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eulogy for you you Give them a a a a copy well in advance if you you feel this could be an an issue Have a a a a a a a glass of water as as as well as as as tissues handy Obituaries and death notices
Occasionally a a a a a a a newspaper will consider the passing of a a a a a a a a a a loved one as as as newsworthy In this situation the the newspaper will print an obituary at at at no no cost to the the family A death notice in in contrast is a a a a a a a a a means by which the the the family uses the the the newspaper to inform relatives and and friends of the the the the passing The family is is charged for the the the the the death notice and and the the the the the timing of the the the the the print is is usually the the the the the day before the the the the the planned arrangements begin The death notice will contain the the the the name of the the the deceased age where they are from date date of passing relations arrangements service date date time and and location final disposition and and if charitable donations are requested Remember most newspapers charge charge for death notices
and they charged by the the line line Each line line contains approximately
four words The funeral director will assist you in in in in in creating the correct format and editing in in in in in order to minimize charges Writing an an obituary is a a a a a a difficult and emotional task First you will need to gather information from family and friends of the the the deceased about their childhood education career and and hobbies and and interests Also speak to to the funeral home to to receive any any important information on on on the the date time and location of any any funeral funeral service or other funeral funeral related events Funeral etiquette
Like everything in in society funeral etiquette
and what is expected of you has evolved over time As always common sense and good discretion is is the best guide to proper funeral funeral etiquette
etiquette
Here are a a a a a a few do’s and don’ts of funeral funeral etiquette
etiquette
Do:
Express your condolences - it’s not easy to to come up with the words to to to offer sympathy to to to someone who has just lost a a a a loved one one You don’t need to to be a a a a a poet simply saying something like “I am sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with Page - OvertOn Funeral HOme Inc OvertOn Funeral HOme Inc - Page 27
























































































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