Definitions:

1. A notice of the death of a person, published in a newspaper or other periodical. NOUN
   • The local newspaper's obituary section chronicles the lives of departed members of the community.
2. A published notice of a person's death, often including a brief biography, details about their life, accomplishments, surviving family, and funeral or memorial information. NOUN
   • He wrote a touching obituary for his best friend, filled with memories and laughter.

Synonyms:

• epitaph
• Memorial
• obit