How is an obituary written?
You can either write the obituary yourself, or you can appoint somebody else to write it. If it is written by somebody else, it will usually be a tribute to how you impacted the lives of your friends and loved ones. It will celebrate your life and mourn your passing. If it is written by yourself, you can include an account of your life, paying tribute to those who have touched you. You can write whatever is important to you, but there may be restrictions on the length of the obituary based on the publication that you choose. The obituary should be published a few days before the memorial service as it should include details of the time and location of the service and any donations that may be made. If you need inspiration for your obituary, take a look at obituaries online or in national newspapers like the New York Times, the Times of London or the Globe and Mail.
