10 Ways to Make a Memorial Statement or Obituary Unique
In our last post, we gave information about how to write an obituary, but if you want to take it a step further, there are some ways to honor your loved one’s memory through an obituary while making the obituary itself unique. Here are some ways you can honor your loved one’s memory in an obituary or memorial statement:
- Include a picture of your loved one. This can be a photo of your loved one near the time of his or her passing or from his or her youth. The key is to pick a photo that best represents who your loved one was and how he or she will be remembered.
- End the obituary with a quotation that your loved one was fond of.
- Begin or end the obituary with a quote about loss, serenity, peace, or the passing of a loved one.
- Be sure to mention groups, institutions, or people who were important to your loved one. Express your gratitude.
- End the obituary notice with a poem that captures the memory of your loved one or a poem that your loved one was fond of.
- End the obituary with three to five words that sum up the life of your loved one.
- Include song lyrics to your loved one’s favorite song or to a song that represents the memory of your loved one.
- Include a link to a memorial website or guestbook you’ve built in the honor of your loved one’s memory.
- Include personality characteristics in your obituary. If your loved one had a great sense of humor or amazing compassion, share those kinds of details. These are the things people remember most about the ones they love.
- Include a request from your loved one or a request that your loved one would appreciate. For example, you could include something like, “In lieu of sending flowers, plant a tree in your own backyard.”
How did you make your loved one’s memorial or obituary special?






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