Obituary Examples

Death, being an inevitable and sad reality of life, can be a harrowing experience for the near and dear ones of the deceased. If you have recently lost any relative, friend or close colleague, you might have to shoulder the responsibility of writing a funerary, however tragic it may be. Obituaries are typically written to report the death of a loved one to the rest of the world. It includes the name and the picture of the deceased, the birth date and the date of death, with a small passage or poem written to commemorate the departed. In many cases, eulogies and quotes are also included in obituaries. Obituaries do not necessarily have to be presented in a formal manner. It largely depends on how close the person was to the deceased. From small passages to large ones, obituaries can be of any size or length and can be published online, or in the local newspaper, depending on how widespread the family or friends of the deceased want the message to be. Here are a few examples of obituaries varying in style, function and template.

Examples of Obituary

Small Obituaries
Small obituaries are concise and include very less details about the personal life of the deceased. In most small articles, name, picture and the date of death are included, with a small quote or poem in some cases.

Large Obituaries
Large obituaries convey a deeper message and are on a more personal tone. The funerary is usually written for someone very close to the family such as a father, brother, mother, grandparents or friends.

Obituaries For Elders In The Family
No matter what the age is, losing your father, mother, relatives or grandparents can be a very miserable moment in our lives. In order to honor their existence and to remember them graciously, here are a few examples that could be used while writing an obituary for elders. 

Example #1

“The Darkest Hour
Can be our Greatest Hope
When a Prayer is Answered
And God has Spoken
I Hear you Child
I am your Father
Who will not Pass Away
For when you Need me
I will not be Far Away”

My dearest father, XXXX, god sent you as a guide and a mentor into my life, but he took you back too soon on dd.mm.yyyy. I will always remember how you took my hand and walked me through the din of everyday life. What will I do without you? You were a great man, a friend, a teacher and most of all, my father, but now I know you are in a better place.

Funeral services for XXXX will be held on dd.mm.yyyy at ABCD. He is survived by his mother, wife and his two daughters.

 

“It is not length of life, but depth of life - Emerson Ralph Waldo”

In memory of my dearest
ABCD (Father, mother, aunt, grandparents, uncle)
Born: dd.mm.yyyy
Passed away: dd.mm.yyyy
at ABCD, EFGH

Cremation/Burial services will be held on dd.mm.yyyy at ABCDEFGH. 

Obituaries For Children
The death of children is devastating because of a well-deserved life cut short. It can be particularly tormenting for the near and dear ones, including parents. Here a few obituary examples for children.

Obituaries For Colleagues
Obituaries for colleagues are slightly more formal affairs, and are written, on behalf of the organization, for the deceased employee. Apart from having a formal tone, these obituaries are usually shorter and are packed with brevity.

Obituaries For Friends
Losing a friend and worse, writing an obituary for someone whom you spoke to a couple of hours ago over the phone, can be a heart-rending task. Here are a few examples of obituaries for friends.

Obituaries are great mediums to express sorrow and also provide information for those who would have otherwise not known of the incident. Apart from providing information on the death of the person, obituaries also pay homage or tribute to a near or dear one. Losing a friend or a family member can be difficult, but writing an obituary for the deceased will help in the remembrance of the loved one and will also serve as a medium that will immortalize and cherish the life of the deceased.