The kind of writing no one wants to do.
For many, the obituary is the final message they will ever deliver to loved ones. The last way they’ll convey the joy they felt in life. A time capsule about a life well-lived, that will last forever in the archives of history.
Most ordinary obituaries are written in what’s called “boiler-plate style,” where a nameless wordsmith in a cubicle at the local paper fills in the blanks on a template. While that might capture the details about one’s passing and final arrangements, it won’t really say anything about the person’s life – their joys, their sorrows, their true loves, what they’ve left behind, and how they’ve left their mark on the world.
Your obituary is your story. The last message you’ll ever deliver to the world. Your final say and your last word. You don’t want to leave it to a nameless worker in the ad department at your local newspaper.
Why not allow a professional writer – one with the talent and sensitivity to capture the joys and highlights of your life – to create a custom obituary for you in advance?
Tell your story in exactly your way. Say exactly what you want to say. Even have some fun with it, should you want to leave your loved ones with a final smile.
I can create your custom obituary exactly the way you want it to be. Through an interview, I’ll gather the information needed to tell your story your way. I’ll create drafts and seek your review until it tells exactly the story you wish to tell. Finally, I’ll make sure you have everything you need so your loved ones can easily place it in the publications of your choosing when the time comes.
I can also create custom, sensitive obituaries for loved ones on short notice.