Let me help you honor the life of your loved one with a specially crafted obituary.

As a journalist, poet, and writer, I've had the honor of writing numerous obituaries for grieving families searching for a way to tell their loved one's life story.

Nothing is worse than a bland obituary that fails to convey the unique and lively colors of a life once lived. With every obituary, I strive to get to every individual's essence, and to convey their life and personality with the love and vibrancy that their loved ones would like to remember them by.

Whether you're seeking an obituary for a parent, spouse, or even for yourself — a living obituary, written while you're still here to shape your own story — I will craft a unique narrative obituary that captures their personality and honors their life.

How it works

  1. Get in touch. Reach out with who the obituary is for and how quickly you need it. My contact info is available above.
  2. We talk. We'll schedule a 30-minute phone call where you tell me all about your loved one's life, their personality, and any important details and anecdotes that capture their essence and arc of life.
  3. I write, you review. I'll send you a fully written obituary within about a week of our call. From there, share your feedback and any edits you'd like to make until you're happy with the finished piece.
  4. Payment. Once you're happy with the finished product, we can proceed with payment.

Details

  • Price: $300 flat
  • Turnaround: ~1 week from our call
  • Includes: Phone consultation and revisions
  • Payment: Zelle or Venmo, due after approval

Recounting the life of a loved one is difficult, but I hope to make this process as gentle and joyful as possible.

Testimonials

While I cannot publicly publish past obituaries I've written - out of respect for privacy - I am happy to share anonymized examples on request. In the meantime, below are a couple reviews from families I have worked with in the past.

"She captured her essence perfectly"

I am incredibly grateful for the beautiful obituary Hannah wrote for my mother. She captured her essence perfectly, and the heartfelt words resonated deeply with our family and friends. The feedback I received was overwhelmingly positive, with many remarking on how accurately and lovingly the obituary reflected my mother’s life and spirit. I highly recommend Hannah for her professionalism, empathy, and exceptional writing skills.

— Jeff G., July 20, 2024

"Dedication, attention to detail, and sensitivity"

Hannah Seo is an outstanding and talented writer. She helped me create an obituary for a very important person in my life. I cannot thank her enough for her dedication, attention to detail, and sensitivity to the family grieving.

— Dana, Aug 30, 2024