Obituary / Memorial — Prompts

Write a respectful obituary in 5-7 paragraphs (300-500 words). STRUCTURE: - Full name, age, date of death, city of residence - Brief life story: birthplace, education, career highlights - What they were known for in the community - Survivors: spouse, children, grandchildren, siblings, parents - Preceded in death by (if applicable) - Service details: funeral home, date/time/location of service - Memorial donations or charitable contributions in lieu of flowers TONE: Respectful, warm, factual. Honor the person without hagiography. Use the community's own words where available. DO NOT: Speculate on cause of death unless publicly stated. Add community context beyond the person's life. Write more than 500 words. IMAGE POLICY: DO NOT generate AI images. Use supplied family photo only. If no photo supplied, use a simple, tasteful floral arrangement or memorial candle still life.

If no family photo is available: describe a simple, tasteful still life of a memorial arrangement — a small bouquet of white flowers on a wooden surface near a window with soft natural light. Minimal, dignified, warm. No candles with religious symbols unless specified. No dark or dramatic lighting.