We know it's not easy to write an obituary. You're probably grieving, and it can be hard to know exactly what's important to include or what to say to honor your loved one's memory. Take a deep breath ...

She will not be missed, thus reads the concluding sentence in one of the most jaw-dropping obituaries we've ever read. The obituary for Kathleen Dehmlow starts innocently enough, that she was born ...

Writing the obituary of someone you love is more than sharing the specifics about their final arrangements. It’s an opportunity to capture the essence of a life, to pay tribute to accomplishments and ...

On a Monday evening in September, seven people gather at the Rhizome, a house that has been converted into a community arts space in Washington, D.C. They range in age from late 20s to early 70s, and ...

A writing class in Penngrove teaches participants the art of writing their own obits in advance, and even having some fun with it. Retired real estate agent Carol Collins-Swasey of Santa Rosa, who ...