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, ...

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 ...

Losing your father-in-law has a double impact — you're grieving your own loss while emotionally supporting your partner, who is also grieving. It can be difficult to find the right words to honor him ...

If you're delivering a eulogy, "funny" may not be the first approach you'd think of. If the deceased was known for their sense of humor, or your family and friends are known for sharing jokes, then ...

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 ...

Sitting down to write about the life of a loved one can be met with mixed emotions. While it is an honour to be chosen to write a eulogy, it can also seem like an altogether daunting task. To help ...

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"As long as Mom could still lift a hand, she would lift it in kindness to someone else." Two years ago this week, I stood in the pulpit at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Battle Creek, Mich., and ...

When his father, Steve, died of a sudden heart attack in 2010 at age 52, it was the worst day of Adam Goethke's life. But the day he spoke at his father's funeral turned out to be one of the best. "I ...