Two important tasks in preparing for your loved one's funeral, memorial service, or celebration-of-life involves writing a eulogy and obituary—and we know many people don't realize what to include, or simply aren't comfortable with the writing process.
That's why we've put together the pages listed below; to support those of you who are committed to fulfilling their responsibility of writing a loved one's funeral eulogy or obituary. If you have any additional questions on writing for the funeral, please call us. We will be pleased to assist you.
"The writing and reading of a eulogy is, above all, the simple and elegant search for small truths. This can be surprisingly hard, to take notice of the smallest, most unpolished details of a life and set them up for us to stare at in the wonder of recognition."
—Tom Chiarella, "How to Give a Eulogy"
How to Write an Obituary What's involved in writing a good obituary? 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 an obituary helpful.
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