How to write an obituary

Heading: Name and surname of deceased
Year of birth and year of death

Name and surname of deceased…, age…, passed away on…(date) at…(place). Cause of death….

Born in…(town/city), he/she was the son/daughter of…(parents). He/she attended…
(school)/graduated at…(university/college). He/she was employed at… (place of work) and worked as… (job title).

He/she (name) was a member of (church/organisations/groups/commitees/RCL).

He/she enjoyed… (hobbies/activities, etc.)

Pay tribute (depending on what is asked in question paper)

He/she is survived by wife/husband, children, grandchildren, etc. (Be very careful to determine this. If it is a child, then it will be parents and siblings. If a grandmother/ grandfather, then there must be grandchildren).

The funeral service will be held on…(date) at…(time) at…(place and address).

He/she (name) will be remembered for his or her…(personal traits/ things)