Death biography
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How To Write An Obituary
Writing an obituary is both a great honor — and a great responsibility…
The person writing an obituary is being asked to create a document that is going to be read by many, many people. It will be read in newspapers for several weeks, and on the internet far into the future. It will be read by family members, loved ones, friends, acquaintances and many others who are simply interested in reading about neighbors who have passed away. For most authors, the obituary will be the most read piece of writing they have ever done – or ever will do.
Despite the above factors, most people who are called upon to compose an obituary are utterly unprepared to do so. And while there is a growing list of resources to support the novice obituary author, there is still a profound lack of practical, helpful, easy-to-use assistance.
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home & Crematory has prepared this document to help people who are called upon to create an obituary. It is designed to provide practical support in an easy to follow and use manner. Examples are provid
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Writing an obituary can be a painful ordeal. It is also an important process to do when announcing your loved one's death to the community.
There are five parts of an obituary: announcement, biographical information, survivor information, scheduled ceremonies, and contributions.
Begin with the announcement. It should include who the person is, the date they died, and how they died. Be short and concise. All this can be typically included in one sentence.
Write a short biographical piece about the person's life. This should include where and when the person was born, where they lived throughout their life, notable awards and times in their life, important hobbies, where they went to school.
Include who the person is survived by. Include, in this order, immediate family members (spouse and children or parents and siblings step-children) and secondary family members (aunts, uncles, grandchildren, close cousins).You can include spouse names such as Mary (John), John (Anna), etc.
Use baptism names for Relatives. Nicknames should be added in quotes such as "bud"
Deceased relatives
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Preserving Memories: A Guide to Writing a Memoir or Biography
The Benefits of Writing a Memoir or Biography
Writing a memoir or biography can provide a range of benefits, both for the writer and for the person being remembered. Here are some of the key benefits:
- Preserving memories: Writing a memoir or biography can help to preserve memories and stories that might otherwise be lost over time. It can help future generations to understand and appreciate the life and legacy of the person being remembered.
For example, one family created a biography to honor their grandfather who had served in World War II. The biography included stories of his service, as well as personal anecdotes about his life and personality. It was passed down through the family and became a cherished keepsake for generations to come.
- Healing and closure: Writing a memoir or biography can be a healing process, helping the writer to come to terms with the loss of a loved one and find closure. It can also provide a sense of purpose and meaning during a difficult time.
For example, a widow wr
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