Free Obituary Templates and Examples

A template can take away the hardest part of writing an obituary: the blank page. The words below are a starting point, not a rule. Change anything that does not fit, and keep only what feels true to the person you are remembering.

A simple fill-in-the-blanks template

[Full name], [age], passed away [peacefully / suddenly] on [date] at [place, optional].

[He / She] was [a devoted father / mother / grandparent / friend] and [a few words about their life, work, or character].

[He / She] is survived by [spouse, children, grandchildren, and other family].

The wake will be held at [location] from [start date] to [end date], [daily times]. The [funeral / cremation] will take place at [location] on [date] at [time].

The family invites you to leave a tribute or a memory in [his / her] honour.

A short example

Lim Cheng Watt, 82, passed away peacefully on 3 May 2026. A loving husband, father, and retired lorry driver of Ang Mo Kio, he was known for his quiet generosity. He is survived by his wife, three children, and six grandchildren. The wake will be held at the void deck of Block 210, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, from 3 to 6 May.

A fuller example

Mdm Sarojini d/o Ramasamy, 76, passed away on 2 May 2026, surrounded by her family. Born in Singapore in 1949, she spent more than thirty years as a nurse, and was loved by generations of patients and colleagues for her warmth and her steady hands. At home she was the heart of the family, famous for her fish curry and her open door.

She is survived by her husband, four children, and nine grandchildren. The wake will be held at Block 118, Bishan Street 12, from 2 to 4 May, from 10am to 10pm. The cremation will take place at Mandai Crematorium on 5 May at 11am. The family gives thanks for every kindness shown, and welcomes tributes and shared memories.

A few gentle tips

Read it aloud once. An obituary that sounds like a person, rather than a form, is always the more moving one. Keep dates and locations clear so that friends can attend. And do not worry about perfect wording. Sincerity carries further than polish.