Processing the death of a loved one is never easy. Even if they were terminally ill and you knew they would pass away within a certain time frame, nothing can truly prepare you for dealing with the ...
Learning how to write a eulogy may not be at the forefront of our minds. But this year, we've faced our mortality with a grim collective awareness of the fragility of life, and that relationships are ...
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We have all been to funerals. It is one of the last sacred spaces in our world when we are not disturbed. Phones are off and we give our full attention. Without question, the most meaningful aspect of ...
I’m the writer in my family, which means that I am offered a great deal of unpaid work from my loved ones. If someone’s kid is applying for colleges, chances are high I’ll get an email asking if I ...
Every January, if you’re like most people, you probably spend a lot of time trying to figure out how to make this year better than the last. It’s a pretty common exercise, made more real considering ...
After a friend passed away, I decided to write my own eulogy that I want read at my funeral. I wrote my eulogy to get in touch with how I want to be remembered. It became an inspiring way to celebrate ...
A eulogy is a short speech typically delivered during a funeral, memorial service, or celebration of life. While it is a deeply personal experience, a well-crafted eulogy can offer comfort to others, ...