obits
Newspaper death notices
Obits is the plural of obit, an informal shortening of obituary—a notice of someone's death, typically with a brief biography.
The word appears in casual speech and journalism: I always read the obits first thing in the morning.
Some newspapers have dedicated obits sections or pages.
Published announcement of dying
- passingMoving by or temporary
- deceasedNo longer living
- demiseCessation of existence
- mourningPeriod following loss
bereavement · funeral · cremation · burial · interment · cemetery · grave · coffin
Text honoring the deceased
- headstoneMemorial slab marking burial
- tombstoneMemorial stone at grave
- in memoriamIn tribute to
- memorial serviceEvent honoring the deceased
wake · vigil · necrology · crypt · mausoleum · columbarium · gravesite · resting place
Tribute for the dead
- remembranceAct of holding something in mind
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- tributeOffering of respect
legacy · achievements · testimonial · celebration of life · condolence · appreciation · recognition · homage
Account of someone's existence
- chronicleOrdered historical record
- profileSide-facing outline
- accomplishmentsCompleted notable deeds
- predeceasedDied before someone else
born · died · beloved · devoted · career · contributions · milestones · family
death notice
Published announcement of dying
mourning · bereavement · funeral · cremation · burial · interment · cemetery · grave · coffin · casket
epitaph
Text honoring the deceased
- headstoneMemorial slab marking burial
- tombstoneMemorial stone at grave
- in memoriamIn tribute to
memorial service · wake · vigil · necrology · crypt · mausoleum · columbarium · gravesite · resting place
eulogy
Tribute for the dead
- remembranceAct of holding something in mind
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
tribute · legacy · achievements · testimonial · celebration of life · condolence · appreciation · recognition · homage · salute
life story
Account of someone's existence
- chronicleOrdered historical record
- profileSide-facing outline
- accomplishmentsCompleted notable deeds
predeceased · born · died · beloved · devoted · career · contributions · milestones · family · spouse
obitsbirth announcements
Messages sharing newborn news
birth notices · births · baby announcements · arrivals · wedding announcements
- obituary writerComposer of death notices
- obituary noticePublished announcement of death