Obituary FAQ

Q. What is an Obituary Notice?
A. An Obituary Notice is similar to a newspaper notice in that it contains pertinent information about the deceased along with information on the arranging funeral home and funeral services, while allowing more content to be added, if desired, at no further cost. As well, a notice placed on SchuylerHill.com quickly allows family, friends and acquaintances at home and around the world to view the obituary notice, print a copy of the notice and read, sign and print the deceased's " Book of Condolence".

When families place a notice for a loved one in their local newspaper, many have found it beneficial to include an invitation to readers to also view the notice on SchuylerHill.com. At the end of a newspaper notice, simply add- "The family invites friends and relatives to sign the Book of Condolence at Schuyler Hill Funeral Home, Bronx, New York".

Obituary notices are perpetually archived to provide helpful information to present and future generations researching their genealogy or in building a family tree.


Q. How do you write an obituary?
A. Customs and traditions for placing and writing an obituary notice may vary depending on your religious affiliation, ethnic background or even regionally. You may find it beneficial to look at an obituary notice in your local newspaper to get a better idea of how an obituary notice from your area is written and presented.

Here is a general guideline to help you write an obituary.

Paragraph I - give full name, age, date-of-death and place-of-death. Paragraph II - list family and any predeceased relatives. Paragraph III – write about their former employer(s), military service, memberships, etc. You may also want to tell of some of their accomplishments or great passions. Paragraph IV - give accurate information regarding visitation times, funeral services, memorials, mass services etc. In the final paragraph, mention any charities or memorial funds for which you wish people to make donations. You might also want to mention any people or groups that you wish to thank publicly for care given to the deceased. You could also include special poems or prayers. If you are also placing the obituary in a newspaper, many families have found it beneficial to include an invitation to the public to view the notice on-line. Many families add a tag-line at the end of the newspaper notice such as "The family invites friends & relatives to sign (Jim’s/ Jane’s) the Book of Condolence at Schuyler Hill Funeral Home"

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