Use the old ones to tie gutters, child-proof cabinets, tie toilet flappers, or hang Christmas ornaments. This hilarious yet touching obituary continues by explaining all of the lessons we can learn from Mary: “We were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from Pink during her 85 years, among them: Never throw away old pantyhose. You know when an obituary starts off saying “If you’re about to throw away an old pair of pantyhose, stop” that it’s going to be a great one. But beware: laughter, tears, and inspiration are ahead. And that’s why we’ve come up with our nine favorite obituaries ever written. We don’t know about you, but a good obituary can truly leave an impression on us. One that makes you laugh, cry, or inspires you. Instead, many people today want an obituary that’s memorable and not cookie cutter.
Over the years, we’ve seen many people deciding that the traditional obituary is not for them. They’re one of the few writings that truly capture someone’s life… if written correctly. Obituaries are one of the most unique forms of literature ever written.
