Sample Obituary

This is a sample Obituary

Please use the following Sample Obituary as a guideline. this is suitable for a newspaper Obituary or an Online Obituary.

If you need more ideas see our feature article How to write an Obituary


You begin with who has died and how.

John j Doe Died on 04.01.2008 at age 45 from a sudden heart attack in Washington.

John was born in Idaho in September 22nd 1962 to his late parents Jack and Jane.

Then you give a short history to identify their life. ( Highlight any achievements)

He lived in Washington for the last 25 years of his life and was a successful member of the local community. He owned an auto repair shop and was head coach for the local school basketball team.
As well as being an active member of his church John also spent his evenings teaching Auto Electronics to a local youth group and was always busy.

He was Known by his friends as " Forest " Because of his resemblance to Tom Hanks.

John was a man who would do anything for anybody if he could. he was well respected and liked, he will be sadly missed by his many friends.

You can insert a poem or prayer here if you want.

Now include details of the surviving family.

He survives his wife Mary-mae and his two children, John junior (20) and Janine (18) his brother David, 1 grandchild and 2 cousins Edgar and Louise.
They all live in the Washington area.

Now give details of the funeral.

The Funeral will be held at ( Church)

At (Time) on (Date)

Arranged by ( Name and Phone Number of Funeral Service)

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You can use this as a guide to get you started. There are no definite rules because everyone is different. You can add more information to describe all the good things and leave out what you don't need


The names and places used in this Obituary are for this Obituary only. They bear no relation to anyone living or dead. This is a sample Obituary only.