Do Funeral Homes write obituaries?

Do Funeral Homes write obituaries?

By publishing the death notice many more people than would normally be personally notified to attend the funeral service are able to gain access to the information. Keep in mind that there is typically a fee for publishing an obituary. There may or may not be a fee for a short death notice.

Do you mention ex wives in obituaries?

Generally speaking, the former spouse of the deceased is not mentioned in the death notice. Some exceptions apply. If the couple was married for many years and had a family together, or if they are still very friendly, it is up to the immediate family of the decedent whether or not to mention the ex-wife.

Should step grandchildren be included in obituary?

There are no rules for how to handle this kind of obituary writing challenge, but it’s important to include all step-siblings and half-siblings in the obituary notice, if you are making a list of family members. [Name] is survived by siblings [Name], [Name], [Name], and step-siblings [Name] and [Name].

Why do obituaries say survived by?

For obituaries, it’s etiquette to list survivors or predeceased family members. A survivor is a relative of the deceased who is still living. A predeceased family member is a relative who has already passed away. Often, it will come down to the relationship the deceased person had with his or her ex-partner.

Does died suddenly mean obituary?

Is “died suddenly at home” or “passed away unexpectly” a euphemism for overdose or suicide? A nurse friend told me if an obit says “died suddenly” or “unexpectly” it is a polite way of saying person died of overdose or suicide. Over in the UK we would use it for any death that has occurred suddenly or unexpectedly.