Turn your obituary notes into a mind map you can edit
Upload a PDF, DOCX, or photos of class notes and get an editable, explorable mind map of the obituary's parts.
How an obituary mind map helps you organize the details
Obituaries pack a lot into a few paragraphs: the name and dates, where the person was born and worked, who survives them, and when services are held. An obituary mind map keeps those pieces in view at once, with the core facts at the center and each category branching out.
- Lead with the name, age, and place of death
- Group life events by decade or by role
- List survivors and the order you will name them
- Mark service details and where donations should go
Editable branches
Rename, move, or add nodes so the map matches your own notes or your family's details.
Explorable structure
Expand and collapse sections to move from the headline facts down to survivors, service details, and tributes.
Works from your files
Upload PDFs, Word documents, slides, or a photo of handwritten notes and the map builds from that text.
How it works
Add your source
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or an image of your notes.
Generate the map
DeckOwl organizes the material into a main topic with branches you can open.
Edit and explore
Rework branches until the map shows the obituary's structure the way you need it.
Writing one from scratch is easier when the branches come first. Group life events in order, pull out relationships, and note any tributes or causes you want to include, then turn the branches into sentences.
If you are studying obituary style for a journalism or English class, the same map works as a checklist. Compare a published obituary against your branches to see what it covers and what it leaves out.
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Frequently asked questions
What usually goes in an obituary?
Most obituaries include the person's full name, age, and place of death, followed by a summary of their life, education, work, and family. Many also list services and memorial details.
How long should an obituary be?
Length depends on the publication and its pricing, so short notices are common while longer life stories run several paragraphs. Check the outlet's guidelines before you draft.
How do I study obituary writing with a mind map?
Map a few published obituaries from the same newspaper and compare which branches appear in each. Repeating that across several examples shows the standard order the genre follows.
Can I export my obituary mind map?
Exporting is a paid feature: the Plus plan includes PDF and DOCX export. The free plan lets you build and study maps in the browser with three generations per month.
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