Who typically writes an obituary?

Who typically writes an obituary?

Obituaries can be written by the family, with the help of a funeral director, or with a standard template. In most cases, the family begins the obituary process and we assist with any editing.

Can you choose not to have an obituary?

Many states do not have a legal requirement to have an obituary printed in a local newspaper. If someone decides that he or she doesn’t want a printed obituary, or if the deceased person’s survivors decide not to have one, there is no state law that compels them to do so.

Who should be listed as survivors in an obituary?

Standard survivor list: A standard list of survivors usually starts with the spouse and children (full, step, and adopted), then grandchildren, then the parents, then siblings, then aunts and uncles, then cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Do you put ex wife in obituary?

Is it proper to include ex-spouses in an obituary? No, ex-spouses are not usually included in the list for surviving the person who has passed away.

Do you mention ex spouses in obituaries?

Today’s etiquette dictates pretty firmly that it is the decision of the surviving family members whether or not to include the former spouse of the deceased in the obituary. Short of any obvious dissention among the family, many families choose to err on the side of caution and include the ex as a survivor.

How do you list a surviving family in an obituary?

In general, you list the closest members of the family first. Start with the spouse. Next, list children in the order they were born as well as any of their spouses. Here is where you might include ex-partners, especially if they had children with the deceased.

Do you include step grandchildren in obituary?

Then, if there are family members who have died, list them as “Predeceased by…” (include name and month/year of death, if known): Spouse(s), partner(s), or significant other(s) Children and/or stepchildren (in order of date of birth) Grandchildren and/or step-grandchildren.

How do you list a significant other in an obituary?

If the deceased is married, the name of the spouse should be listed at the beginning of the obituary. A common phrasing begins, “John A. Smith, loving husband of Jane (Jones) Smith…” and continues with the other pertinent details.