The loss of a loved one is an extremely difficult time. When you’re composing funeral announcement wording for this dark hour, it helps to have a list of sample words and phrases that can inspire you.
I have researched and collected many meaningful wording examples for funeral announcements. Use this list as a starting point to inspire your own wording, or simply copy and paste for quick funeral announcement wording ideas.
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#1 We are sad to inform you of the passing of [name]. A memorial service will be held on [date] at [time] in the [location]. We would appreciate your support and presence as we remember his life.
#2 The family of [name], fondly known as [title] is deeply saddened to announce her passing on [date]. A private memorial service will be held for immediate family only. If you would like to honor her memory, please consider making a donation in her name to your favorite charity.
#3 Notice of Memorial Service for [name]. We are sorry to inform you of the passing of [name] who died on [date]. Please join us at his visitation on Sunday, May 10th from 4-7 pm followed by his funeral service at 7pm both at [location].
#4 Friends and Family are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass in Memory of our beloved mother, sister and friend Mrs. [name] on Saturday at 10:00 am. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church, 1001 Main Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Canton Ma.
#5 Friends and family, we regretfully announce the passing of [name], who passed away on [date]. The funeral service will be held on [day] at [time] in the chapel of [location].
#6 On behalf of our entire family we wish to express our heartfelt appreciation for your heartfelt thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Also, please know that we welcome your presence as we celebrate the life of my father, brother and friend – [name] – at a funeral service. The service will be conducted at faith’s place on Saturday, December 28th 2013 at 11am with reception to follow.
#7 We are deeply saddened to inform you of the death of our treasured son/daughter/brother/sister [name] on [date]. A memorial service will be held to honor his life at [time], on [day], at the [location].
#8 With deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother. The funeral service for [name] will be held on Sunday, March 4th 2018 at 2pm in the chapel of [place]. A celebration of her life with light refreshments will follow.
#9 On behalf of our family we want to express our sincere gratitude for your support during this difficult time. Our loving father passed away suddenly on April 20th 2018 and a Memorial Service will take place on May 12th 2018 at 11am in the chapel of Nichols Funeral Home, 855 Central Ave. A celebration of his life will follow immediately after the service at the local VFW hall.
#10 In remembrance of our beloved [name], a funeral service will be held at [location] on [date]. Friends and family are invited to gather for this time of remembrance.
#11 The grief-stricken family respectfully informs friends and acquaintances that the body of their loved one, [name], lies in state at [location]. Services commencing on [time] o’clock on the morning of [date]. Interment to follow. Reception at the residence.
#12 The Family announces with great sadness the sudden passing of their beloved son/daughter/sibling/wife/husband/cousin, etc. Please respect our privacy during this trying time as we comfort each other and make arrangements.
#13 The family of [name] invite friends and acquaintances to attend the funeral service in honor of a life well lived. Graveside services will begin on [date] at [time] at [location].
#14 In humble appreciation, the family of [name] extends their thanks for your presence as we celebrate his/her life. Memorial services will be held on [date], from [time] until [time], at [location].
#15 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother/father/grandmother/brother-in-law etc. A private ceremony is planned for immediate family members only. If you wish to pay respects to our loved one, please join us at a memorial service on [date].
#16 It is with the greatest sorrow that the family of [name] announces his/her peaceful transition on [date]. Please join us at a memorial service to be held at [location] on [time] o’clock in the afternoon. Reception will follow.
#17 We are saddened to announce the demise of our beloved father/brother etc, whose earthly remains lie in repose at [location], from where they will be transferred to their final resting place on [date]. A visitation followed by a funeral service will begin at [time] o’clock.
#18 Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service scheduled for Friday, April 8th, 2016 at [time] o’clock at [location].
#19 It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved brother/sister-in-law etc. The family will receive friends on [date], from [time] until [time], at their home. A funeral service will be held in his/her honor on Saturday, April 9th at [time] o’clock. Interment immediately to follow.
#20 We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved wife/husband/father/mother etc, whose remains lie in repose at [location]. A visitation and funeral service will be held beginning on Friday, April 8th 2016 at [time] o’clock.
#21 The family of [name] would like to thank you for your presence at a memorial service that will be held on [date]. A funeral service will begin [time] o’clock in the afternoon [location]. Reception will follow immediately.
#22 It is with great sadness we inform friends and acquaintances of the passing of our aunt/uncle etc. Public services for [name] will commence on Friday, April 8th 2016 at [time] o’clock at [location]. Visitation from [time]-to-[time]. Interment to follow.
#23 With humble appreciation we invite friends and family to attend a memorial service that is scheduled for Saturday, April 9th 2016 beginning at [time] o’clock. Private burial services will commence immediately following the service at [location].
#24 In honor of a life well-lived, please join us for a celebration of his/her life from [time] until [time]. This lively remembrance will be held on Saturday, April 9th 2016 at [location].
#25 We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved brother/sister etc. A funeral service will begin on Friday, April 8th 2016 at [time] o’clock in the afternoon at [location]. Visitation is scheduled from [[time]-to-[time]] with interment to follow.
#26 The family of [name]ially invites you to join us at the funeral service of [name]. Please join us on April 8th 2016 at [time] o’clock, to celebrate his life. At [time] o’clock, we will begin our private burial services at [location].
#27 On behalf of our mother/father etc., we wish to thank you for your heartfelt condolences and expressions of sympathy during this difficult time. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, April 9th beginning at [time] o’clock. A graveside service follows immediately after the Memorial Service. Reception to follow both services.
#28 The family of [name] invite you join them for a celebration of his/her life from [[time]-to-[time]]. Please join us on April 10th 2016 at [location] to pay tribute to a wonderful life that has been lived.
#29 On behalf of the family, we would like to thank you for your condolences and support during this difficult time. A funeral service will be held beginning [time] o’clock in the afternoon [date]. The remains will be cremated immediately following the service [location].
#30 We invite you to attend a funeral mass celebrating his/her life at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on [[date]], [[time]]. Interment to follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.
#31 It is with great sorrow that the family announces the peaceful passing of our [brother/sister/mother/father etc]. A funeral mass will be held in [his/her] honor on [[date], [[time]] at [location]. Visitation will take place from [[time]-to-[time]]. Also, please note that there will be no formal interment.
#32 We are honored to announce the arrival of our son and brother. He was born and passed away on [date], and we welcome friends and family to attend a service in celebration of his life on April 9th 2016 at [time] o’clock at [location].
#33 On behalf of the family, we would like to thank you for your support during this difficult time. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of [name]. A memorial service will be held for [him/her] at [[time]], followed by a reception in celebration of life immediately following.
#34 We are sad to inform you that our brother/sister etc., has passed away. The family invites friends and associates to join them in remembrance out of respect for his/her memory, on [[date], [[time]] at their home. Service to follow.
#35 The family have prepared the following announcement about the death of their mother, Mrs. [name]. A service will be held on Wednesday, March 8th at 10 o’clock in St. James Church. All friends are asked to meet directly afterwards at the home, where they will share memories of her life with tea and scones.
Warp Up
We hope these samples will help you as a starting point for your own funeral announcements. Remember, there is no one size fits all approach to this and it’s important to consider the person who died and their personal preferences in order to create an appropriate announcement.
