Obituaries

Historians, novelists, and genealogists are only a few of the people who find valuable information a obituaries.

The most popular pages in a newspaper are the comics and the obituaries. We want to see who died, perhaps to confirm that we are still alive. The Bible talks about death, where it came from, and where we are all going.

Learn all about past obituaries for family tree research and fun obituary history facts in this guide.

Obituaries, of both the famous and the common, can be a rich source of information for the reader. A review of the life of the deceased can inform the living in many ways. This article looks at several recent obits and the lessons they teach.

Reading the obituaries daily may negatively impact senior citizens.

Obituaries are often perfunctory rather than insightful, but as a type of writing it offers great opportunity to a writer.

Do you read the obituaries? Do they make you think?

We lose track of those who cross our paths throughout life. Seldom hearing much about where life has taken them. Until the end, when we find out there number came up before ours.

Everything changes. Nothing seems as it was and as people, we change as well. Being alert to the changes around us can be a rather rude reminder of our own passing lifespan.

Whether you are researching your family tree, or a friend or family member that has passed, follow these simple methods to find obituaries online.

Choosing directions in life that will make you content and happy.

Some families try to trim funeral costs by foregoing the publication of an obituary. Before making any kind of decision, you should read these seven advantages first.

Learn four important reasons why it might be a good idea to skip the publication of an obituary.

Tips and suggestions for writing a memorable obituary that will both memorialize and pay tribute to the deceased.

Obituaries are a good source of information. What will your obituary say about you?

It can be less than fun learning how to create an obituary, but with the right guide and tips you can make a sometimes painful process less so than normal.

A Web site that prophecies the dates of people's deaths leaves Steven Wyble fighting for his life.

Knowing how to sum up what is most important in someone else's life can be difficult, but writing a good obit can help you say goodbye.

Creator of Aquaman...Star Trek scrip supervisor...Hercules...Flash Gordon actress...Spaceballs propmaker

Mama Carlson...George Grizzard...The Jetson Film Editor...The Great Escape Fence-Jumper...

Alice Ghostley...the star of Bride of the Monster...the author of The Wheel of Time series....Percy Rodriguez...Miss Moneypenny...

Even if your character is young and isn't going to die within the pages of your book, I've found this technique useful to achieve balance and perspective when creating characters.

Passings of noted science fiction and horror figures.

Noted passings of science fiction and horror figures.

A list of little-noted science fiction and horror movie-makers who died recently.

Who do you trust to write your obituary?

Obituaries are never easy to write because they usually bring up memories that sharpen your sadness. However, someone has to do it, and you might be the best person for the job.