CREATIVE OBITUARY EXAMPLES

When we think of obituaries, the first thing that comes to mind is a standard, formulaic announcement of someone’s passing. However, obituaries can also be a celebration of someone’s life and accomplishments and can be written in a creative and personalized way. In this article, we will explore some creative obituary examples and provide tips for writing an obituary that honors the life of the person who has passed away.

• Use Humor

Humor can be a great way to celebrate someone’s life and personality. For example, the obituary of Harry Stamps, a Mississippi man who passed away in 2013, went viral for its humorous tone. The obituary, which was written by his daughter, included lines such as “He despised phonies, his 1969 Volvo (which he also loved), know-it-all Yankees, Southerners who used the words ‘veranda’ and ‘porte cochere’ to put on airs, eating grape leaves, Law and Order (all franchises), cats, and Martha Stewart. In reverse order.” The obituary also included a quote from Stamps himself: “I am not leaving any money to Harvard University. God knows they don’t need it.”

• Tell a Story

A great way to celebrate someone’s life is by telling a story that illustrates their personality and accomplishments. For example, the obituary of Wilma O. Jones, who passed away in 2021, included a story about how she went from being a high school dropout to earning her GED, attending college, and becoming a teacher. The obituary also included a quote from Jones: “I learned early on that you can’t let your past dictate your future.”

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