The Final Word (Well, Not Really) on Obituaries

Marisa's Wicked Word Nosh

Death is a part of life, and obituary-writing is a type of writing. I discuss why obituaries are so important and provide some helpful tips on writing them.

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Helpful links:

• "Obituary": https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obituary
• "I Used to Write Obituaries. Here's What I Learned," by Catherine Garcia: https://www.theweek.com/articles/697124/used-write-obituaries-heres-what-learned
• "How to Write a Memorable Obituary," by Louise Kramer: https://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2020/how-to-write-an-obituary.html
• "Obituary Writing Pitfalls": https://www.obituaryguide.com/pitfalls.php
• "How to Write the Perfect Obituary, According to Professional Writers," by Nicole Spector: https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/how-write-perfect-obituary-according-professional-writers-ncna1055996
• "Guide to Obituary Etiquette: Rules for Order for Predeceased Family & More," by Sam Tetrault: https://www.joincake.com/blog/obituary-etiquette-predeceased/
• "Dearly Beloved, We Are Gathered Here Today … To Write Our Obituaries," by Rob Walker: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/feb/15/dearly-beloved-we-are-gathered-here-today-to-write-our-own-obituaries