obit

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Crafting your obit forces you to reflect on your priorities, values and legacy.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

His obit, after all, refers to a lack of resolution around both his death and his legacy.

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2024

“In lieu of flowers, please cut your food into bite-sized pieces,” the obit ended, “and chew it thoroughly.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2023

In his memoir, he offered a succinct, if incomplete prediction: “I suppose the headline of my obit will read ‘Publisher of ”The Da Vinci Code” dies’.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2023

I took the car and left it in the garage, then doubled back and got the obit to Mr. Greene.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos