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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. Funerals service date, time and location, final
are an extremely emotional event, nobody disposition and if charitable donations are
expects you not to shed a few tears. requested.
However, if you feel that you will be too
strongly overcome by your emotions, have Remember, most newspapers charge for
a back-up plan in place where someone death notices, and they charged by the
you trust can deliver the eulogy for you. line. Each line contains approximately four
Give them a copy well in advance if you words. The funeral director will assist you
feel this could be an issue. 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
passing of a loved one as newsworthy. In the date, time and location of any funeral
this situation, the newspaper will print an service, or other funeral related events.
obituary at no cost to the family. A death
notice, in contrast is a means by which
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