Writing an obituary is something we are never really prepared or ready for. When you come to write one you’re likely grieving, maybe sleep deprived and then you have to sum up an entire life in a few hundred words. No obituary can ever really sum up someone in the way we would like. But … Read more
Writing an obituary is something no one likes doing. You have to do it when you’re grieving and exhausted and then suddenly you’re expected to sum up a whole life of a loved one in a few short paragraphs. Sometimes to a tight deadline. It a lot of pressure at a very hard time. The … Read more
Writing a short obituary can feel strange. You get a short space in a newspaper column or tiny box in a funeral program and have to fit a persons whole life inside it. It can almost feel a bit disrespectful. But a short obituary isn’t a smaller version of a life. It’s a clear public … Read more
A baby’s life, no matter how brief, leaves a love that lasts forever. From the moment they arrive they bring hope, joy and a kind of love that changes a family completely. When a baby passes away the grief is difficult to put into words. It is the loss of a precious life and of … Read more
Losing a wife is one of the hardest things you will go through. There’s few people as important to you as your wife. When a wife passes away her obituary is a way to honor her life and share the story of who she was. It works as an announcement of her passing and a … Read more
A husband is someone you’ve built your life with — the one who’ve shared your best and worst moments. It’s likely he was your best friend and the one who made your life feel safer and fuller. When a husband passes away the loss can feel impossible to put into words. Writing an obituary for … Read more
Having a brother is one of the greatest gifts. Brothers are often lifelong friends and someone you form a special bond with. The memories you make with your brother last forever. When a brother passes away the loss is hard to put into words. And then you might be required to write the eulogy for … Read more
You can never replace your grandfather after he’s gone. He is a once in a lifetime person. The sort of man you looked up to. He could be wise, strong and patient with you. When a grandfather passes away the loss feels like more than saying goodbye to one person. It can feel like losing … Read more
A veteran gives their life to services. They sacrifice so much for others. That could be through how they served in times of peace or conflict or their commitment to something greater than themselves. And all that will have sjaped not only their own life but the lives of those around them. When a veteran … Read more
A sister is often our closest relative. We can develop a strong bond with our sister becoming a best friend and someone you look to for love and support. That bond will usually last a lifetime. When a sister passes away the loss can feel overwhelming and difficult to explain. An obituary gives you a … Read more