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Tips for writing an obituary
Coping with the death of a loved one is never easy . Even those comforted by the acknowledgment that a recently deceased friend or family member lived a full life may still struggle with the sense of loss that comes with the passing of a loved one .
Upon the passing of a loved one , an individual is often tasked with writing an obituary . Some people may find writing an obituary is cathartic , providing an opportunity to tell a loved one ’ s life story and indicate how unique the deceased was . Because writing an obituary is not something people are asked to do every day , it ’ s understandable if many men and women don ’ t know where to begin . Obituaries do not necessarily have to follow a formula , but the following tips can help people compose an obituary that conveys who their deceased loved one was and how much this person meant to friends and family .
• Contact your local newspaper . Some newspapers may have obituary guidelines that govern things like writing style and obituary length . Before writing an obituary , contact your local newspaper to determine if they have any such rules in place . Some newspapers may only publish obituaries written by their own staff members .
• Do not feel obliged to include cause of death . While acquaintances who first learn of a person ’ s death via an obituary may be curious about cause of death , loved ones of the
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