How to Write a Eulogy That Sounds Like Them
To write a eulogy that sounds like the person, gather specific stories and their own sayings, choose two or three qualities that captured who they were, and tell …
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Memory, Loss, and Legacy
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Recording a Loved One's Story When Time Is Short
When time is short, focus on capturing a loved one’s voice and the few stories that matter most to them, not a complete life history. Keep sessions brief and …
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Legacy Letters and Ethical Wills: Passing On More Than Money
A legacy letter, also called an ethical will, is a personal message that passes on your values, life lessons, blessings, and hopes to the people you love. Unlike a …
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What to Do With a Loved One's Letters, Journals, and Belongings
When sorting a loved one’s letters, journals, and belongings, go slowly and resist discarding anything meaningful in the early rush of grief. Set aside the …
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Meaningful Celebration of Life Ideas: Telling Their Story and Building a Memory Table
A celebration of life is a personal, often less formal gathering that honors who someone truly was. Meaningful ideas include building a memory table of their …
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Preserving Memories When a Loved One Has Dementia or Alzheimer's
A dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis doesn’t mean your loved one’s stories are already gone. Long-term memories, the childhood ones, the deep ones, …
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How to Create a Tribute Book to Honor Someone You've Lost
A tribute book is a printed keepsake that gathers a loved one’s life story, their photographs, and the memories of the people who knew them, created after …
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