Bailey’s Funeral Home Yorkton, Melville, Ituna

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We at Bailey’s Funeral Home encourage families to write the obituary, as there is healing in recalling memories and in writing. This may be a good time to involve other members of the family, including children. We at the Funeral Home will gladly assist you in writing the obituary.

It may be of benefit to look in the local newspaper to see how obituaries are written in your area. Each area has their unique way of writing obituaries.

Here is a step-by-step guide to help persons who wish to write the obituary of their loved one.

Name

Age

Address

Date of death

Place of death

Length of illness (optional)

Date of birth

Birthplace

Parents

Military service if applicable

Residential history

Schooling, and education accomplishments

Degrees earned

Licenses held

Work history

Church membership

Club membership

Hobbies and interests

Spouse

Children (include spouse in parenthesis) and place of residence

Grandchildren (usually not more than twelve to be listed individually)

Great grandchildren

Parents

Grandparents

Siblings

You may wish to list nephews, nieces, cousins or friends if there is no other immediate family.

List family that predeceased him/her – usually done in order of spouse, parents, children, grandchildren, and siblings

Funeral service- Include date, time, and location of service

Name of officiant and their title

Visitation information- including date, time and location

Visitation /Vigil / Prayer service-including date, time, and location

Memorial Service if applicable

List any memorial funds that may have been established and for what cause(s) or organization(s)

Mention of any people or groups you wish to publicly thank for care given to the deceased.

We hope this step-by- step guide will be of benefit to you as you write the obituary of your loved one. Please contact the funeral home for any assistance you may need.