Writing a bilingual obituary in English and Spanish
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Type what you remember — even in bullet points. In about a minute you'll have the finished piece, ready to edit and share.
Write it for meIn many families, half the relatives read English and half read Spanish. A bilingual obituary lets everyone read the same tribute.
Two common layouts
- Side by side: English and Spanish in two columns — best for printed programs.
- One after the other: the full English version, then the full Spanish version — best for funeral home websites and social media.
Translate the meaning, not the words
Phrases like "went home to the Lord" or "partió a la casa del Señor" don't translate word for word. Each version should sound natural to a native speaker.
Names
Keep both family surnames in both versions, and keep nicknames in their original language — "Tata," "Mima," "Pipo."
Newspaper cost
If the newspaper charges by length, print a short notice in one language and post the full bilingual obituary online.
KindWords can write your obituary in English, in Spanish, or in both — just pick "English and Spanish" in the form.
Want it written for you?
Type what you remember — even in bullet points. In about a minute you'll have the finished piece, ready to edit and share.
Write it for me