20 Death Announcement Examples for a Godmother
Simple, respectful death announcement messages to help you share the news with clarity and care.
Losing a godmother can bring a particular kind of grief. She may have been part of your life from the very beginning — offering guidance, encouragement, or simply a steady presence over the years. Finding the right words to share the news can feel both important and difficult.
A death announcement is a short message used to inform others that someone has died. In the UK, it is often called a death notice. Its purpose is to communicate the fact of the death clearly and respectfully, without including personal stories or reflections.
For many families, a death announcement is the first step — shared before fuller details or a longer obituary are prepared. These examples are designed to help you choose wording that feels appropriate for your circumstances and audience.
There’s no right way to approach these examples — you may find that only one or two feel right for you.
Names are optional in death announcements. These examples are written without names, making them easy to adapt to your own situation.
Short Death Announcement Examples
Brief wording often used for quick sharing or initial notifications.
Our godmother has passed away. Funeral details will be shared when confirmed.
We confirm that our godmother has died. Further information will follow.
Our godmother has died recently. Arrangements will be announced shortly.
We are informing you that our godmother has passed away. Details to follow.
Our godmother has passed away peacefully. Service information will be provided soon.
We regret to share that our godmother has died. Further details will follow.
Standard Death Announcement Examples
A slightly fuller message, suitable when you want to share a little more detail.
We announce the death of our godmother, who passed away recently. Funeral arrangements will be shared once they are confirmed.
Our godmother has died after a short illness. We will provide further details about the service in due course.
We share the news that our godmother passed away peacefully. Information about the funeral will follow when plans are finalised.
It is with regret that we confirm the passing of our godmother. Details regarding the arrangements will be communicated shortly.
We are informing extended family and friends that our godmother has died. Service details will be announced once confirmed.
Our godmother has passed away. We will update everyone with funeral information as soon as arrangements are agreed.
ℹ️ Unsure If You’re Saying the Right Thing?
If you’d like a little more reassurance, our guide explains what a death announcement is, what it can include, and how others approach sharing sad news.
Read: Death Announcement Messages – Thoughtful Ways to Share Sad News
Formal Death Announcement Examples
More traditional wording, often preferred for formal or printed notices.
Notice is given of the death of a godmother, who died recently. Funeral arrangements will be announced when confirmed.
It is announced that a godmother has died. Details of the service will follow in due course.
The family confirm the passing of a godmother. Information regarding funeral arrangements will be provided shortly.
Formal notice is hereby given of the death of a godmother. Service details will be communicated once confirmed.
Death Announcement Examples with Funeral Details
These examples focus only on sharing arrangements and practical details.
The funeral service for our godmother will take place on Tuesday 14 June at 11.00am at St Mary’s Church, Oxford. All welcome.
A service for our godmother will be held on Friday 22 July at 2.30pm at Greenfields Crematorium, Leeds. Family flowers only.
The funeral of our godmother is scheduled for Monday 5 September at 10.15am at Westbrook Chapel, Nottingham. Donations in lieu of flowers.
A service for our godmother will take place on Thursday 18 August at 1.00pm at Oakwood Cemetery Chapel, Bristol. Private burial to follow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a death announcement?
A death announcement is a short message used to inform others that someone has died. Its purpose is to share the news clearly and respectfully, without going into personal details or reflections.
Is a death announcement the same as an obituary?
No. A death announcement focuses on sharing the fact of the death and, sometimes, practical details. An obituary is usually written later and reflects on who the person was and their life story.
Is a death announcement also called a death notice?
Yes. In the UK, a death announcement is often referred to as a death notice. Both terms are commonly used and generally mean the same thing.
How much should I include in a death announcement for my Godmother?
Most death announcements are kept brief. It’s enough to share that your godmother has died and, if appropriate, whether any arrangements are known. You don’t need to say everything at once.
Do I need to include funeral details straight away?
No. Many families share a death announcement first and add funeral details later. It’s completely acceptable to say that details will follow when arrangements are confirmed.
🕊️ When You’re Ready to Share More
A death announcement helps inform others of the loss.
An obituary is different — it offers space to reflect on who your godmother was and what she meant to others. Many families choose to write an obituary later, once the initial announcement has been shared.
If and when you feel ready, you may find these obituary examples helpful: