Why I Write Eulogy Speeches?

After a long battle with cancer my mother died; I was thirteen. My father, two sisters, brother and I all wept, my dad for his beloved wife and myself and my siblings, for our mom. The death of a loved one is devastating to anyone, but for children the loss of a mother can have lasting and damaging effects. My wound remained for a long time, partly because as a child I could not express a proper goodbye to my incredible mom. The following paragraphs in this account, "About Us and Eulogy Writing", will help the reader understand how the events of childhood came to bear on the eulogy writing of today.

Life went on after Mom's death. After years of reflecting on her life, her love and influence on me, I sat to write the eulogy that lived in my heart. Having written all my adult life, I was surprised that putting these personal feelings to paper was so difficult. The eulogy format was straight forward but applying my gift to this emotionally intimate eulogy, was tough even after the long period since her death. I researched her life with family and friends and recalled memories from childhood. Not all memories were positive since her illness robbed her of so much. Writing a eulogy however forced me to focus on all the wonderful aspects of Mom and her life.

Writing my "mother" eulogy and eulogy poetry unearthed profound sorrow. Subsequently it planted me in a renewed love and deep appreciation for the years with Mom rather than regret for the sorrow felt in the years without her.

I also gained a deep and personal understanding for the value of writing and speaking about the life of a loved one. To focus on the best is to celebrate, honor, and commemorate.

Personal experience with the healing power of Eulogy Resources - the eulogy story - my Mom's story - brought renewed and deep respect for Mom's life and her contribution to the lives of those she loved. Subsequently I was left with a profound sense of pride and appreciation. This management of grief was unexpected but it left me with a desire to write more.

At the time of writing Mom's eulogy, story really, I was also searching to contribute to the world. Having recently experienced such an awakening, I sought to share; to help others honor their deceased loved one while assisting them on the road to healing from the trauma of loss. I began to write eulogies, funeral speeches and memorial speeches.

Although I could write corporate reports, press releases or wedding speeches, my heart advised me that writing eulogy speeches also offers grieving help. Consequently, I am filled with a sense of purpose.

Last Word Eulogies web site, although a source of pride, is continually evolving. A valuable component of it is my Grieving Help Blog, where one may contribute thoughts, feelings, and memories without concern for spelling, grammar or judgement from others.

Recently, my daughters began writing and editing with us - lending their education, experience and creative approaches. My computer engineer, Gordon King, and my mentor, Maryanne Anderson have been invaluable sources of support and knowledge. For all this support I am sincerely grateful.

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