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Obituaries and Death
gather information from family and friends
of the deceased about their childhood, Notices education, career and hobbies and
Occasionally a newspaper will consider the passing of a loved one as newsworthy. In this situation, the newspaper will print an obituary at no cost to the family. A death notice, in contrast is a means by which the family uses the newspaper to inform relatives and friends of the passing. The family is charged for the 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
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.
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