How Can I Find Someone’s Obituary?
An obituary is a notice of death that is usually posted by family, friends, or the deceased person’s church. They are most often brief biographies of their life and the loved ones they have left behind. Obituaries have been placed inside of newspapers for decades, though recently more and more are being found online in […]
3 Tips for Moving on After the Death of a Loved One
Loving someone is magical, and losing them is unthinkable. When a loved one dies, there’s going to be a period of intense mourning. However, you need to proceed with your life eventually. These tips may help you to move on when a loved one dies. Turn to Positive Activities Dwelling on your sadness only leads […]
Obituaries and Your Digital Life After Death
More and more of our lives are being spent online. Instead of keeping diaries we have Facebook posts.
Why Do We Write Obituaries?
Why Do We Write Obituaries? Understanding the Purpose of an Obituary. For many families, writing and publishing the obituary of a loved one is an important part of the grieving process. It the United States, the obituary is a standard part of making funeral arrangements. However, this wasn’t always the case and today the practices […]
How to Write a Powerful and Moving Obituary
Among all of the details that must be attended to when a loved one passes away, the most difficult for many is writing an obituary. We want to make sure we honor their life appropriately and we also need to get all of the important details correct. Here is a step-by-step guide to writing a […]
What Will Happen to Obituaries When Print Newspapers Die?
What Will Happen to Obituaries When Newspapers Die? Obituaries have been an important part of American grieving and funeral practices for two hundred years. Obituaries have always been associated with newspapers. Even before he longer form obituaries we are used to today, newspapers often printed brief death notices. But, even though print newspapers have been […]