Obituaries encompass several things. An obituary serves as a notice of death, provides a story of the loved one’s life and the surviving family, and includes information about funeral services. Writing an obituary is subsequently a very important job requiring undivided attention and care. The compassionate staff at Adzima Funeral Home are always ready to help Stratford, CT, and surrounding-area residents with all aspects of funeral planning.

Here, they offer the following tips for writing an informative, yet loving, obituary:

• Accuracy: Ensure all information is accurate. This may seem obvious, but unfortunately name misspellings, wrong dates, and other obituary errors are not uncommon. Proofread the obituary at least twice and perhaps have a close family member review the information as well. You may also wish to write several drafts so you have choices.

• Lively & Significant: Avoid doing little more than listing facts about the deceased loved one. Write an obituary that celebrates the person’s life and includes examples of what made the friend or family member amazing. Mention anecdotes about the loved one’s work, close relationships, charitable acts...anything that adds a personal touch.

• Family Members: Decide how many family members to mention while remembering to keep the obituary about the deceased, not the relatives. Research current obituaries for format tips, including mentions of family members.

• More Information: Note “more information will follow” if writing a short obituary that provides death notification and funeral information only. Write a longer version that includes details about the loved one’s life as well as reminders about funeral info and other relevant details.

You’ll likely go through several revisions before feeling confident about your final draft, which is completely normal. Feel free to request assistance from the caring team at Adzima funeral home, as obituary writing is one of their many funeral services. Trust the family-owned funeral home that has proudly served the community for four generations and remains committed to providing respectful, beautiful celebrations of life.

For more on obituaries and other funeral services available through Adzima Funeral Home, please call (203) 375-2200 or visit their website today.