How do obituaries and memoirs get written?
In order to write a piece that accurately portrays your life, or the life of your loved one, you need to provide as much information as possible.
For an individual planning his or her own end-of-life arrangements, a phone conversation or face-to-face interview is preferred. Information can also be gathered via email or through the US Postal Service.
For family members of the deceased person, you will be sent a questionnaire where you provide as much background on your loved one’s life as possible. Stories, turning points, memorable events, and quotes are very much encouraged. Quotes can be from you or your loved one. (See sample obits below) Correspondence will be done via email, and/or snail mail. Phone conversations are also encouraged.
Your descriptive notes and stories will be used to create an in-depth piece that truly represents your loved one's life, and at the same time gives you a tangible remembrance to keep and share with future generations of your family.
The entire process, which includes a first draft and final draft, can take anywhere from one day to a week.
Contact to discuss arrangements and fees. See the contact information in the right column.
Sample Obits
Renford Saxon; had a way with animals by Saelen Ghose
Legendary dog trainer Renford Saxon said, "I could always connect with animals, even if they came to me from dysfunctional situations." And come they did. Until his death on Saturday February 26 of heart failure, Mr. Saxon used his charisma and gentle hand to train thousands of dogs over the course of his lifetime.
Read More »Ruth Amber Johnson; businesswoman ahead of her time by Saelen Ghose
It was 1962 when Mrs. Johnson opened the doors to her high-end clothing store, The Silk Shop. She was one of the very first women in Massachusetts to own her own store, and she ran it successfully for more than twenty years. With stylish clothes from Europe, and penny candy to keep restless children happy while their mothers shopped, she wooed female customers from across the state and region.
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