How to Write an Obituary
Obituary Format
Biographical Information
- Name, Nickname, Age
- City of Residence
- Day, Date and Place of Death
- Date of Birth, Place of Birth
- Parents
- Education
- Marriage Information
- Work/Employment History
- Military
- Memberships
- Hobbies
- Other, You may want to describe your loved one in a sentence or two
Family Information
- Survivors
- Spouse, Children, Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren
- Step-children, Step-grandchildren
- Brothers and Sisters
- Step-Brother/Sister
- Aunts, Uncles, Cousins
- Preceded in Death by
Service/Funeral Information
***This paragraph can be completed by Funeral Director***
This is an outline, you can include all or some of the above suggestions. Any of our Directors at Ansberg-West will assist you in composing your obituary.
The Toledo Blade charge is approximately $70 per inch. A photo may be added to the obituary at an additional cost of approximately $75 for black & white and $125 for color.
***We will only charge the actual charges from The Blade***