Observer Memorials and Obituaries | We Remember (2024)

FAQs

How do you memorialize an obituary? ›

The type of tribute you write will depend on your particular culture, but usually includes the dates of the person's birth and death, and then some details about what was meaningful in their life — close family members, education, churches or other organizations they affiliated with, special achievements, hobbies, ...

A memorial service is a ceremony that memorializes and honors the deceased after the body has been cremated or buried. A memorial service has the same meaning of any other type of funeral service; honor and pay tribute to the deceased.

An obituary is more personal and is a form of a tribute to the deceased. Unlike a death notice that has general information like the name and date of death, obituaries have a personal touch and are usually referred to as a small biography.

Announcing the Death

“Passed away”, “ended a long battle with…”, “died”, “surrounded by family” are all common and acceptable expressions to use. Remember to use verbiage you feel comfortable with.

Keep something of theirs with you

Keeping an item of sentimental value is a very personal way to remember someone dear. CaringBridge families have done things like this: “When my husband died, I had pillows made for my sons out of their Dad's shirts, and teddy bears cut from his shirts and ties for the grandkids.

When writing an obituary, leave out details that could be used for identity theft, such as the deceased's date and place of birth, middle name, maiden name and mother's maiden name. And don't include the deceased's home address.

What's the difference, you may ask? Tribute Gift: A gift made in recognition of a person/pet, usually in honor of an event such as a birthday, anniversary, a special achievement of some sort, etc. Memorial Gift: A gift made in remembrance of a person/pet that has passed away.

Obituary Example: No Funeral or Memorial

[Full name] sadly passed away on [date of death] at their home in [place of passing]. They always spread joy and happiness wherever they went. As per [first name]'s request, no funeral or memorial service will be held.

Publishing an obituary can be expensive , and the funds may be unavailable. The deceased has few family members or friends , so there might have, unfortunately, been no need for an obituary. Obituaries are also written for the living so that they may learn of an individual's passing.

What are two types of obituaries? ›

There are two types of obituary advertisem*nts: Death notices and memorial advertisem*nts. The cost is commonly included in funeral packages but can also be paid for personally. Additionally, some funeral providers, like Eirene, offer complimentary online memorials on their website.

An obituary is a tribute to the deceased, highlighting their achievements, legacy, and impact on the community. It can also provide a sense of closure for family and friends, allowing them to publicly acknowledge their loved one's passing and share memories and condolences.

You can present this information in a straightforward, factual way, or more uniquely. And there are many ways to say that someone has “died” (“departed,” “passed away,” “went to be with her Lord,” and “entered eternal rest” are some of the most common), so choose the expression you prefer.

Obituary Example 1:

It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my beloved father, [full name], who left us on [date of death] at the age of [age]. Surrounded by his loving family and friends in his final moments, he was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones.