How to Write an Obituary: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Christina Newberry

Writing an obituary is never an easy job, of course. At a time when there is so much to do – and so much to cope with – it can be a bit overwhelming to write an obituary. But it doesn't need to be complicated if you have a trusted guide to follow. This book brings together all of the information, samples, templates, and resources you need in one place, so you can focus on paying tribute to your loved one. There are various styles and formats you can follow, from the traditional to the very personal, to find an approach that honors your loved one in a style they would appreciate. To help you choose, this guide includes:
- Examples of 9 different obituary formats of varying lengths and styles
- Which elements are standard in an obituary, and which ones are optional, so you don't have to worry about missing anything.
- 14 poems, 20 appropriate quotations, and entire chapter on bible verses that you may want to include in your loved one's obituary.
- An electronic file with obituary templates in Word format you can use to create an obituary by simply filling in the appropriate details for your loved one.
Creating a meaningful obituary that captures how very important your loved one was in your life is an important step in the grieving process. This guide is a trusted resource that can help you create a meaningful tribute to help you remember your loved one, mourn their passing, and celebrate their life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christina Newberry
• Release date: Jun 3, 2011
• ISBN: 9781458050830

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How to Write an Obituary

A Step-by-Step Guide

HOW TO WRITE AN OBITUARY: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

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INTRODUCTION

When you’ve lost a loved one, you are caught up in many powerful emotions. During this time, it can be very difficult to pull together your thoughts to create a lasting tribute in the form of an obituary, but it must be done.

The obituary is much more than a notice that someone has passed away. It is a chance for the family to say goodbye to their loved one, to capture the aspects of that person’s life, work, and personality that were most important and that they most want to share with the world.

In this book, we walk you through creating a touching obituary for your loved one, from gathering information, to choosing a format, to writing the actual text of the obituary and submitting it to the newspaper or posting it online, to preserving the clipping of the obituary so it becomes and important part of your family records.

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