How to Find Sample Obituary Formats

While handling the last wishes of a loved one it is hard enough to keep your composure while arranging the funeral itself. Among the items on the funeral checklist if you will, is the selection of a casket, determining the appropriate prayer and writing the obituary to place in the local newspaper. 

• Download an obituary template online. There are several templates available online including templates for Microsoft Word found on the Microsoft Download Center. Each of these obituary templates enables you to add design aspects such as photographs and decorations. Microsoft Word as you know has several font selections from which to choose. 


• Review obituaries in the local newspaper to determine the proper method of word selection. By reading these obituaries you could learn a simple way in which to prepare the obituary for your loved one. You could select the format in which you see most often within this section or you could use some of the wording to create your own. 


• Consider samples found within the funeral package at your selected funeral home. Some funeral homes include the posting of your loved ones' obituary into the local paper. If this service is available you could select from these samples to create an obituary that is most appropriate for your loved one. 


• Use the format found on an obituary keepsake you received from a previous funeral held for a different loved one. Chances are this loved one saw the keepsake. If she or he thought it was nice, comforting and/or appropriate perhaps she or he would appreciate your using it for theirs.