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Obituary Submission Form

Accept obituary submissions online, capturing the tribute text, photo, and optional service details in one dignified, easy-to-use form.

Description

The Obituary Submission Form gives funeral directors and publications a graceful way to receive tributes. It captures the deceased’s name and the obituary text, with an optional photo upload, so families can share a fitting remembrance in their own words and at their own pace.

A question about whether to include service details, with a field to add them, lets families invite others to attend if they wish. The submitter’s contact details and an acceptance checkbox confirm the submission and give your team a clear point of contact for any follow-up.

Receiving obituaries through one gentle form makes a delicate task easier for everyone. Sign up for a free Fun Forms account to customize the fields and embed this submission form on your website.

Form fields

Everything the Obituary Submission Form above collects — 8 fields, so you can see exactly what it captures before you make it your own.

Submit an Obituary

  • Deceased’s Name

    Name Icon
    Name

  • Obituary Text

    Long Answer Icon
    Long Answer

  • Upload Photo (optional)

    Short Answer Icon
    Short Answer

  • Would you like to include service details?

    Yes/No Icon
    Yes/No

  • Service Details:

    Long Answer Icon
    Long Answer

  • Submitter’s Email

    Email Icon
    Email

  • Submitter’s Phone (optional)

    Telephone Icon
    Telephone

  • Acceptance

    Multi-Select Icon
    Multi-Select
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Template FAQs

Common questions about the Obituary Submission Form — what it captures, when to use it, and how to make it your own.

What is an obituary submission form?

An obituary submission form is an online form families use to submit a tribute for publication. It captures the deceased’s name, the obituary text, an optional photo, and any service details, so funeral directors or publications can receive and publish the remembrance accurately and respectfully for the family.

Can families upload a photo?

Yes. An optional photo upload lets families include an image of their loved one alongside the obituary text. A photograph makes the tribute more personal and helps readers connect with the remembrance, though keeping it optional means families who prefer words alone can submit without any pressure to add one.

How are service details handled?

A question asks whether the family would like to include service details, with a field to add the time, date, and location. This lets families invite others to attend if they wish, while those who prefer a private service can simply leave the details out, keeping full control.

Can families write the obituary themselves?

Yes. The obituary text field lets families write the tribute in their own words, capturing the personality, life, and memories of their loved one. This ensures the remembrance feels authentic and personal, and your team can review it before publishing to help with any formatting or gentle suggestions.

What is the acceptance checkbox for?

The acceptance checkbox confirms that the submitter agrees to the obituary being published and that the details are accurate. It gives your team clear permission to proceed and a documented record for each submission, which helps ensure tributes are handled correctly and with the family’s full consent.

Is the obituary submission form free?

Yes, this obituary submission form is completely free, and you can customize the fields to fit your publication, embed it on your website, and launch it with no coding required. Simply create a free Fun Forms account to receive tributes respectfully online.

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