How to Write a Great Obituary on the Internet

When a family loses a member, those left behind are often left with the task of preparing a written death notice that's commonly referred to as an obituary. Yes, families can get some tips from a Shakopee, MN funeral home if they need some guidance. But the actual task of writing it will ultimately be left to those who knew the deceased best…the family. 

It's common to publish obituaries in neighborhood newspapers, but the digital era has made it possible to also post them on the Internet. While newspaper obituaries tend to be relatively short because of space limitations, Internet obituaries can be -- and often are -- much longer since the sort of space restrictions that newspaper traditionally enforce are not applicable to the World Wide Web. Even so, how do families actually go about writing fitting obituaries? 

Read on for a look at tips to help families write great online obituaries that honor their dead loved ones. 

Personal Info

Families definitely have to include all critical personal data pertaining to the deceased. This includes the full name, where the person was born, where the person died and possibly even the cause of death, information relating to whether the body will be cremated or buried and information about where the body disposition ceremony will be held. 

Loved Ones 

Don't forget to list the members of the deceased person's immediate family and, if desired, the name of other close family and close friends. In a newspaper obituary, the list would usually stop at immediate family, but it's possible to expand that list for an Internet obituary to include others who were close to the deceased such as cousins. Don't forget to include immediate family members who may have passed away prior to the deceased's own passing. 

Acknowledgments 

If the deceased had received medical care related to a serious sickness, particularly any sickness that led up to the person's passing, it would be a good idea to include an acknowledgment of the assistance and care provided as well as to show of appreciation for those who may have gone over and above the call of duty to help the deceased. Families that don't desire sympathy flowers can include in the online obituary a note asking supporters to, in lieu of sympathy flowers, make a donation to a charity that the deceased had supported. 

If families follow these tips and take advantage of the chance to write more for an Internet obituary than they would for a newspaper obituary, they can come up with a great death notice to honor a dearly departed loved one. At Scott County Cremation, located at 833 Marschall Rd Shakopee, MN 55379, we have expertise providing direct cremation. Direct cremation is the simplest and the most cost-effective body disposition method. Our main focus is providing top quality service at a price people can afford. For more information, call (952) 402-9000 to speak to one of our empathetic and professional staff members. We’re a funeral home in Shakopee, MN that understands what our customers want. And we aim to deliver.