Obituary Templates

Obituary template appropriate for most circumstances

On (DATE OF DEATH),  (FULL NAME OF DECEASED)  said HIS/HER final farewell to this world. Everyone who knew (NAME) will never forget the joy HE/SHE brought to their lives.  (NAME) will be lovingly remembered by   (LIST OF SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS). Please join us in celebrating the life of (NAME)   at (NAME OF CHURCH/ FUNERAL HOME) at (TIME) on (DATE).  Visitation will be at (TIME) on (DATE).  Memorial offerings can be made to (DECEASED FAVORITE CAUSE) by calling  (PHONE NUMBER).

Obituary template for person who died after an illness

With great sorrow, we announce the passing of (FULL NAME OF DECEASED) , age (AGE). (NAME)  lost HIS/HER battle with (ILLNESS) on (DATE OF DEATH).  (NAME)  was preceded in death by (LIST OF FAMILY MEMBERS WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY) , and will be lovingly remembered by   (LIST OF SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS).   Please join us in celebrating the life of (NAME)  at (NAME OF CHURCH/ FUNERAL HOME) at (TIME) on (DATE).   Visitation will be at (TIME) on (DATE).   In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to (DECEASED FAVORITE CAUSE).    (PHONE NUMBER OR ADDRESS OF CAUSE).

Obituary template appropriate for an elderly person who lived a long and full life

The full life of   (FULL NAME OF DECEASED)  came to a peaceful end on at the glorious age of (AGE).  A native-born resident of (CITY, TOWN, COUNTY, OR STATE), (NAME)   was a strength in the community, involved with (LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY PROJECTS, AGENCIES, ETC. THAT DECEASED WAS INVOLVED IN).  (NAME)   retired from (EMPLOYER) after NUMBER OF YEARS) years of dedicated service.  (NAME)   was preceded in death by (LIST OF FAMILY MEMBERS WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY), and will be greatly missed by   (LIST OF SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS).  Please join us in celebrating the life of (NAME)   at (NAME OF CHURCH/ FUNERAL HOME) at (TIME) on (DATE). Visitation will be at (TIME) on (DATE). Flowers are gratefully declined. If you wish, please consider making a donation to (DECEASED FAVORITE CAUSE).    (PHONE NUMBER OR ADDRESS OF CAUSE).