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How To Write A Death Notice
What's involved in writing a good death notice? That's really the first thing you have to think about when sitting down to write one for a spouse, other family members or a close friend. Exactly what factual information should it include and how can you find a balance between dry facts and engaging storytelling? We have the answers to those questions and hope you will find this information about how to write a death notice
helpful.
What You May Choose To Include In A Death Notice?
- The dates & locations of birth & death
- Full legal name and current age
- Maiden name or former name that they still my be known by or a nickname
- Surviving relatives as well as those that are predeceased
- Details about the gathering/service: date, time, place
- Reference to employment, clubs, organizations, memberships, interests etc.
We think it benefits the families we serve when we remind them of the simple truth: in writing a death notice
for your loved one, you have the opportunity to serve future generations – not only of your immediate family but of the society as a whole. You are, in effect, recording history on an individual scale. It's a humbling yet inspiring thought; at least we think so.
Well-Written Death Notices
It's very easy to find examples of death notices that are worthy of attention. There are interesting obituaries for everyday folks that inspire us; maybe even make us cry or laugh. Death notices which, when we're done reading them, we say to ourselves, "I wish I'd had a chance to get to know that person." Death notices are scattered in cyberspace, acting as digital records of a life, a time, and a place; and recently, some very funny death notices have been written.
Will writing our own death notices has become a trend? Maybe. We know many more people are writing their own death notices today as it's often given as an assignment in certain college and university courses.
How you document your loved one's life story is up to you. With that said, we recommend that in addition to the facts of a death notice listed above, the enhanced death notice, could also include these details:
- Parents' names
- Information about the spouse and children
- Church affiliations
- Job or career information
- Personal and professional accomplishments
- Personal character and interests
- Influence on his or her community
It's now time to push the facts aside. Sit back and think about the anecdotes and memories you could share to shed some light on your loved one's character and personal interests. Bring factual details into play whenever you can to help the reader clearly see who your loved one was, how they lived, what they did, who and what they loved. The more rich in detail, the more memorable the death notices becomes.
Double-Check Spelling & Grammar
Before you give a copy of the final draft of your loved one's death notices, be sure to read it through twice or even three times. You're looking for errors in spelling and grammar but you also want to make sure your facts are straight.
Don't Hesitate To Call Us
We would be happy to offer some suggestions if you're stuck. Give us a call
to discover how we can help you to shine a brighter spotlight on their life.