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   Obituaries and Death Notices
Writing an obituary can be an emotional task. It is a great way to notify the public of one’s passing. Obituaries consist generally of noteworthy highlights of one’s life, career, hobbies, activities etc, as well as announcing the service related details. The funeral director will assist you in creating the correct format and editing in order to minimize charges. Remember, most newspapers charge for death notices, and they charge by the line. Each line contains approximately four words.
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 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.
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