| There are subtle differences between Newspaper | | | | published in a newspaper, online or in the funeral |
| Obituaries, Death Notices and Funeral Obituaries. | | | | program. There are subtle differences in the |
| Knowing what to write for each can save you | | | | obituary based on where it will be published. |
| money, time and frustration. Here is a checklist | | | | Writing a Death Notice for a Newspaper. |
| and description of what is commonly accepted for | | | | A newspaper obituary is sometimes called a |
| each type of obituary. | | | | death notice because it simply announces that the |
| What is an Obituary? | | | | person has passed away and gives funeral |
| An obituary is a notice that announces the death | | | | information. Before you begin to write, contact |
| of someone with a description of the person's life | | | | the newspaper to find out about length |
| and list of family members. An obituary can be | | | | restrictions and costs. |