Can newspapers write obituaries?
Newspapers can and do write obituaries, but typically only for noteworthy people, like leaders, visionaries, celebrities, notorious individuals, celebrated athletes, etc. Newspapers do not [...]
Who writes obituaries?
Anyone can write an obituary, including you! You don’t have to be a professional writer to write a good obituary. The best obituaries are written by non-professionals who loved the person who [...]
Who do you call to write an obituary?
Any close relative or friend of the deceased person can write the obituary. Many funeral homes offer this service as well. However, before you ask a stranger to write the final story about your [...]
Who should write the obituary?
An obituary should be written by someone who loved and admired the deceased person. Obituaries are often written by a family member, or group of family members. But anyone who can add loving [...]
Are obituaries written in advance?
If you’re a famous person, like a public figure, celebrity, athlete, author, musician, scoundrel, etc., it’s possible the newspapers have already written your obituary. Newspapers write [...]
Are obituaries automatically written?
Obituaries are not automatically written by the obituary fairies. They must be written by a family member, friend, funeral home staff member, professional writer, or someone else. And obituaries [...]
