A death resolution or funeral resolution is a document that explains an individual's accomplishments and relationship to God, typically read as part of some Christian funeral services and kept in the church archives. It's a formal way to memorialize a loved one's impact on the lives of family members and friends. If you are in charge of writing the death resolution for a loved one, talking to other members of the family and structuring the death resolution in the traditional manner can help you create a fitting tribute.
Step 1
Interview family members to find details and stories that you can include in the death resolution, according to the website ObituariesHelp. The death resolution will be part of the funeral tribute, so you need to make sure that everything you include, whether it is serious or funny, is accurate. Family members will have the best recollection of the deceased's life and can supply you with photos and biographical information.
Step 2
Begin the resolution with a paragraph concerning biographical information; include her birth date, places that she lived, family members, spouses and children as part of a brief life sketch at the beginning of the resolution. Acknowledge the deceased's relationship with God and impact on the community. You might also include a favorite scripture or poem.
Step 3
Detail the education and accomplishments of your loved one in a second paragraph. Use stories to explain the type of person your loved one was. The death resolution gives you a chance to explain how your loved one touched the lives of others through his actions, education, job path and family members. If your loved one was religious, you should mention a life dedicated to God and the particular religion he practiced.
Step 4
Include "whereas" statements in the body of the resolution as formal justification for the resolution. Refer to your loved one as "the deceased" and give the accomplishments of your loved one's life. Include also whereas statements that summarize the survivor's feelings, according to the website IdeaMarketers. "Whereas" statements can list anything, including your loved one's religious career, impact on the family and how the family mourns their loved one. For example:
"Whereas the deceased has accepted God and dedicated her life to Him."
"Whereas the deceased created family bonds for generations to come."
"Whereas the family mourns the loss of their mother, family member and friend."
Step 5
Resolve the death resolution by ending the document and detailing what the death means for the family. This is a paragraph that explains the congregation's responsibilities after the death. Write about how your lives have been changed by your loved one, and what he has inspired you to do. End the resolution with a promise to always remember and honor the life of your loved one.
