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will be children and the the the elderly there who may not share the the the the same sense of humor Laughter is truly the the best medicine and some well-placed humor will will help people cope and will will bring back fond memories of the deceased Don’t be afraid to show emotion emotion Funerals are an extremely emotional event nobody expects you you you not to shed a a a few tears However if you you you you feel that you you you you will be too strongly overcome by your emotions have a a a a a a back-up plan in place where someone you you trust can deliver the the eulogy for you you you Give them a 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 the passing of a a a a a a a a a loved one as as as newsworthy In this situation the the the newspaper will print an an obituary at at at no no cost to the the family A death notice in contrast is a a a a a a a a means by which the the the family uses the the the newspaper to inform relatives and friends of the the the the passing The family is charged for for the the the the death notice and the the the the the timing of the the the the the print is usually the the the the day before the the the the planned services begin The death notice will contain the the the name of of the the the deceased age where they are from date date of of passing relations services service 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 are charged by the the the line The funeral director will assist you in in in in in in creating the 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 Page - - VANDER PLAAT-CAGGIANO FUNERAL HOME VANDER PLAAT-CAGGIANO FUNERAL HOME - - Page 19