Printable Obituary Template Sheet
This sheet is for anyone writing an obituary or memorial notice. It includes two pages with obituary templates, fields for Name and Date, and space to replace the bracketed text. The first page shows a table with Problem and Answer columns for three obituary styles: Traditional, Short notice, and Celebration of life. The second page is an answer key with numbered sample openings and wording patterns for each style.
Free printable · PDF
- 2 pages
- US Letter — choose “Fit to page” for A4
- PDF, 64 KB
Free for personal, family and classroom use.
Use it by reading the prompt in each row, then matching it to the sample wording on the answer key. Fill in the name, age, town, and date, then swap in your own details where the brackets appear. It works as a quick reference while drafting a notice, or as a printed guide when sharing wording with family or a funeral home.
Good for
- Drafting a basic obituary notice
- Choosing wording for memorial announcements
- Reviewing sample obituary phrasing
Tip: Print single-sided and keep the answer key beside your draft for easy reference.
4 files · PDF, DOCX
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This sheet plus 3 more in one download, with the editable Word files. Information worksheet, traditional, short-notice and celebration-of-life obituary templates, a writing guide with example phrases, a funeral programme template and thank-you wording.
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