“Ex-presidents are always at the top of the advance obituary list,” the elder Eichel told The Washington Post in a phone interview. “These are important people, major historical figure ...

The best obituaries, those that are most enjoyable to read, juxtapose obvious public accomplishments with the sheer ...

Harrison Smith is a reporter on The Washington Post's obituaries desk, where he has worked since 2015. He covers people who have made a significant impact on their field, city or country — a ...

Emily Langer has been a reporter on The Washington Post’s obituaries desk since 2011. She previously worked for the Outlook and Local Living sections. Before joining The Post in 2007 ...