Death of the Person

How did his/her life end? Was a ceremony held in his/her honor? What kind of legacy did he/she leave? Selecting this Topic helps you describe the events relating to this loss.

Are you ready to recount his/her death?

1. What were the circumstances in which his/her life was taken? Was it an accident or a medical problem? Was it expected or unexpected?
2. When did it happen? How old was he? What was he/she doing at that point in his/her life?
3. Where did he/she die? Who was there when it happened? How did everyone react? Were medical personnel called to the scene?
4. Did he/she have a spouse or children that he/she left behind? How did they take the news? How did they cope with such a tragedy?
5. Was there a ceremony held for him? Where was it? Was it open to everyone who knew him or just for close family and friends?
6. What type of ceremony was it? Was it religious? Was it a way to say good-bye? Was the casket or urn present? Were there flowers?
7. Did someone say a eulogy? Who was it? A family member, friend, or religious leader? What did they say about him?
8. Was there a gathering of family and friends after the ceremony? Where? Who attended? What happened?
9. Did he/she leave a will or trust for family or friends? Was this important for supporting surviving family members? What was given to whom? Was the will contested?
10. What was done with his/her remains? Was he/she buried or cremated? Where? If he/she was cremated, what was done with the ashes? Were they kept by a family member, buried in the ground or strewn into the sea?
11. What effect did his/her death have on family and friends?