While there are a lot of differences between cremation services in Deland, FL, and traditional services, one thing that they have in common is that you will probably want to write an obituary for either service style. The obituary is an announcement to the public that your loved one has passed on. It doesn’t have to be long or involved, but it is something you want to do right. Here are a few mistakes to avoid:
Mistake 1: Not Reading Other Obituaries
One of the ways you can plan out what you want to say is to read what others have included. You will see there is a certain tone, length, and items included and you can follow suit to make the obituary for your loved one fit in well. You can also ask your cremation service provider for a list of things that are usually included, but nothing beats reading examples to help get you in the right frame of mind.
Mistake 2: Writing At Length
IT’s hard to sum up someone’s life in a few short paragraphs. But obituaries are not meant to be lengthy. You don’t have to have a long biography of your loved one in that announcement. It might confuse readers if you include too many details. Focus on a few milestones and if you want to write something longer, you can hand it out at the cremation service.
Mistake 3: No Proof Readers
After you have the basic obituary in hand, have several people read through it for any mistakes you might have made. You’ll want someone to read for grammar and punctuation, but also for the names of survivors, dates, and other facts. You don’t want to leave anyone out of invert numbers to make the whole thing incorrect.
Mistake 4: Forgetting The Service Details
If you are having a service that is open to the public, you will want to include those details in the obituary as well. Include the time, date, and cremation service provider address among other details that the public will need to know. If the service is not open to the public, you might want to include that a service is being held for family and list the funeral home name. That way, people know where to send flowers, cards, and other gifts for your family.
When you are trying to write an obituary, it can be very trying. You want to make sure you get everything in, and you are also likely planning cremation services in Deland, FL at the same time, which can also be very stressful. Talk to the professionals at Baldauff Family Funeral Home and Crematory about the process and we will make sure that the obituary comes together nicely. We want you to be able to honor your loved one through the announcement. Give us a call whenever you are ready to plan services and when you are ready to start writing, we can help with any questions at the same time. We’re here for your needs.
