Guide to Writing an Obituary

An obituary is a published notice of death, typically seen in a newspaper, that includes a short biography of the life of someone who recently died.

Funny Obituaries

In a section of the news that usually inspires tears, a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.

This Veteran Died Alone, But Hundreds Attended His Funeral

When U.S. Army veteran Stanley C. Stoltz died recently, a heartbreakingly short obituary was published by , which handled his arrangements.

This Man's Obituary Raises a Lot of Surprising Questions

How should those who knew Rick Stein remember him?

Twitter vs. 2017 Celebrity Death Scares

2017 has been in terms of celebrity deaths. Where 2016 was front-loaded with shocking numbers of major Baby Boomer-era celebrities dying young in the early months of the year, so far 2017 has seen us bid farewell to , , , and just a handful of other well-known stars.

The Man Who Threw His Own Funeral

First, he published a "nobituary" while he was still around to see it.

Getting the Last Word on Politics (in Your Obituary)

Voters cherish the right to voice approval of (or displeasure at) at elected officials' behavior. Sometimes, personal politics even pop up in obituaries. Below are some of the funniest times when people used obituaries as a last chance to make their political views heard.

The Seven Most Touching Obituaries of 2015

Honoring seven souls who left their loved ones with a smile.

True Confessions

Val Patterson’s self-written obituary includes a paragraph of shocking (and, in some cases, shockingly funny) confessions.

Going Out In Style

As the obituary for Debby Lynn Underwood Gross says, "If you don't share her appreciation of laughter at the expense of etiquette and decorum, read no further."