"When someone passes away there is usually a community announcement made to inform loved ones and to share the funeral arrangements. Begin with a general mention of the death, including the date it happened, age and full name of the deceased. The next part should name close relatives of the deceased, such as spouse, parents, and children as applicable.You can summarize the life of the deceased in
. 1-2 sentences in the middle portion. Following, should be the details about the funeral including location, date, and time. In the bottom portion of the announcement, you may add any wishes; if the family would prefer to have a donation made to a specific charity in lieu of flowers."