Death Announcement Examples by Relationship
Gentle, practical wording to help you share difficult news — whatever the relationship.
Sharing the news that someone has died can feel overwhelming. In the early hours or days after a loss, you may simply need clear wording that helps you inform others calmly and respectfully.
A death announcement — sometimes called a death notice in the UK — is a short message used to let people know that someone has died. It focuses on the essential information and, if appropriate, may include practical details about arrangements.
Below, you’ll find death announcement examples organised by relationship, helping you find wording that feels appropriate for your situation and the people you’re informing.
There’s no single right way to share this news — begin with the relationship that fits your situation, and take your time.
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Death Announcement Examples for a Mother
Clear, respectful wording to help you announce your mother’s death calmly and simply. -
Death Announcement Examples for a Father
Clear wording to help you share the news of your father’s death calmly. -
Death Announcement Examples for a Wife
Simple, respectful wording to help you announce your wife’s death with care. -
Death Announcement Examples for a Husband
Clear, thoughtful wording to help you announce your husband’s death with dignity. -
Death Announcement Examples for a Son
Gentle, careful wording to help you share the news of your son’s death. -
Death Announcement Examples for a Daughter
Clear, compassionate wording to help you share the news of your daughter’s death. -
Death Announcement Examples for a Sister
Calm, respectful wording to help you announce the death of your sister. -
Death Announcement Examples for a Daughter-in-Law
Clear, supportive wording to help you share the death of your daughter-in-law respectfully.
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Death Announcement Examples for a Son-in-Law
Clear, respectful wording to help you share the death of your son-in-law thoughtfully.
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Death Announcement Examples for a Brother
Clear, steady wording to help you share the death of your brother. -
Death Announcement Examples for a Partner
Calm, respectful wording to help you share the death of your partner clearly. -
Death Announcement Examples for a Spouse
Clear, thoughtful wording to help you share the death of your spouse respectfully. -
Death Announcement Examples for a Grandmother
Gentle, clear wording to help you share the passing of your grandmother respectfully.
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Death Announcement Examples for a Grandfather
Clear, respectful wording to help you announce the passing of your grandfather.
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Death Announcement Examples for a Parent
Clear, respectful wording to help you share the passing of a parent. -
Death Announcement Examples for a Sibling
Clear, balanced wording to help you share the passing of a sibling. -
Death Announcement Examples for an Aunt
Respectful wording to help you share the passing of your aunt clearly. -
Death Announcement Examples for an Uncle
Clear, respectful wording to help you share news of your uncle’s death. -
Death Announcement Examples for a Cousin
Clear, respectful wording to help you share news of your cousin’s death. -
Death Announcement Examples for a Stepfather
Simple, respectful wording to help you announce the death of your stepfather.
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Death Announcement Examples for a Stepmother
Clear, supportive wording to help you announce the death of your stepmother.
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Death Announcement Examples for a Mother-in-Law
Clear, respectful wording to help you share news of your mother-in-law’s death.
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Death Announcement Examples for a Father-in-Law
Clear, respectful wording to help you share news of your father-in-law’s death.
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Death Announcement Examples for a Brother-in-Law
Clear, respectful wording to help you share news of your brother-in-law’s death.
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Death Announcement Examples for a Sister-in-Law
Clear, respectful wording to help you share news of your sister-in-law’s death.
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Death Announcement Examples for a Stepson
Clear, respectful wording to help you share news of your stepson’s death. -
Death Announcement Examples for a Stepdaughter
Clear, respectful wording to help you share news of your stepdaughter’s death.
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Death Announcement Examples for a Fiancé or Fiancée
Clear, respectful wording to help you share news of your fiancé or fiancée’s death.
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Death Announcement Examples for a Godmother
Clear, respectful wording to help you share news of your godmother’s death.
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Death Announcement Examples for a Godfather
Clear, respectful wording to help you share news of your godfather’s death. -
Death Announcement Examples for a Friend
Clear, thoughtful wording to help you share news of a friend’s death. -
Death Announcement Examples for a Best Friend
Gentle wording to help you share news of your best friend’s death.
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Death Announcement Examples for a Colleague
Clear, professional wording to help you share news of a colleague’s death. -
Death Announcement Examples for a Neighbour
Clear, respectful wording to help you share news of a neighbour’s death.
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Death Announcement Examples for an Ex-Partner
Measured, respectful wording to help you share news of an ex-partner’s death.
🕊️ 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 someone was and what they 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 helpful: