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Obituary Wording With a Maiden Name
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A birth or previous surname may help people recognize the person. Present it in a way that matches the family's preference and the person's own usage.
Example passage
[Preferred Full Name], born [Previous Surname], was known to family and friends for [Quality].
Make it fit your situation
Do not assume that a former surname should replace the preferred name on the cover.
Recognition and privacy can pull in different directions. A former surname may help old friends identify the person, but the family can choose whether that benefit warrants making it public.
Before you finish
An obituary can be accurate and affectionate without listing every event in a life. Confirm names and practical details with an appropriate family contact. Keep private information out unless the people involved have agreed to its publication.
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