One of the many things you’ll need to do when putting together plans for funerals at funeral homes in Weslaco, TX is to create obituaries. It’s important for families to create obituaries for their loved ones that pay homage to them. It’s also important for you to include the right photo along with an obituary. And that’s easier said than done for some families. Are you having trouble deciding which photo to include with your loved one’s obituary? There are a few things you should keep in mind when doing it. Here are 4 tips for choosing the right photo to run along with an obituary. Opt for a solo photo of your loved one over a group shot. If your loved one enjoyed spending a ton of time with family throughout the course of their life, you might be tempted to pick out a group shot of them with the rest of the family. This isn’t usually a good idea for a couple reasons. First, it could make it impossible for people to find your loved one in a small group photo. It could also confuse them and make it hard for them to figure out who actually died. It’s best to go with a photo featuring just your loved one. Make sure the photo illustrates your loved one’s personality. Did your loved one love laughing and making others laugh during their life? A photo of them smiling might be the right choice. Were they more quiet and stoic a lot of the time? Something that portrays them in a more serious light might be the move. Regardless, the photo that you choose should show off your loved one’s personality in some way. People should instantaneously know what your loved one was all about judging by the look on their face in their photo. Look for a high-quality photo that’ll be easy to see in the newspaper and online. It’s never been easier to take photos of people, which is why most people have hundreds of options available. It’s simple enough to take a person’s photo with a smartphone and throw it up online. The problem is that not all smartphone photos are high-quality photos. It’s important for you to find a photo that will look great when it’s printed in your local newspaper and posted online. Consider going with an obituary without a photo if you can’t find a good one. There is no rule that says you have to publish an obituary that has a photo to go along with it. You’re free to publish an obituary without a photo if you can’t find something acceptable. It’ll be one less decision that you have to make while planning Weslaco, TX funeral services for your loved one. Do you need help creating a great obituary for your loved one? A funeral director from McCaleb Funeral Home would be more than happy to assist you. We can also help you make other Weslaco, TX funeral arrangements. Reach out to us at (956) 968-7533 today to begin making plans or stop by 900 W 4th St, Weslaco, TX 78596 to meet with us.