Here is a template to help with information you may want to include in an obituary. When placing an obituary in a newspaper, we advice to NOT publish the EXACT date of birth of the deceased. We advise that you only put the MONTH AND YEAR. This is to protect the deceased from Identity theft. Once something is on the internet, it’s accessible to anyone, and any personal information such as someone’s name and date of birth can be stolen. An additional tip: If you are announcing a memorial or funeral service, you’re telling people that your house is empty for several hours, it’s a good idea to have someone who is not attending, to stay at the house, have the lights on, drapes open etc.. let people know the house isn’t empty.
Obituary Information Form
OBITUARY …INFORMATION FORM
Last Name:____________________ First Name:___________________________
Middle Name: _________________ Age: _________________________________
Professional Title:___________________ Military Rank:________________
Date of Death:___________________ Place of Death:_____________________
Cause of Death:__________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: __________________ Birthplace:__________________________
Parent Names:____________________________________________________________
High School/College:_____________________ Graduation Year:____________
Spouse(s):___________________________ Marriage Date(s):______________
Occupation(s):________________________ Position(s):___________________
Awards:__________________________________________________________________
Accomplishments:_________________________________________________________
Membership(s):_________________________________ Dates:________________
Volunteer Position(s):_________________________ Dates:________________
Religious Affiliation:_________________________ Church:________________
Hobbies/Interests:_______________________________________________________
Survivor(s):_____________________________________________________________
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Predeceased by:__________________________________________________________
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Funeral Date & Time:___________________ Location:_____________________
Cremation/Interment:___________________ Officiant:_____________________
Visitation/Service:______________________________________________________
Special Thanks/Requests:_________________________________________________
Address for Flowers/Donations:___________________________________________
Contact Information:_____________________________________________________