If a family doesn't feel ready to write an obituary right away, they might consider waiting and submitting a "memorial" piece in a few weeks or months. Also, consider recognizing a few of the child's close friends among the survivors. The obituary might mention favorite pets, toys, or stuffed animals. A photo may be submitted, or even a baby's handprint. This may include a poem, prayer, statements of faith, and so on. It is to tell the story of a life with accurate details and nuances that distinguish the child from all others."įor a family, though, a submitted obituary is the chance to share whatever they'd like about their loved one. The Journalism Center on Children & Families states, "The goal of an obituary is neither to inspire nor depress. Ask about favorite places to go, or a recently reached milestone the child was proud of, such as learning to recite the alphabet, or to ride a bike.
Besides likes and dislikes, an obituary could mention the child's nicknames, cute things he or she would say, and other details that reveal personality. Ask what brought the child joy in his or her daily life - even something as seemingly small as "she loved Disney princesses and swinging at the playground" says a lot about a child. If you are a newspaper reporter, funeral home staff member, or other "stranger" writing an obituary for a child, talk to family members. If the child you're writing about was known to you, the grief is unimaginable. It's hard to memorialize the life of someone who has only had a few years on this earth. The death of a child is especially heartbreaking.
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