death notice

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛθ ˌnoʊtɪs/

Definition

A formal announcement of a person's death, typically published in a newspaper or online, providing details about the deceased and upcoming funeral arrangements.

Examples

• The family requested that a short death notice be placed in the local gazette.

• She scanned the obituary section for any death notice regarding her former colleague.

• A simple death notice was posted on the community website to inform neighbors of the service.

Synonyms of death notice

Words with a similar meaning to death notice:

• obituary
• death announcement
• necrology

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