obituary
An article written by a newspaper or online media site offering a detailed biography of the person who died.
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People Who Used Their Obituaries To Help Others
Just because you’re gone, doesn’t mean the lessons from your life have to go with you.

10 Funny, Thoughtful, And Extremely Clever Obituaries
Who says obituaries have to be solemn affairs? It’s your legacy, have some fun with it like these people did.

When Obituaries Get Political
These people got their political views across from beyond the grave.

Pets Can Have Obits, Too
For those of us who are pet lovers, we know that losing a pet can be as difficult as losing a human family member.

Are Mean Obituaries Or Eulogies Fair?
Is honesty always the best policy? Or do some situations call for the old saying, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t...

Grandfather Writes His Own Thoughtful and Funny Obituary
Walter George Bruhl Jr. lived a full life and shared it with the world on his terms by writing his own obituary.

Homeland Actor Wrote His Own Touching Obituary
You probably didn't know James Rebhorn by name. But you definitely knew his face.

Man With Same Name As Me Died And His Obit Is Outstanding
It all started with a Google Alert...

How To Write A Death Notice Or Obituary
All the information you need to know to craft the perfect death notice or obituary.

Guide: Filing A Death Notice Or Obituary
The terms "death notice" and "obituary" are often used interchangeably even though they're different things.

Guide: Online Memorial Website Services
There are many options for creating an online presence for a loved one after they have died. Here are a few of the options...

The Top 10 Online Memorial Websites
There are many options for creating an online presence for a loved one after they have died.

How To Submit A Death Notice Or An Obituary
A death notice is a paid announcement in a newspaper that gives the name of the person who died and details of the funeral or...

Death Notice Templates And Obituary Templates
To help you write a death notice or obituary, here are a number of templates. The information in [brackets] and bold is for you...

The Difference Between An Obituary And A Death Notice
Different newspapers have different terminology for obituaries and death notices, so you should check with the specific...
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