How to Write a Touching Obituary for Your Loved One

Obituaries have been published in newspapers for over 250 years and are a way to announce the passing of a loved one and invite the community to join in the mourning process. These announcements are typically written after arrangements have been made with the funeral homes in Murfreesboro, TN. so that information about the services can be included. If you have had a close relative pass away, you may be asked to help with writing the obituary.

If you have never had to write an obituary before, it can be a little overwhelming as there is certain information you want to be sure to include. We are going to go over what that information is, and the basic format of the obituary so you know what order the information should flow.

You will start off the obituary with facts about your loved one. This is a shorter section and things that are typically included are:

If you wish, you can also include the cause of death. This is a personal choice and if you or anyone in your family feels uncomfortable, feel free to omit this information.

This next section is longer and showcases the loved one’s life. It’s not a time to include everything they have ever done, but rather highlight the important events and accomplishments they achieved. Many people like to write this in chronological order, but you certainly don’t have to. Things that can be included are:

After you tell about their life, you will want to write about the family and list members by name. Typically, these family members are listed by closest relation first such as a spouse, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, etc. This is often done by saying something life, “Survived by…” and then listing the names.

The last section is where you will announce information for any services being held and invite the public to join. You will need to be sure to include:

Finally, if you have any special messages, they will be written here and end the obituary. Special messages can be things like, “in lieu of flowers, please send donations to…” or, “The family wishes to say a very special thank you to all the staff at…”.

While writing an obituary can be a daunting task, it can also be healing. While you are gathering the facts of your loved one’s life and then recording them all down on paper, you can’t help but feel a little closer to your loved one.

If you have to write an obituary for a loved one and are still feeling a bit unsure of what to say or need help, funeral homes in Murfreesboro, TN. can help and assist you in getting it written and published on time.

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