For now
Ask a few people to help spread the news
Once immediate family knows, keep the notification circle expanding through people who can help you carry it. Pick two or three trusted people and ask each of them to reach out to specific groups: work, extended family, neighbors, faith community. Give them a short factual note they can share so the message stays consistent.
What you'll need
- A short message your helpers can share
- A list of groups to notify
Good to know
Give them a script: A shared paragraph works better than asking people to improvise. Something like "I'm writing to let you know that [name] passed on [date]. Their family is arranging a service and will share details soon." Saves your helpers from writing it themselves.
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