Eulogies & Obituaries
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.
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"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"
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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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