If you’re in the position of needing to write an obituary, my site ObituaryHelp.net makes the process a little easier, with articles as well as dozens of sample obituary templates.
There are nearly two dozen new sample obits at the site, with styles ranging from simple to storyteller. Whether you want to paint a picture of a loved one or just share information about funeral services, you’ll find a template to use as a starting point.
There are 164 obituary templates in all. I’ve added four new fill-in-the-blanks obituaries, ready to complete for an educator, a health care worker, a community leader, or a “quirky” person.
Also new are obituaries for: a CEO, a solemn service, and a celebration of life. There are also examples of how to share a deceased person’s passion for a social, political, or health issue.
Some of the new templates reference specific ailments or causes of death such as a chronic illness or long-haul Covid.
I also decided to add a few sample obits for beloved pets, including dogs, cats, and horses.
There are four new sample thank you notes that a surviving loved one can send out to a doctor or other health care worker, death doula, or journalist.
At ObituaryHelp.net, I’ve made sure to include formal obits as well as some with humor. Look around the site, choose a template that’s close to your situation as a starting point, and go from there. For tips, consult the articles at the site.
There are also a few funeral programs, forms, and other printables at ObituaryHelp.net
Everything at the site is free for your personal use. Most printables can be downloaded in editable DOC (Microsoft Word) format to type directly into.
Be sure to visit DeathPlanner.net, my one-stop online resource for end-of-life planning. You’ll find checklists, forms, worksheets, and other resources that can be organized in a Final Directive planner.
