Obituary is a message about the death of a person, which is placed in a newspaper or magazine. It contains condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. There are certain rules for the design of this sad announcement.
Instruction manual
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What is the name of the deceased? Be sure to specify it in full - last name, first name, middle name. The obituary should indicate not only the date of death, but also the date of birth of the deceased. The place of birth of the deceased and the place where the burial is planned should be mentioned. This is done so that everyone can come to say goodbye.
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Be careful when describing the circumstances of death. If a person died due to illness, we can talk about sudden death. The phrase "tragic death" means that death could have been avoided in other circumstances.
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Write that the deceased will remain in the memory of loved ones, relatives and friends. Never criticize a person in an obituary. Do not talk about the complex nature, the wrong lifestyle, missed opportunities and so on.
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The obituary should mention the relatives of the deceased. Do not break the hierarchy: first come the ancestors, then the parents, spouse or spouse, children of the deceased, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters and brothers.
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If a famous person died, be sure to tell about his merits and achievements. Of course, the story should be short and succinct. Do not forget to list the regalia of a deceased person.
note
It is very difficult to write an obituary about a person who voluntarily passed away. The people who surrounded him during his life are partly to blame for what happened. It is worth asking for forgiveness from the deceased person, expressing regret that they could not come to the aid in time, understand and save from an irreparable act.
Useful advice
An obituary is not only a death announcement, it is an expression of condolences. Therefore, it should be written that relatives, friends and relatives promise to keep the memory of the deceased. The obituary text should not be too emotional. Pathos is also unacceptable - for those who mourn over the deceased, and so it is not easy. It is necessary to clearly and concisely express thoughts. Do not turn the obituary into a fiction.
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