Anniversary

Published to honour the memory of a loved one on the occasion of the anniversary of their death and to give details of any services which will be held in their memory. Often includes a short verse and personal sentiment.

Anniversary notices can be published every year, to coincide with a loved one's date of death, to remember their passing. Often a Mass or other gathering will be held to mark this occasion. 

We provide a template, as well as a selection of popular verses, to guide you. You can also add up to three photos, to make the announcement all the more personal.

Here is an example of how a family notice, in this case an  Anniversary   notice, looks on RIP.ie

Below is a sample text for an Anniversary notice which you can edit as appropriate.
Remove any brackets and replace with information relevant to your own situation.

(Third) Anniversary

In loving memory of (name) whose (third) anniversary occurs on (date).
Deeply loved, sadly missed and always remembered by (list family members).  

Insert a short verse here (see selection of popular verses on RIP.ie)

An anniversary (Mass / gathering) will be held in (name & address of church/venue) on (date at time).

Birthday Memorial

Published to remember a departed loved one on their birthday. Often includes a short verse and personal sentiment.

We provide a template, as well as a selection of popular verses, to guide you. You can also add up to three photos and include details of any Mass, Memorial Service or gathering being held.

Below is a sample text for a Birthday Memorial which you can edit as appropriate.
Remove any brackets and replace with information relevant to your own situation.

(Twentieth) Birthday

Remembering (name), whose (twentieth) birthday occurs on (date).

Insert a short verse here (see selection of popular verses on RIP.ie)

Happy Birthday (Name).
Love and miss you always (list family members).

Memorial Mass or Service

A notice to announce details of a Service, Mass or gathering held some time after the funeral, in memory of the deceased. May include a short verse or personal sentiment.

Below is a sample text for a Memorial Mass or Service which you can edit as appropriate.
Remove any brackets and replace with information relevant to your own situation.

A (Memorial Mass / Service / gathering of family and friends) will take place on (date) at (time) in (venue) to remember the life of our beloved (name) of (address) who died on (date).

Insert a short verse here (see selection of popular verses on RIP.ie)

Always remembered and sorely missed by (list family members)