Obituary Help

QUESTIONS TO HELP WRITE THE OBITUARY - Here at Unforgettable Memorials, we understand that grieving can be a complicated and confusing process, and it isn't always easy to organise your thoughts or remember the all-important details when you're struggling to come to terms with such life-changing events, so we have compiled a short list to help when you start writing your loved ones Memorial. It isn't exhaustive, and some people write volumes of text about their loved ones because it helps them to process their grief, and some people are just born with excellent writing and story-telling skills. But if that isn't you, don't worry. We hope to help and inspire you here and don't forget that your memorial page is a lasting, digital legacy to the special companion, person or pet that's no longer with you, so you can come back at any time to add more or edit their story as you remember some of the special memories you'd like to include. Whether you're comfortable writing a lot or just the bare details, including the answers to some or all of these pointers will set you on the road to capturing the essence of your loved one's life, personality and the spirit that you loved so much and was loved by all those whose lives they touched. Let's start with the important details - Name Age Where and under what circumstances they were born e.g • Born and raised near Sheffield in a small post-war, mining community • Born and raised in Suffolk by a loving and close family who ran the local post office together • Born and raised in Somalia, before emigrating to Scotland with their family at the age of eight just before the outbreak of war. Now, let's move onto the specifics of their life, try mentioning things like:- Parents and Siblings or other close family members Schooling and education How they spent their early years First Job Career highlights Marriages, partners and any children Where they lived and worked Pets Hobbies and Interests Closest friends Now try to recall more details if you feel emotionally strong enough to do so, but if not it's always ok to come back later after you've had time to reflect. Including some of the following might help:- Memorable and notable life occasions e.g.- • How they met their significant other • Their Engagement • Wedding and wedding anniversaries • Child births, graduations, weddings • Grandchildren or favourite younger members of the family • Loss of other close family members e.g. wife/husband or parents Wider circles e.g.- • They were a much-loved member of the local golf club • They loved nothing more than catching up with friends at their monthly pub quiz • Their work was their passion, and they were much loved and respected by their colleagues. Retirement if applicable, including- • Favourite pastimes • Places to visit • Volunteer or charity work Its always nice to be able to give friends and family a really strong lasting memory to talk about and to remember long after they leave the Memorial page, so try re-counting a funny story or a trait or catchphrase that was so typical and unmistakably something they would do, or say, that will leave visitors to your page with a smile and a warmth in their heart to take away with them so they can always remember the deceased the way they were in life.