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them laugh, but be respectful. A funeral passing of a loved one as newsworthy. In
is not a roast, however there is room for this situation, the newspaper will print an
humor in your eulogy. Fondly remember obituary at no cost to the family. A death
a story about the person that everyone notice, in contrast is a means by which
can relate to. Keep it appropriate, there the family uses the newspaper to inform
will be children and the elderly there who relatives and friends of the passing. The
may not share the same sense of humor. family is charged for the death notice, and
Laughter is truly the best medicine, and the timing of the print is usually the day
some well-placed humor will help people before the planned arrangements begin.
cope, and will bring back fond memories The death notice will contain the name of
of the deceased. the deceased, age, where they are from,
date of passing, relations, arrangements,
Don’t be afraid to show emotion. service date, time and location, final
Funerals are an extremely emotional disposition and if charitable donations
event, nobody expects you not to shed are requested.
a few tears. However, if you feel that you
will be too strongly overcome by your Remember, most newspapers charge for
emotions, have a back-up plan in place death notices, and they charged by the
where someone you trust can deliver the line. Each line contains approximately
eulogy for you. Give them a copy well in four words. The funeral director will assist
advance if you feel this could be an issue. you in creating the correct format and
editing in order to minimize charges.
Have a glass of water as well as tissues
handy. Writing an obituary is a difficult and
emotional task. First, you will need to
Obituaries and Death gather information from family and friends
of the deceased about their childhood,
Notices education, career and hobbies and
interests. Also, speak to the funeral home
Occasionally a newspaper will consider the to receive any important information on
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