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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Could your dad pre-write his obituary? I sometimes see two different obituaries for the same person and wonder if they are by two arguing sides of the loved one.[/quote]

OP here. Too late for that given his state and we probably won't have an obit. After mom died, we had an obit and scammers started contacting dad and this continued as he declined. The amount of information really helps those trying to claim anything from they kidnapped a grandchild to "I am an old college friend of Jane's and I just heard of her passing. Do you want to meet for coffee?" I even got a crazy call from someone claiming he saw the obituary and mom owe's him money. We will announce the passing, but save the type of things you put in a obituary for the funeral speech. A couple of my friends have had similar experiences. [/quote]

But who is there left to scam if your dad is deceased?[/quote]

Elderly relatives, you in the next 20-25 years when you decline, your children. The less info you put online the better. Some is already there, but no need to verify it with an obit. You can write a beautiful dedication, share it at the funeral and email it to loved ones.[/quote]

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