Writing an Obituary for a Deceased Loved One – 5 Tips to Keep in Mind

Posted by Everden Rust Funeral Services on May 24th, 2021

Writing an obituary can be hard. It’s hard to put to words what you might be feeling and thinking in this time of grief. Some people hire others to write the obituary but if you want to have a go at it, and write from your heart, here are a few tips you should keep in mind:

1. List down all the facts about the deceased

It’s much easier to create funeral home obituaries in BC when you already have the facts with you. These are important as the obituary will serve as an announcement to people who still might not know about the death of your loved one and the details behind it.

The facts can include the date and cause of death, the people left behind by the deceased, former occupation, and many pertinent details. It’s up to you to choose which facts you will include.

2. Make a format for the funeral homes obituaries in BC

If you have a hard time figuring out how to start writing the obituary, you can start by checking out some samples online and how they did it. You can take note of how they formatted their obituaries. Notice how they started the introduction and how they ended it. You can also borrow some phrases and ideas if you want.

3. Talk to your other loved ones to find out if they want to share memories about the deceased

Do they have a special thing to share about the deceased? They might have some memories that you are not aware of but will find worth sharing. You can include that in the obituary. Share one or two fond memories that truly encapsulate who the deceased is and what his life was about.

4. Focus on what they did while they were alive

What was the most remarkable contribution of the deceased while alive? What was he passionate about? You can talk about that in the funeral homes obituaries in BC. You don’t have to make it sound funny although if the deceased was always one with the best sense of humor, making it funny will pay homage to the deceased.

5. Include a quote

If the deceased loved a quote and lived by it, you can include that in the obituary as well. Another person might find the quote helpful or life-changing as well.

These are the things that you need to keep in mind. You can ask the help of your loved ones to come up with a good obituary if you are having a hard time writing it on your own. After that, you can send it to funeral homes like Everden Rust. They can post it on their website.

Adam Jason is the author of this article. For more details about Memorial Funeral Home in Kelowna please visit our website: everdenrust.com