L'
death notice, which is also called
obituary notice, is broadcast following the loss of a loved one. Even if it is in no way obligatory, it is part of the various announcements announcing a death to relatives but also to acquaintances of the deceased person.
What information should a death notice contain?
A
death notice is therefore used to inform relatives and acquaintances of the loss of a person. In order to be viable, it must contain certain information. It must first of all mention all the members of the family, classified by level of relationship and announcing the death. Next comes the first and last name of the deceased person (in the case of a woman, her birth name and married name). Without forgetting the date and place of his death (in some cases, it is possible to explain the circumstances of his death, such as
“following a long illness” or even
“in the exercise of his duties”).
It will also be possible to recall the different actions accomplished by the deceased person during their lifetime. Whether in the private but also professional context or even his social life in order to pay him a beautiful tribute. The location, date and time of the funeral are also information that must appear on a death notice. It must also specify the type of ceremony planned for the funeral (such as religious or civil, cremation or burial). It must also specify whether this ceremony will be open to all or only to close friends of the deceased.
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When to publish an obituary?
It is important to know that a death notice can be published before or after the funeral. Before the funeral, this notice will notify relatives but also acquaintances concerning the death but also the
funeral ceremony.
If you wish to publish it after the funeral, this will allow you to notify only the most intimate ones. So you can organize a
private ceremony without any additional participants and offer a beautiful tribute to the deceased person. It's up to you to choose between these different publication possibilities.
A document not to be confused with a death announcement
Although they may look similar, an obituary should not be confused with a
death announcement. Indeed, the death announcement is intended for the family, relatives and friends of the deceased person. It is often sent by mail and with the aim of informing close friends about the loss of a close person. The sooner it is sent, the easier it will be for loved ones to make arrangements to attend the funeral.
Regarding the death notice, it is aimed at a wider audience since it is distributed in the national, regional or local press, but also thanks to sites dedicated to this activity. It will allow all people outside the family circle to be informed and is often written by family members.
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Where can I easily find an obituary?
If you want to be able to write an obituary, you will be able to find many models directly online. There are indeed sites specializing in
creation of death notices and who will perfectly meet your expectations. You will also be able to get help from professionals, particularly press journalists. They will indeed be happy to put their expertise at your service in order to draft a complete and viable obituary.
You will indeed need to contact the
“Funeral” services newspapers in which you wish to appear your ad.
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How much does a death notice cost?
Very often, there is a fee for publishing an obituary in a newspaper or even online. You will have to count around 200 or 300 euros for a standard publication. Be careful though, the price will depend on the number of words, the number of lines but also the presence of a photo or a visual.
This is why you should not hesitate to call on the services of
free funeral announcement sites, if you have a small budget.
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