Writing your own obituary may seem melancholic, but it can be a meaningful way to reflect on your life as you pre-plan your funeral arrangements. Sharing details, achievements, and memories important to you creates a personalised document your family can use in the future.

Here are some tips on composing your own obituary from the funeral directors at Funera:

• Open with your full name, birth date, city you were born in, and the date of your passing.
• Include names of immediate family members such as your parents, spouse or partner, children, siblings.
• List educational institutions you attended and any degrees earned.
• Mention career highlights, military service, professional affiliations or organisations you belonged to.
• Note any passions, hobbies, talents or causes you supported.
• Share specific accomplishments or awards you felt proud of.
• Describe unique personality quirks or qualities people admired.
• Give thanks to important friends or loved ones you wish to acknowledge.
• Add a favourite poem, inspirational quote or bible passage that reflects your spirit.
• If desired, share donation information for a charity in lieu of flowers.
• Conclude by summarising your legacy and what you hope loved ones remember.

Writing your obituary provides comfort knowing your life story will be told as you want it. Please reach out to our caring team at Funera.Sydney, one of the top funeral companies in Sydney providing affordable funerals, with any pre-planning questions.