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