How To Write An Obituary

There are many ways to write an obituary, also known as a death notice. Individual newspapers may have their own formats which they adhere to. This is a simple, straightforward template for a mature person that will cover the basics. If writing for a young person, grandson/granddaughter and great-grandson/great-granddaughter may be necessary.

Of (NEIGHBORHOOD) on (DATE), age ____.

Beloved (husband/wife) of (NAME); mother/father of ___________________________________;

grandmother/grandfather of ____________; great-

grandmother/grandfather of____________; great- great-

grandmother/grandfather of____________;

son/daughter of _____________________;

sister/brother of ______________; also survived by

nieces and nephews. (HOBBIES, INTERESTS,

ACCOMPLISHMENTS) (SERVICE DETAILS

INCLUDING TIMES AND DAYS) In lieu of

flowers, the family suggests____________. (this is

optional) www.mccabebrothers.com

Please note the Post-Gazette charges (as of January 1, 2014) $5.85 per line, per day Monday thru Saturday and $8.00 per line per day on Sunday. Longer notices may qualify for 2 day package rate savings. A line typically contains 30-35 characters including spaces and punctuation.

To illustrate, the following line contains 34 spaces and would be billed at $5.85 per day Monday thru Saturday and $8.00 per day on Sunday.

Of Highland Park on Tuesday, March

A photo takes up 11 lines.