Obituaries are one of the more somber pieces of writing in the media. They should do more than simply report someone's death, they should honor their life in some way while also educating the reader of what they are leaving behind. The true purpose of an obituary is to tell a story about someone's life, while also announcing to the public that this person has passed away.
A good obituary will identify the deceased and state their cause of death and proximately to the report date. It must give, at least briefly, a summary of the achievements that the person did or any notable events in their lifetime.
The obituary should always give the reader an understanding of the person's family, including extended family such as cousins, aunts, and uncles. This helps complete the person's life and include the people that he or she were related to, lived with, or had a close relationship with.
Obituaries shouldn't be noticeably somber in nature. They should instead hold an aura of respect and tribute.
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