For example: Matthew (Erin) Mark (Claire) and Suzie (Fred Smith)…assuming all the sons have the same last name as the decedent. He was predeceased (or proceeded in death) by his parents, siblings Zeke and Hickory.” “Bob is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Mary (Harris) Jones and children, Matthew, Mark and Suzie.” Sometimes, when the children are married, they will list the adult child’s name followed by their spouses name in parentheses. Often times, traditionally, they list something like: “Bob was the oldest son of Henry and Florence Jones, of Cedar Rapids, IA. This is where you list the “players” in a person’s life. Feel free to have fun with this part as humor often keeps the reader interested and engaged. Runner-up in the sixth grade science fair may have been significant at the time but as a summary of a life well lived might prove to be insignificant. I always suggest you boil them down to the most significant to your loved one or the most recent. Many people add awards and organizations the decedent received or belonged to. Post the sentence as if they were answering the question, “What was the most significant contribution of your life” or “What describes your contribution to society.” Keep the sentences brief but descriptive. Next tell us how we might have known them…their career or who they worked for or with. Tell us where they went to school or how their education played a part in their career. Tell us (the reader) their “story” where they were born or grew up. This is what you wish to share about mom or dad or whoever died. Then any euphemism for DIED is added here….they often are expressed as DIED, PASSED AWAY, WENT TO MEET THE LORD, etc. Often the age of the decedent is added at the end of the name……For example: Russell Robert “Bob” Jones, age 102,
For example: Russell Robert “Bob” Jones, or Mary Margaret (Mimi) Smith. The basics of writing an obituary can be divided into three sections:Īn obituary notice typically starts out with the formal name of the decedent with any nick names added in quotations or parenthesis.
Do you want to pay a tribute to your loved one that will not only do the job but also be memorable and attract readers? Here is a brief summary on how to construct a simple but catchy obituary.
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