start out by making an outline that answers the basic questions of:

Who Died?
When?
Where?
Cause of Death?
Place of Birth?
Employment or accomplishments of deceased?
How will he/she be remembered by friends?
Who are the surviving family and friends?
Will there be a service and who is invited?
What other action can friends take? (sending flowers, donating to cancer research, etc.)

The best 'obits' answers these basic questions. Try to get the facts straight before you submit to the newspaper, because, once it's published, future generations will refer back to your writing for many years to come.

Beyond this, use your heart to guide you, and God bless.

Answer 5

You don't. Someone else writes it for you. :P

Answer 6

the funeral home usually take care of this for you...