1. a person who writes obituaries or accounts of the dead

Examples

• The newspaper’s necrologist wrote touching tributes to community members who had passed away.
• As the town’s unofficial necrologist, she kept detailed records of local deaths.
• The necrologist interviewed family members to gather information for the obituary.
• He worked as a necrologist for the city’s largest daily newspaper.
• The necrologist’s sensitive writing helped families honor their loved ones.
• She became known as a skilled necrologist who captured the essence of each person’s life.