Obituary Wording Examples

Traditional/Formal:

• "[Name], [age], of [location], passed away peacefully on [date]..."
• "[Name], beloved [relationship], passed away on [date]..."
• "It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of [Name]..."
• "[Name] entered into eternal rest on [date]..."
• "[Name] departed this life on [date]..."

Modern/Personal:

• "[Name] left this world on [date]..."
• "We are heartbroken to share that [Name] passed away on [date]..."
• "[Name] passed away peacefully on [date], surrounded by loved ones..."
• "[Name] died on [date] after a [brief/long] illness..."
• "[Name] passed away unexpectedly on [date]..."

Positive Qualities:

• "[Name] was known for [his/her] kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for [his/her] family."
• "[Name] will be remembered for [his/her] sense of humor, [his/her] compassion, and [his/her] dedication to helping others."
• "[Name] was a devoted [relationship], a loyal friend, and a pillar of [his/her] community."
• "[Name] touched the lives of everyone [he/she] met with [his/her] warmth, wisdom, and gentle spirit."
• "[Name] lived [his/her] life with grace, dignity, and an unwavering faith."

Professional/Career:

• "[Name] dedicated [X] years to [career/profession], where [he/she] made a lasting impact on [his/her] colleagues and community."
• "[Name] was a respected [profession] who was known for [his/her] expertise, integrity, and commitment to excellence."
• "[Name] retired from [company/organization] after [X] years of dedicated service."

Survived By:

• "[Name] is survived by [his/her] [relationship] of [X] years, [Spouse Name]..."
• "[Name] is survived by [his/her] loving [relationship], [Name]..."
• "[Name] leaves behind [his/her] [relationship], [Name], and [his/her] [children/grandchildren]..."
• "[Name] is survived by [his/her] children, [Names], and [his/her] [X] grandchildren..."
• "[Name] is survived by [his/her] [relationship], [Name]; [his/her] [children/siblings], [Names]; and numerous [nieces/nephews/friends]."

Preceded in Death By:

• "[Name] was preceded in death by [his/her] [relationship], [Name]..."
• "[Name] was preceded in death by [his/her] parents, [Names], and [his/her] [sibling/spouse], [Name]."
• "[Name] joins [his/her] beloved [relationship], [Name], who passed away in [year]."

Funeral Service:

• "A funeral service will be held on [date] at [time] at [location]."
• "Funeral services will be held on [date] at [time] at [location], with interment to follow at [cemetery]."
• "A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on [date] at [time] at [church]."
• "A celebration of [Name]'s life will be held on [date] at [time] at [location]."

Visitation/Wake:

• "Visitation will be held on [date] from [time] to [time] at [location]."
• "Family will receive friends on [date] from [time] to [time] at [location]."
• "A wake will be held on [date] from [time] to [time] at [location]."

Private Service:

• "A private family service will be held in [Name]'s honor."
• "Services will be private, per the family's wishes."
• "A private memorial service will be held at a later date."

Standard Donation Requests:

• "In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to [charity/organization] in [Name]'s memory."
• "The family requests that memorial donations be made to [charity/organization]."
• "In [Name]'s honor, donations may be made to [charity/organization]."
• "Memorial contributions may be made to [charity/organization], a cause that was dear to [Name]'s heart."

Flowers Allowed:

• "Flowers are welcome, or donations may be made to [charity/organization]."
• "The family welcomes flowers, or memorial donations may be made to [charity/organization]."

Traditional:

• "[Name]'s memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew [him/her]."
• "[Name] will be deeply missed by [his/her] family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing [him/her]."
• "May [Name] rest in peace."
• "[Name]'s legacy of love and kindness will continue to inspire all who knew [him/her]."

Personal/Touching:

• "[Name], you will be forever in our hearts. We love you and will miss you always."
• "[Name]'s laughter, [his/her] love, and [his/her] spirit will be with us always."
• "We are grateful for the time we had with [Name] and will carry [his/her] memory with us forever."
• "[Name] touched so many lives, and [his/her] impact will be felt for generations to come."

Gratitude:

• "The family wishes to express their gratitude to [caregivers/hospice/staff] for their compassionate care."
• "The family extends their heartfelt thanks to all who provided care and support during [Name]'s final days."

Unexpected Death:

• "[Name] passed away unexpectedly on [date]..."
• "[Name] died suddenly on [date]..."
• "We are shocked and saddened to announce the sudden passing of [Name]..."

After Long Illness:

• "[Name] passed away peacefully on [date] after a courageous battle with [illness]..."
• "[Name] died on [date] after a long illness, surrounded by [his/her] loving family."
• "After a valiant fight against [illness], [Name] passed away on [date]..."

Young Person/Child:

• "[Name], our precious [child/son/daughter], passed away on [date]..."
• "[Name], [age], passed away on [date] after a brief illness..."
• "We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved [Name]..."