What is the difference between obituary and death notice?

What is the difference between obituary and death notice?

A death notice is usually written by the funeral home, often with the help of the surviving relatives, and is then submitted to the newspaper or other publications of the family’s choosing. An obituary is written by the family of the deceased or by a member of the news publication’s staff.

How long can you keep a body in the morgue?

In many countries, the family of the deceased must make the burial within 72 hours (three days) of death, but in some other countries it is usual that burial takes place some weeks or months after the death. This is why some corpses are kept as long as one or two years at a hospital or in a funeral home.

What is funeral notice?

A funeral notice is placed by the family, usually through the funeral director. It is an opportunity to publicly announce the death and funeral details of your loved one, and can also be used to pay tribute to the deceased. Details of where any donations or flowers can be sent may also be included.