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death notice, and the timing of the print is usually the day before the planned arrangements begin. The death notice will contain the name of the deceased, age, where they are from, date of passing, relations, arrangements, service date, time and location, final disposition and if charitable donations are requested.
Remember, most newspapers charge for death notices, and they charged by the line. Each line contains approximately four words. The funeral director will assist you in creating the correct format and editing in order to minimize charges.
Writing an obituary is a difficult and emotional task. First, you will need to gather information from family and friends of the deceased about their childhood, education, career and hobbies and interests. Also, speak to the funeral home to receive any important information on the date, time and location of any funeral service, or other funeral related events.
Funeral Etiquette
Like everything in society, funeral etiquette and what is expected of you has evolved over time. As always, common sense and good discretion is the best guide to proper funeral etiquette. Here are a few do’s and don’ts of funeral etiquette.
Do:
Express your condolences - it’s not easy to come up with the words to offer sympathy to someone who has just lost a loved one. You don’t need to be a poet, simply saying something like “I am sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family” is enough. If you can’t be at a funeral service in person, sending a card or leaving a message on a memorial website is a perfect way to express your sympathy.
Dress appropriately - gone are the days of dressing up in all black for a funeral, but jeans and a t-shirt isn’t exactly acceptable either. You should still dress to impress and avoid any bright or flashy colors. Wearing what you would wear for
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