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However, if you would prefer not to write the obituary, we can write it for you.<\/li>\n<li>The name and phone number of the funeral home, crematorium, or medical donation program handling your arrangements. We also can accept a scanned death certificate.<\/li>\n<li>Any photo or photos you would like us to print. We recommend that you submit a great photograph that best captures the person\u2019s spirit. You may submit more than one photo, such as a great historic photograph and also a current headshot. Digital photographs are easiest, but we also can scan and return physical photos if that best captures the person.<\/li>\n<li>The date you are hoping to see the obituary published.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Information you may wish to include<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Name, age, city and date of death.<\/li>\n<li>Time, date and location of the funeral services and any visitation.<\/li>\n<li>Names of survivors and family members who predeceased the person, including parents, spouse, children, grandchildren and other close friends.<\/li>\n<li>Name of the funeral home or crematorium handling the arrangements.<\/li>\n<li>Contact information for where memorial contributions may be made.<\/li>\n<li>Work history, military history, education and memberships in social or civic groups.<\/li>\n<li>Notable accomplishments or honors.<\/li>\n<li>Passions and hobbies.<\/li>\n<li>A story or two that captures the person\u2019s essence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other helpful advice<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legacy.com\/Advice\/How-to-Write-an-Obituary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Legacy.com\/Advice\/How-to-Write-an-Obituary<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<li><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legacy.com\/Advice\/Whom-to-Include-in-the-Obituary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Legacy.com\/Advice\/Whom-to-Include-in-the-Obituary<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<li><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legacy.com\/Advice\/How-to-Write-an-Unforgettable-Obituary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Legacy.com\/Advice\/How-to-Write-an-Unforgettable-Obituary<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Submit your tribute here<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><u><a href=\"\/submit-an-obituary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MetroSiliconValley.com\/Submit-an-Obituary<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_column tdi_16  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span3 td-is-sticky\">\n<style 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