Why you should write your own obituary
The Briefing13 Okt 2024

Why you should write your own obituary

Headlines: Coalition leading in Newspoll, King Charles comments on Australia becoming a Republic ahead of visit, QLD nuclear plebiscite, Christopher Columbus was likely Spanish and Jewish.

Deep Dive: Kelly McMasters has written her own obituary every year since she was 12 years old. An obituary is usually written by a dedicated obit journalist or writer and includes key facts about a person’s life – it's essentially how they will be remembered.

In this episode of The Briefing, Kelly reveals what she’s learnt from writing obituaries and what makes it to the page.

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