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How Do You Want To Be Remembered: Writing An Obituary

Jun. 20, 2024

During a recent sermon at Church of Hope, Pastor Mark Cummins urged us to reflect on our legacy by writing our own obituaries. This exercise challenges us to consider how we want to be remembered and to align our lives with those values. It's a powerful reminder to live a life that reflects our values and positively impacts those around us.

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The Challenge: Write Your Obituary

Pastor Cummins concluded with a powerful challenge: write your obituary. This exercise urges us to confront the reality of our mortality and consider the legacy we want to leave behind. 

Writing an obituary can be daunting, especially during a time of grief. At Roberts Funeral Homes & Cremations, our Family Care Advisors are here to support and guide you through the process, ensuring that your obituary honors your loved one's life and legacy.

A Simple Checklist

1. Include Basic Details:

  • Age
  • Familial survivors
  • Education
  • Vocation
  • Retirement details
  • Military affiliations
  • Volunteer affiliations

2. Include Funeral Information:
  • Date and time of the funeral
  • Location of the funeral
  • Viewing details
  • Requests for donations in lieu of flowers

Tips for Writing an Obituary

Spend Time with Memories: Reflect on favorite memories with your loved one, including what you loved most about them, their hobbies, and the causes they cared about.

Talk to Others: Reach out to family and friends for their stories and memories, which can provide additional perspectives and inspiration.

Develop an Outline: Follow a structure: notification and cause of death, biographical sketch, list of surviving family members, and details on services if desired.

Write from the Heart: Be truthful and heartfelt, including meaningful anecdotes and personal characteristics to share a piece of your loved one with the world.

Download Our Template

We've created an easy-to-follow, step-by-step template to help guide you through the process. Fill out the for to receive this helpful template.

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