1. people who write obituaries (notices of death, typically published in newspapers)

Examples

• The newspaper employs several skilled obituarists to handle the daily notices.
• Obituarists must be sensitive when interviewing grieving families.
• Professional obituarists often develop a talent for capturing a person’s essence in few words.
• The magazine’s obituarists are known for their thoughtful tributes to notable figures.
• Many obituarists begin their careers as general reporters before specializing.
• The conference brought together obituarists from newspapers across the country.