If you're here, it likely means someone you love has passed.
Before anything else — we’re so sorry. Losing someone dear and then being asked to find the right words about their life can feel like more weight than one person should carry.
Writing an obituary is not just writing. It's remembering, it's feeling, it's trying to honor a life in just a few paragraphs. You don't have to do this alone. At RemembrLink, we created this space to make this part a little easier.
You can choose whichever feels right for you — there is no wrong way to do this.
If you want to write the obituary in your own words, you can type freely or copy and personalize our Fill-in-the-Blank Obituary Template below. Many families find it comforting to begin with a structure and fill it in slowly, in their own time.
Begin Tribute — Write It MyselfIf you don’t know where to start — or writing feels too emotional — you can instead answer a few gentle questions about your loved one. Our Assisted Obituary Writer will create a complete obituary for you.
Use Assisted Obituary Writer — Help Me Write ItA simple structure to help you begin — take your time.
💬 You can copy this, fill in the parts that feel right, and paste it into the obituary form whenever you're ready.
[Full Name], [Age], of [City, State], passed away on [Date of Passing] in [Location of Passing]. [He/She/They] was born on [Date of Birth] in [Place of Birth] to [Parent Names], and grew up in [Hometown or Upbringing Area].
[First Name] was known for [describe personality – kind-hearted, joyful, strong, gentle, etc.]. [He/She/They] loved [hobbies, traditions, passions]. Those who knew [him/her/them] will always remember [a meaningful memory, special trait, or how they made others feel].
[First Name] attended [High School Name] and later [College/Trade School, if applicable], where [he/she/they] studied [field or interest]. [He/She/They] built a [loving/impactful/dedicated] career as a [Job Title/Role] at [Company/Organization Name], where [he/she/they] was known for [work ethic, kindness, humor, leadership].
Beyond work, [First Name] found joy in [mention passions, family traditions, simple joys]. [Optional: Share a human moment — “He never missed a Sunday breakfast with family” or “She had a way of making everyone feel welcome.”]
[He/She/They] is survived by [list loved ones and relationships — spouse, children, siblings, parents, grandchildren, anyone who should be named]. [He/She/They] was preceded in death by [optional — parents, spouse, child, or others].
A [service type] will be held on [service date] at [service location name], located at [address or general location]. [Optional notes about visitation, gathering, or simply welcoming others to remember together.]
[Optional closing — a gentle line, memory, quote, or simple tribute the family wishes to add].
Yes. You can take your time — grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and neither should writing. Your progress is saved.
That’s perfectly okay. The obituary will still read beautifully, even if some sections are left blank. Only share what you are comfortable sharing.
Yes, completely. Every word is yours to change — the Assisted Obituary Writer simply helps you overcome the initial blank page.
RemembrLink lets you publish an ad-free obituary with photos and a shareable link for $149.00. That's significantly less than traditional newspaper costs.
Whether you begin by typing your own words or let our Assisted Obituary Writer help you find them — you are honoring a life, and that matters.