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Many obituaries are a recitation of names and dates, but the best ones make us feel as if we knew the subject.

Ultimately, the decision to list the cause of death is up to the family and their comfort with supplying that information. Some obituaries include the cause of death, which is particularly valuable when the subject has lost their life suddenly at a young age. Most obituaries begin with the death announcement, including the name, age and place of residence of the deceased. Then, write down a few things that made the subject special. Before putting pen to paper – whether literally or metaphorically – make a list of all the important events, dates, places and people in the subject’s life. Writing the obituary is actually the middle step in the process. You can do better for your dearly departed, even if you’re not a writer, by following a few simple steps.

As a result, they may fail to capture the beautiful essence of the unique individual being eulogized.

Obituaries are often written in haste and under duress, in the immediate aftermath of a loved one’s death.