Obituary Listings

When a loved one passes away, one of the most common ways families share the news is through an obituary. In Barbados, obituary listings play an important role in notifying the community, identifying the deceased's relatives, and providing details about the funerals.

Obituary Listings in Barbados

Traditionally, and in most cases, obituaries in Barbados mainly include name, age, residence, and employment details of the deceased followed by a list of close relative the funeral details. This style of obituary writing is succinct and can be cost-effective since the cost of an obituary is priced per name.

In some cases and in most parts of the world, an obituary is a summary of the deceased's life, detailing their educational background, academic and life achievements, hobbies, affiliations, and brief memories.

An obituary may sometimes be confused with a death notice, which is simply just an announcement to inform the public that someone has passed. This notice will often state that full funeral details will be shared in a subsequent announcement.

For those persons who have opted for pre-planning, they will often write their own obituary in advance. This ensures their life story is told exactly how they want it remembered.

How to Write an Obituary

Writing an obituary doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here are a few tips:

• Begin with the basic details (name, age, place of residence)

• Add personal touches — hobbies, achievements, or community involvement

• Include funeral service details

• Share how others can send condolences or flowers

• include any special requests such as donations or preferred attire

  
  

If you need help preparing you or your loved one's obituary, one of our funeral directors will guide you through the process to ensure it meets the newspaper and radio's guidelines.

Remember, obituaries are an important aspect of honouring and immortalising your loved one. Whether you prefer a traditional printed notice in The Nation newspaper, or an online only version on our website, and additionally through Obit Moments, each obituary should tell a story.