Obituaries are not necessary in Calgary, but they do satisfy the requirement of “public notice” if an estate requires it. With the increased use of social media, it has become very easy to let people know when a death has occurred and to offer a tribute and share service details. Of course, not everyone uses social media, so it can still be helpful to have an obituary notice published. Your funeral director can assist with composing an obituary to be published in the newspaper and shared on social media.