Obituaries Guidelines
Short obituary outline
Name/ Announcement (1st Paragraph)
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Full name of the deceased, including nickname, if any
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Age at time of passing
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Day and Date of Passing
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Place of passing
Predeceased by (2nd paragraph)
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Spouse
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Children
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Grandchildren
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Parents
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Siblings
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Others ( nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws)
Survived by (3rd paragraph)
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Spouse
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Children
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Grandchildren
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Great-grandchildren
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Great-great-grandchildren
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Parents
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Grandparents
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Siblings
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Others ( nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, friends)
Funeral Service (4th paragraph)
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Day, Date, time & place
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Visitation information including day, date, time & place i.e.: viewing or prayers
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Reception information including day, date, time & place
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Interment information day, date, time & place
Ending (5th paragraph)
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Name of donation suggestions in lieu of flowers if applicable
Long obituary outline
Name/ Announcement (1st Paragraph)
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Full name of the deceased, including nickname, if any
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Age at time of passing
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Day and Date of Passing
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Place of passing
Predeceased by (2nd paragraph)
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Spouse
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Children
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Grandchildren
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Parents
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Siblings
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Others ( nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws)
Survived by (3rd paragraph)
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Spouse
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Children
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Grandchildren
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Great-grandchildren
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Great-great-grandchildren
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Parents
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Grandparents
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Siblings
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Others ( nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, friends)
Life (4th paragraph)
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Date & place of birth
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Names of parents
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Childhood i.e.: siblings, stories, schools, friends
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Marriage (s) date, place and name of spouse
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Places of residence
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Employment
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Hobbies, sports, interests, activities and other enjoyment
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Achievements
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attributes, humor or other stories
Funeral Service (5th paragraph)
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Day, Date, time & place
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Visitation information including day, date, time & place i.e.: viewing or prayers
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Reception information including day, date, time & place
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Interment information day, date, time & place
Ending (6th paragraph)
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Name of donation suggestions in lieu of flowers if applicable
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Thank you to individuals, groups or organizations
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Quotation or poem
Paragraph starter examples…
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It is with saddened/heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of….
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_____ was predeceased by…
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Left to cherish _____’s memory is/are…
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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in _____’s name to…