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It's important for every occasion to know how to write and express your thoughts clearly. An obituary is one of the most delicate to be composed, to be able to share a compelling and in-depth narrative of the life and accomplishments of a deceased person.

The traditional obituary covers many details and aspects about a person's life, from birth until death. An obituary, sometimes and most often enough is called a funeral announcement. It is also a way for the living to reflect on the characteristics, contributions and achievements of someone who recently passed away.

Following these tips can make it easier to write an obituary:

Important and Relevant Information: It's important to know what to include and what to exclude. Before you start writing, gather all the facts about the person's life, including the date of birth, and the names of parents, siblings, spouse and children. Also include information about their education, and if applicable military service, occupation and interests. We should remember that all events should be listed in a chronological order.

Choose the Right Words: Obituary etiquette allows them to be written in the third person point of view, mixing of the person's name and a pronoun. Avoid flowery words that don't say much about the person's life. Put a balance between hard cold facts and warm excerpts to deliver an engaging and very warm narrative of the person's life. The tone of the obituary should never be light or playful, nor should it be somber and dark. The best obituaries are the ones that focus on the positive aspects of the deceased's life and not the negative impact of their death, leaving the audience with a good impression, and at times can be inspirational.

Long and Short Versions: Many newspapers have limited space for obituaries and can also be very costly. It's always a good idea to write an abbreviated or shorter version to be printed. A longer, more detailed version of the obituary can be read at the funeral service, and copies of the longer version may be given to family members. If you would prefer a longer obituary look into online listing services.

Be Accurate and Consistent: Remember, it always pays to be consistent once the obituary has been written, check it again and again for accuracy. It's always a good idea to let different people read it and make the necessary corrections, from the dates, names or even basic grammatical errors. Family members will always be able to help fill in any missing gaps.

Where to List the Obituary: In the past it has been a common practice to list obituaries in the local newspaper. However, as the cost of the add has increased and the demographic of the newspaper is limited people are now turning to online services to list their obituaries. If an online service is utilized it is important to verify that it is a service of the Funeral Directors Association.

Following these steps will help you as you write a meaningful obituary that encompasses the life of your loved one.


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Kyle Clouse is co-owner of an online Utah obituary service. For more information visit http://ObitsUtah.com. Obits Utah is also a service of the Utah Funeral Directors Association.