How to Write an Obituary
Publish a free online obituary
Tell your loved one's story, publish it online in minutes, and easily share it with friends and family.
Completely free.
Ever Loved is here for you.
Losing a loved one can be incredibly difficult. At Ever Loved, our goal is to remove unnecessary stressors, so that you can focus on what matters.
The easiest way to publish an obituary
Simple to post
Create a custom webpage with an obituary in minutes. Share the obituary, add basic details on your loved one, upload a photo, and you're ready to go.
Easy to share
You'll get a custom link that you can share anywhere. It's also easy to send a beautiful email announcement with a link to the obituary.
100% free
There's no charge to publish, share or keep the obituary online. We make money through other services we offer on Ever Loved.
Why publish an obituary online?
An obituary is a great way to share your loved one's story with the world, but newspaper obituaries usually cost hundreds (sometimes even thousands!) of dollars, despite that fact that fewer and fewer people read the newspaper.
When you publish an obituary on Ever Loved, it's easy to share that story with the world and with the specific people who care the most — and all on your own schedule. You can post the link anywhere and easily email it to friends and family.
Plus, it's completely free.
How to write an obituary
STEP 1
Start with basic information
Most people choose to start with "[Name] of [city, state] passed away [unexpectedly/peacefully] on [date] at the age of [age]." Next, it's common to list predeceased and surviving family members.
STEP 2
Share the details that defined them
Spend a few paragraphs talking about their childhood, schools, career successes, general accomplishments, passions and/or anything else that you feel defined their life.
STEP 3
Add any service or memorial details
Let people know how they can participate in honoring the individual. On Ever Loved, you can add specific events, and even send out email announcements and collect RSVPs.
Write an obituary
Post a free obituary to share your loved one's legacy.
Additional ways we help
Ever Loved is more than just an obituary website.
Create a memorial website
Set up a custom website for your loved one in minutes. Share what's important.
Send funeral flowers
Easily send flowers to any funeral event, or send an arrangement to the family.
Share funeral details
Publish funeral details, send invites and track RSVPs, so you know who's attending.
Collect
donations
donations
Easily raise funds to cover funeral expenses or another cause in someone's memory.
Collect
memories
memories
Bring everyone together around photos and stories of your loved one.
Find a funeral home
Search for funeral homes in your city and compare for the best option.
Plan the perfect funeral
Easily build a custom funeral plan based on your unique values.
Find a
cemetery
cemetery
See local cemeteries and easily compare them side-by-side.
Find a
hospice
hospice
Browse local hospice care options to find the best fit for you or a loved one.