He was an avid (Hobbies, sports, interests, activities and other information can be included here). He worked as a (job title), and retired from (employer name). He married (spouse) on (date of marriage) and they had (number) children, (children's names). (First name) attended (college) and.(fill in with educational honors, military honors, awards, etc.). He was born on (birthday), to (parents) in (birthplace). (Name), (age), of (residence), died (date of death), (place of death). There is also a short list to help you avoid common mistakes and simplify the process for you and your family. These are just samples to give you an idea of what you might include-you can be the judge on what is best for you and your loved one. One is a simple, short obituary the other is a longer version that would also be suitable for the eulogy. Use this the following template and examples to craft the obituary.īelow is a sample obituary template and two sample obituaries.

If you are unsure of how to start writing your loved one's final story, check out our article How to Write an Obituary. Writing an obituary is easier when you have all the information gathered before you begin. Knowing the form, function and style will help you create the best possible work. It's helpful to take a look at examples, templates and guides when beginning to write. Following a template is the easiest way to determine the requirements and standards for any type of writing project.

Samples of obituaries