Obituaries
Write, publish, and preserve obituaries and death notices with templates and professional services.
About Obituaries
Obituaries are formal announcements of death that celebrate a person's life, share funeral details, and invite the community to honor their memory. They serve as historical records and public tributes.
What Obituaries Include:
- • Life summary - Key milestones, achievements, and relationships
- • Service details - Time, location, and memorial information
- • Surviving family - Loved ones left behind
- • Memorial preferences - Donation requests or special wishes
💙 An obituary is more than an announcement—it's a lasting tribute that tells the story of a life well-lived.
Writing Services
Legacy.com
Leading platform for publishing obituaries across thousands of newspapers nationwide.
Cake Obituary Writer
Free step-by-step obituary writing guide with templates and expert tips.
Ever Here Obituaries
Compassionate obituary writing and publishing services with family support.
Tribute Archive
Create and preserve lasting obituary tributes with photo and video integration.
Dignity Memorial
Professional obituary services through nationwide network of funeral providers.
Templates & Guides
FuneralWise Obituary Guide
Comprehensive guide to writing meaningful obituaries with examples and best practices.
Everplans Writing Guide
Expert advice on crafting obituaries that honor life stories and legacies.
Cake Obituary Templates
Free downloadable obituary templates for various styles and relationships.
Legacy Writing Tips
Professional tips from obituary experts on structure, tone, and content.
Tribute Archive Guide
Step-by-step instructions for writing touching and complete obituaries.
Newspaper Placement
Legacy Newspapers
Publish obituaries in thousands of national and local newspapers nationwide.
Newspapers.com
Access historical obituaries and publish new ones in local newspapers.
GenealogyBank
Search millions of historical obituaries and place new obituary notices.
Find a Grave
Discover historical obituaries linked to grave sites across the world.
Online Platforms
Echovita
Free online obituary platform connecting communities in remembrance and support.
Obituaries Today
Daily updated database of current obituaries from funeral homes nationwide.
ObitTree
Community-driven obituary website with free posting and memorial pages.
Memorials.com
Permanent online obituaries with guest books and photo tributes.
Search & Archives
Legacy Search
Search millions of obituaries from newspapers and funeral homes nationwide.
Find a Grave
Extensive database linking obituaries to burial locations and memorials.
GenealogyBank
Historical obituary archives dating back centuries for genealogy research.
Ancestry Obituaries
Search historical and recent obituaries as part of family tree research.
International Services
MuchLoved UK
UK's leading online memorial and obituary platform with charitable donations.
Legacy Canada
Canadian obituary services connecting families across provinces nationwide.
Funeral Guide UK
British obituary services with funeral home directory and planning resources.
RIP.ie Ireland
Ireland's most trusted death notice and obituary website serving all counties.
Writing an Effective Obituary
A well-crafted obituary celebrates life and informs the community. Include:
- Basic Information: Full name, age, date and place of death
- Life Story: Education, career, accomplishments, and passions
- Family: Surviving and predeceased relatives
- Service Details: Date, time, and location of memorial services
- Personal Touch: Favorite quotes, anecdotes, or special memories
- Memorial Contributions: Charity information for donations in lieu of flowers