How important is the heading of the obituary?

What does (nee) refer to in an obituary?

Is the place of passing listed in the obituary?

Are Obituaries Import?

Whether you prefer for the notice to be formal and structured, or for it to serve as more of a tribute, it is an entirely personal decision.
 
If you’ve chosen to compose the announcement yourself, but you’re unsure where to begin, we hope these tips will assist you as you compose the final goodbye to your loved one: 

• Begin with your loved one’s full name, place of birth as well as the dates of his/her birth and death and place of death;

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• If you prefer a long-form obituary, consider including significant life milestones that took place throughout the life of the deceased  (education, marriage, the birth of children, etc.) It is here that you may also wish to include some of your loved one’s interests, such as music, art, or sports. 
• Include survivors’ and predeceased information, including spouses, children, grandchildren, etc.

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• The scheduled services (include times, locations);

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• The names of any charities you wish for friends and family to donate to in the name of the deceased.

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• Once you’ve written the first draft, edit it for mistakes, and then send it to trusted friends and family to review. Once they have had their input, make the necessary changes, and then edit once again. Check for spelling and grammar errors, and be aware of sentence structure.

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For additional resources, please view some of the below helpful videos that may assist you in drafting a notice.

Obituaries (Death & Funeral Notices) - date back thousands of years - are often chosen as a way for families to advertise that a death has occurred and provides information on when services are scheduled to take place. 
Writing the obituary for a loved one is a therapeutic tool that helps with difficult emotions associated with their loss and grief.