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Remember, most newspapers charge easy to come up with the words to
for death notices, and they charged
by the line. Each line contains
approximately four words. The funeral
director will assist you in creating the like “I am sorry for your loss, my
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
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offer sympathy to someone who has
just lost a loved one. You don’t need
to be a poet, simply saying something
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 a wedding or a
job interview would be the most
appropriate.
Sign the register book - the family will
keep the register book as a memento
for years. Be sure to include your
full name and relationship to the
deceased.
Give a gift - you don’t need to go
overboard with your gift, after all it
is the thought that counts. Suitable