When someone dies, an obituary is a beautiful way to send out a notice of their passing and celebrate their life in a concise write-up. While in many instances family and friends will craft an obituary after someone’s passing, it may be something you can tackle yourself as you embark on preplanning your own funeral services. Here’s why you should consider writing your own.

Preparation

By jotting down a few lines of your obituary, you are taking an important step in your own funeral pre-planning. It highlights important aspects of your life, where you grew up and settled down, and who was closest to you. While you can make practical specifications such as burial requests, writing an obituary ensures your final sendoff is comprised of details you are most proud of and filled with names of those you hold dearest.

Those closest to you can also share memories with you as you write, allowing you to remember some of the best times of your life. Always note achievements and accomplishments so your contributions are recognized. This can be anything from special awards to creating a beautiful family.

Additionally, preparing a draft of your obituary gives friends and family a starting point they’ll complete once your funeral details are arranged after your death, such as funeral home location and service times. They can honor your memory exactly as you want it.

Mindful Practice

The best way to see if you are living life to the fullest is to write your obituary. As you go through the events of your past and the details of your present, you can take inventory of your day-to-day from an objective point of view. You will assess how you are living, and if you are not satisfied, you can seize that opportunity now and make changes.

Penning an obituary is also a mindfulness practice. It will let you reconnect with yourself and reflect on positive qualities and important people in your life. As you jot down ideas, you will rediscover your self-worth and what makes you the unique person you are. This exercise allows you to find out more about your own values and morality as well as your identity in the world around you.

When you are ready to begin funeral planning for a loved one or yourself, trust the compassionate staff of Fred D. Knapp & Son Funeral Home. Located in Greenwich, CT, since 1846, their services have helped grieving families and friends honor their loved ones. This family-owned funeral home is prepared to organize personalized viewings and funerals and can help families with other offerings such as cremation. Call (203) 869-0315 or visit them online for information on advanced funeral planning.