Free Obituary Template

Celebration of Life Announcement Template

Warmer and less formal than a traditional obituary — for families marking a life with stories, music, and gratitude rather than mourning.

With full hearts, we announce that ] — died on , aged . filled years with . Rather than a funeral, the family invites everyone whose life touched to a celebration of life on at , at . Wear , bring , and come ready to laugh as much as cry. leaves behind — and instructions to look after each other. / do something kind and tell someone about it.]

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How to use this template

  • Write in the person's own voice and energy — a celebration announcement can be funny if they were.
  • Give guests one small participatory ask (a story, a photo, a recipe); it transforms the gathering.
  • State plainly that celebration means celebration — guests genuinely appreciate knowing the tone.

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