Funeral announcements are an important part of communicating the recent loss of a loved one to friends and family. Capturing a part of their life in the announcement, cause of death, and surviving family members is just one part of what is included in your funeral announcement. Here are some great funeral announcement wording samples you can use to encourage your notice of the memorial.
[year of birth] to [year of death]. In Memoriam, [full name]. The honour of your presence is requested at a memorial service, [day of week], [date] at [time]. [location and address].
A life well lived. Please join us for a service in memory of a beautiful person. [time, date, location].
A memorial service to celebrate the life of [name] on [date] and [time] at [location].
A memorial service to celebrate the life of [name] on [day of week], [date] at [time].
Celebrate the life, cherish the memories. [name] [date of birth and date of death]. Memorial Service, [date], [time], [address]. Survived by [spouse and children names].
Celebrating the life of [name] [date and time]. Join us for a luncheon to share stories and remember a life lived to the fullest.
Celebration of life. [name] [year of birth and death]. [date] at [time]. Graveside service and reception immediately following.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Join us for a celebration of a live well lived on [date] at [time].
Forever in our hearts. Please join us on [date] at [time] to remember [name] [date of birth and death].
In loving memory of [name] [date of birth and death]. Please join us for a memorial service honoring [name] life. [date, time, location].
In loving memory of [name]. [date of birth and date of death]. Beloved husband of [wife name], father of [children name], grandfather of [grandchildren name]. Forever in our hearts. Please join us [time] [date] to remember his life.
In loving memory of [name]. [year of birth and date]. Please join us for a memorial service honoring [name] life. [date], at [time]. [location and address].
In remembrance [name] [date of birth and death]. A celebration of life for [name]. Lunch will be served in the Social Hall following the service.
It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our beloved wife and mother [name] on [date]. A small family memorial service will be held on [date].
The family of [name] cordially invites you to join in celebrating her life on [date] at [time]. The ship will set sail at [time]. We request you bring your thoughts, prayers and fondest memories of [name]. Reception to follow.
Here is a great video on how to plan a funeral filled with a number of details you will need to work out prior to the time of service.
