Beautifully capturing the essence
of your departed loved one.

Work with an award-winning writer to create a unique obituary honoring your loved one with style and sensitivity. Reasonable rates, quick turnaround.

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Thoughtfully Memorialize Your Loved One

An obituary is the final written account of a person’s life. A well-written obituary is a work of art – something to be treasured by families and friends.

As a professional writer with years of experience, I can help you describe what made a person special. What made your mom laugh? Dad loved to fish. Remind people about his tale of the one that got away. Grandma was known for her cooking. What was her favorite recipe? These details tell the story of a person’s life.

I’ve helped families across the U.S. and Canada by writing a unique and loving tribute to a loved one. I also work with individuals on “pre-need” obituaries.

In addition to my writing experience, I’m a graduate of the School of Journalism at Columbia University and a member of the Society of Professional Obituary Writers. I can give you tips on how to share the obituary without paying exorbitant rates to publish it.

Feel free to reach out. I respond very quickly.

An obituary should be as rich and interesting as the person it describes.

Joshua Daniel (Howard) Borgh

When Joshua Daniel (Howard) Borgh was born, doctors told his mother, Celeste, that two facts were certain: Her son would not live much beyond his second birthday and even if he did, he would never contribute anything to society.

Josh proved them wrong on both counts.

Frank Edward Vaughn

As a young man growing up in a modest Philadelphia family, Frank Edward Vaughn knew he had to rely on his own abilities to get ahead.

He muscled his way into a wrestling scholarship at the University of Pennsylvania and was captain of the team while he studied business at the Wharton School.

Phyllis Jean (Haworth) Cecil

Phyllis Jean Cecil, for years known as Motorcycle Mama, a bike-riding PTA mom who never left the house without her eyelashes glued in place and her lipstick carefully applied, died February 26, 2022, in Corn, Oklahoma, with her children by her side. She was 81.

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What Clients Say

“Writing my Dad’s obit was an overwhelming prospect. He was a complicated man and there were so many things I wanted to say but didn’t know how. Jane asked all the right questions and we got a tribute that described him perfectly. Even his life-long friends learned something new about Dad’s long and interesting story. We’ll always treasure Jane’s gift.“

Elizabeth Lorris Ritter, New York City

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Lives Lived: A Professional Obituary Writing Service is committed to exceeding your needs. Questions, comments or special requests? We’d love to hear from you, so don’t hesitate to reach out today.

Beautifully capturing the essence of your departed loved one.

Thoughtfully Memorialize Your Loved One

An obituary should be as rich and interesting as the person it describes.

Contact Jane Lerner

Beautifully capturing the essence
of your departed loved one.