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How do I list deceased relatives in an obituary? ›

You may choose to list grandchildren and great grandchildren individually by name, or simply include the number of each. Typically siblings and their spouses names are also included. Survivors are generally listed first, followed by any preceded in death names you would like to include.

Obituary Example 2:

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of my mother, [full name], who left us on [date of death] after a beautifully lived life. Full of love, laughter, and resilience, she touched the lives of all who knew her.

Growing up, your father had a close-knit family that instilled in him the values of love, compassion, and hard work. Throughout his life, your father cherished his family above all else. He met the love of his life, Susan, in college, and they were married for over 50 years.

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.

The order should go as followed: spouse, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, parents, and siblings. It should be noted that nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws are typically unmentioned unless they were especially close to the deceased.

It is an honour to stand before you and share my precious memories of my mother. She will be missed by all, but her memory will live on in us all forever. I love you so much, Mum, and will miss you more than words can say.

The obituary should begin with the deceased person's full name, nickname, age at death, residence, day, date, place and cause of death. The life story should begin with place and date of birth. List the deceased's parent's names and include the mother's maiden name.

A eulogy example for your mother might go something like this: “To those of you who had the pleasure of knowing my mother, Lisa, you'll remember how supportive she was to everyone she met. Even if you were a stranger, she'd instantly become your biggest cheerleader, encouraging you to succeed.

Concluding Message

Some families make the final line a dedication honoring their loved one. Phrases like “We will always carry your memory in our hearts,” or perhaps a favorite quote of your loved one are heartfelt and personal.

What is a simple obituary example? ›

[Full Name], aged [age of the deceased], passed away peacefully on [date of death], at [location of death]. He/she was born on [date of birth], in [birthplace], to [names of parents]. He/she was a proud resident of [city of residence] and was a 1975 graduate of Holy Cross High School.

Obituaries are not required by law , so the deceased's family might have chosen to forego publishing one. Publishing an obituary can be expensive , and the funds may be unavailable.

Paragraph: List those relatives who preceded the deceased in death. Start the paragraph with the deceased's first name, and then “was preceded in death by:” followed by the list of names.

The most obvious way is to indicated "(deceased)" after the person's name. I know that one can also use a dagger (†) or refer to the person as "the late Mr./Ms. Doe". I then learned in References to deceased persons that one can use "RIP" as suffix as well.

If you like to be technical, names should be listed as follows: first name, spouse's first name in parenthesis, then surname (ex: Tom (Sarah) Johnson). If the spouse or partner's surname is different, include their surname in the parenthesis along with their first name (ex: Tom (Sarah Williams) Johnson).