Free Printable Form to Submit Obituaries to Newspapers
In the wake of a death in the family, you may find it more manageable to use an outline when writing an obituary. Below is a free obituary template. Here is a list of the typical information a funeral home or newspaper will ask for to have an obituary written up. Please scroll down for a free printable download of this information, plus room to write, in PDF form.
OBITUARY INFORMATION FORM
Name
Age
Address
Date of death
Place of death
Cause of death (or presumed cause)
Birth date
Parents’ names (including mother’s maiden name)
Education (including any honors and degrees earned)
Military service (including rank and war served in, if any, and where stationed)
Marriage(s)
Professional licenses held
Employment history
Memberships in civic and fraternal organizations and clubs (including offices held) Church/religious affiliations
Hobbies and other activities
Survivors and city and state where they live in the following order: spouse, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren (and so on), parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, cousins, friends
Family and friends previously deceased
Day, date, time and location of services
Officiating
Place of burial/ entombment
Visitation
Any prayer services or other services
Memorial funds established or other requests
Miscellaneous information, including thanking caregivers, etc.
Contact information for person submitting form
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