Obituary
Obituary
An Obituary (pronounced: /oʊˈbɪtʃuːˌɛri/) is a news article that reports the recent death of a person, typically along with an account of the person's life and information about the upcoming funeral. In large cities and larger newspapers, obituaries are written only for people considered significant. In local newspapers, an obituary may be published for any local resident upon death.
Etymology
The term "Obituary" comes from the Latin word obituarium, which means "record of the death of a person". The word was first used in the 1700s.
Related Terms
- Death Notice: A paid announcement in a newspaper that gives the name of the person who died and details of the funeral or memorial service, often with a photograph.
- Eulogy: A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died.
- Funeral: A ceremony connected with the final disposition of a corpse, such as a burial or cremation, with the attendant observances.
- Mourning: The expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died, typically involving following certain conventions such as wearing black clothes.
- In Memoriam: A phrase used to indicate that something is in memory of someone or something. It is often used in obituaries and on gravestones.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Obituary
- Wikipedia's article - Obituary
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