Obituary

Collocations of obituary

passed away

Frequency: 90 %

He passed away peacefully in his sleep.

funeral arrangements

Frequency: 80 %

The obituary listed the funeral arrangements for next week.

death notice

Frequency: 70 %

The death notice included details of the funeral service.

beloved husband

Frequency: 60 %

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband.

cherished memories

Frequency: 50 %

Family and friends shared cherished memories of the deceased.

Idiomatic Expressions for obituary

• Phrase: premature obituary
  Meaning: a mistaken report of someone's death while they are still alive
  Usage: The news outlet issued an apology for publishing a premature obituary of the actor.