Writing an obituary can be a challenge. An obituary is the story of a life – and writing one is an important way to honor and celebrate that life. Where do you start? We have some tips on ways to memorialize a loved one (or represent yourself) in an incredible way.
Resources
- How to write an Unforgettable Obituary – Legacy.com
- How to Write Your Own Obituary – Legacy.com
- How to Write a Parent’s Obituary – Legacy.com
- Examples of Notable obituaries: funeral
- 9 Of The Most Incredible Obituaries Ever Written – FuneralOne Blog
- Documentary: OBIT. (Amazon Prime Video) Every morning, a small staff of obituary writers at The New York Times deposits the details of three or four extraordinary lives into the cultural memory – each life’s story spun amid the daily beat of war, politics, and football scores. It’s amazing what goes on in the obits.
- I Write Obituaries For The New York Times. Memorializing People In A Pandemic Feels Like A Different Assignment – Glenn Rifkin
- Recent and archived work by Glenn Rifkin for The New York Times
Dorothy Parker
Charlie shares the story of Dorothy Parker, (August 22, 1893 – June 7, 1967) an American poet, writer, critic, and satirist based in New York; she was best known for her wit, wisecracks, and eye for 20th-century urban foibles (Wikipedia). Dorothy’s ashes took an an interesting journey before they found their final resting place.
It’s Time to Celebrate!
Please grab some champagne and celebrate with us as we commemorate our 50th podcast and the one-year anniversary of our show!!! Marianne and Charlie reflect on what they have learned over the past year. For those of you who were there with us from the beginning, thank you for bearing with us through our learning process. And most of all, thank you for being our loyal fans!
Recipe Time
Feeling devilish? Have a really intense chocolate need? We’ve got the recipe for you! Check out this Died-and-Went-to-Heaven Chocolate Cake from Eating Well.
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