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Cremations are a popular choice for final body disposition. But how do you go about arranging cremation services? No matter if you’re pre-planning for your own cremation, or planning for a loved one, it’s helpful to know what steps you need to take to arrange a cremation at a funeral home or crematory.

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Help With Writing An Obituary

Obituaries are meaningful and informative pieces that friends and family to publically celebrate the life of a recently deceased loved one. But how do you write an obituary? Use this guide to help you be better prepared to write an obituary before you have to deal with other funeral home and cremation details. 

Announcement of Death 

Obituaries usually start with the deceased’s basic information such as name, age, and place of residence. This is followed by the death announcement, including the time and place of death. Feel free to use a less harsh word than “death,” such as “passed away”, “died”, “went to be with the Lord” etc. 

Many people are unsure whether or not to list the cause of death in the obituary. At the end of the day, the cause of death is only the family’s business, and does not need to be shared unless the immediate family chooses. 

Biographical Sketch 

Obituaries also generally include a short synopsis of the deceased’s life. Many people are tempted to write a full account, and while some people may find that interesting or helpful, the obituary is only meant to detail the most important aspects of his or her life. Some key pieces to include are the date and place of birth, parent’s names including mother’s maiden name, date and place of marriage, birth name of spouse, education, work, and military service. 

You may list events chronologically, or to take a more creative approach. Don’t forget to mention specific important relationships and the effect the deceased had on people’s lives. 

Family 

Just as the funeral is for the living, so is the obituary. Therefore, a key element is listing the surviving family members and loved ones. Take care to not forget anyone in the immediate family, but also don’t feel the need to list every single member of the extended family. 

Service Times 

If you care to release cremation or funeral home information to the public, do so in the obituary. List the essentials including time, full date and place of service along with the time, full date and place of burial or interment if applicable. Feel free to also include information about a visitation or a wake. 

Special Messages 

Take obituary space to include a special message, memory or even saying at the end. This makes the obituary more meaningful and less clinical. Need inspiration? Choose a quote, poem or Bible verse. 

Photos 

While this including a photo adds to the obituary cost, it is a lovely way to remind people of their connection to the deceased. Choose a current photo or an older one depending on preference. 

If you need more help with an obituary, reach out to Thompson Funeral Chapel. Offering compassionate funeral service in Glendale, AZ from 926 S Litchfield Rd Goodyear, AZ 85338, Thompson Funeral Chapel has the years of experience and knowledge needed to help guide you through this difficult time, from obituaries to any other funeral service. Call today at (623) 932-1780 to learn more.