How do you write an obituary for your mom?

How to Craft a Beautiful Obituary for Your Mother or Father

1. Talk about their favorite things.
2. Tell family stories.
3. Quote your parent.
4. Share their accomplishments.
5. Talk about the ways they showed their love.
6. Remember how you frequently saw them.
7. Paint a picture of days gone by.
8. Tell a love story.

Are autopsy reports public record in SC?

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that autopsy reports aren’t public records, dealing another blow to traditional practices under the state’s Freedom of Information law. The justices ruled 4-1 that autopsies are medical records and fall under privacy provisions of the open records law.

How do you put an ex spouse in an obituary?

If a couple shared friends and acquaintances, listing the ex among the survivors is a way to help people recognize the name of the deceased and respond appropriately. If the couple remained friendly after their divorce, it may be appropriate to list the survivor’s name as “former spouse.”

What do you say at your mother’s funeral?

Thank you. I am also grateful that this room is filled with so many people that knew and cared for my mom. Seeing the tremendous love and support here for my mom and my family is humbling and inspiring. Thank you for taking the time today to be here.

Do you include siblings in obituary?

Use the full names of parents, siblings, children, as well as spouse/partner. Also mention grandparents, aunts, uncles, and any step-family members. If the deceased has grandchildren or great-grandchildren, you can list them in number — most obituaries don’t list each name of the surviving grandchildren.

Are death certificates public record in South Carolina?

Obtaining death records Death certificates become public records after fifty years. Copies of death certificates that are over fifty years old are also available at the SC Department of Archives and History.