writing an obituary when there is no funeral

[luvflorida]

My father passed away this morning, and I have a question that maybe someone here can answer. I'm writing his obituary for the local newspapers and I'm not sure how to word the fact that there will be no funeral.

Both of my parents have donated their bodies to medical research, and I'm looking for a delicate way to state that my dad's body has been donated to a local medical school. I've searched all the local papers and the internet and nothing seems to address this issue.

Has anyone here had a loved one pass away who did not have a traditional funeral or burial? I'd appreciate any info. Thanks so much.

 

[phillybeth]

Just state that services and internment will be private, or at a later date.

 

[HollyJoy]

Sorry for your loss. I know this is a hard time for you. Lots of prayers for you and your family. My MIL passed away last year to colon cancer, and she also donated her body to medical research. However, even though there was no funeral, we still had a memorial service for her I was the one who wrote up the obituary, so I just mentioned the memorial service. If you aren't having any type of service, maybe just ask that instead of flowers, for donations to be made to a certain charity of your family's choosing.

 

[Cruisin]

I have seen people include something like the following:


In keeping with the wishes of "insert name here" there will be no funeral services.



If you want to add a request for donations you could do it after that.

 

[mt2]

:hug

mt2:

 

[Otto's Doll]

So sorry to hear.

 

[Rock'n Robin]

Sorry to hear about your father. I have seen obituaries that say that "As Nancy wished, her body was donated to the Medical College of Ohio" or whichever facility. I'm sure "donated to science " would be as appropriate.
One interesting note--when my Grandma died (in 85) we had a visitation but no funeral service--it was just our family as all of her friends had passed. But the obituary said 'services will be private' because the funeral director said some people get really upset with the idea that there isn't a service. Perhaps in the years since things have changed. I don't' see how anyone could take issue if is your father's wish.
Robin M.

 

[KimRaye]

First, may I say, I'm very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.

Originally posted by Cruisin'Kroezes
In keeping with the wishes of "insert name here" there will be no funeral services.

I like this idea.

Once, in the case of cremation, there was a church service in the morning, burial private (later), and luncheon followed the church. It was kinda sad to see the hearse just leave with her tho.

Again, my condolences.

 

[HauntedMansionGeek]

I'm sorry about the loss of your father...

some good ideas here, sorry I can't really add to them.