- Write an obituary (you can use yourself or make up a person)
- You might feel a little intimidated writing your own obit, and you would not be alone, writing about oneself is hard
- Think of it as a final letter youre writing to your family and friends
- What would you want written about you after your gone make sure theyre remembering you the way you want to be remembered.
- Write the story of your life figure out how you want to live your life
- What do you want your obituary to say about you and your life
- Be creative
- Mix seriousness with humor
- Include:
- Name and any nicknames you were called
- Age
- Dates (birthday / day of death and dates of any life changing events)
- Cause of death
- List of loved ones (spouse, children, other family members, friends)
- Details: education, work/occupation, degrees and/or awards, volunteering , military service
- Hobbies or special interest, trips
- Funeral arrangements
- Positivity: inspire and encourage others, send farewell to family and friends