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How
to conduct obituary searches and write an obituary

When the time
comes to write an obituary, it will not be an easy task. Since deaths occur so
frequently, there are often staff writers at the newspaper who are dedicated
solely to the position. This allows for the obituaries to be written quickly in
order to make the newspaper in time. Obituaries contain minimal information
including:

·
the deceased’s name

·
date of birth

·
date of death

·
place of residence, and

·
sometimes the cause of death.

A death notice
goes into much greater detail. Death notices include all of the above
information as well as information about the funeral, including the funeral
home, time of the service and time of the wake. Death notices will also include
such information as the names and relationship of immediate family. The funeral
notice is important in order to inform other people who will want to pay their
respects.