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हिंदी

अत्यंत दुःख के साथ सूचित किया जाता है कि [दिवंगत का नाम] का [निधन की तिथि] को निधन हो गया। शोक सभा: [शोक सभा / तेरहवीं का विवरण]। शोकाकुल: [शोकाकुल परिवार]।

English

With deep sorrow we inform the sad demise of [Name of the departed] on [Date of passing]. Prayer meet: [Prayer meet / tehrvi details]. Grieving: [From (family names)].

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  1. 1 Write the message Keep it short: name, date, prayer meet details and family names. Add a photo if you book a display ad.
  2. 2 Choose the edition Pick the city where relatives and friends live. Many families publish in more than one paper.
  3. 3 Book before the deadline Obituaries are usually accepted until the evening before publication.

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