06/22/2026
Your obituary tells the world who you were beyond dates and job titles, and thinking about what you want included helps your family capture your real story. You can mention the work you did, the hobbies that mattered to you, the relationships that shaped your life, or the quirky things people will remember forever. Some people write their own obituaries to make sure nothing important gets left out, others give their family a list of what to include.
Without your input, your family might stick to basic facts because they're worried about βgetting it wrong.β When you tell them what you want highlighted, they can write something that actually sounds like you lived. Your obituary becomes part of your legacy, and it deserves to be honest and full.