Printable Obituary Writing Guide
This one-page letter PDF is for anyone writing an obituary, memorial notice, or funeral announcement. It includes a simple two-column layout with Part and Example phrases. The rows cover announcing a death, describing a person’s life, and listing family details, with phrase prompts such as passed away peacefully, will be remembered for, and is survived by.
Free printable · PDF
- 1 page
- US Letter — choose “Fit to page” for A4
- PDF, 62 KB
Free for personal, family and classroom use.
Use it as a reference while drafting a notice, or print it and keep it beside your notes. The prompts can help you choose gentle wording, organize the main sections, and fill in family and remembrance details without starting from scratch.
Good for
- Drafting obituary wording
- Choosing gentle announcement phrases
- Listing family and remembrance details
Tip: Print single-sided so the Part and Example phrases stay easy to scan while you write.
4 files · PDF, DOCX
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