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Memorial Writing Examples

Three-flower bouquet icon for Storyphile memorial projects.

In his famous poem “Zapovit” (“Testament”), the Ukrainian bard Taras Shevchenko asks to be remembered “with a kind, soft word.” But in times of grief and loss, penning such words can be a challenge.

Storyphile’s Marie Lesoway has often helped friends and family prepare eulogies and memorials for lost loved ones.

Image and downloadable excerpt of a tribute to Josephine Lesoway, a Storyphile eulogy example.

A Tribute to My Mama
Josephine (nee Fill) Lesoway

Tulips and phlox on the cover of Josephine Lesoway's memorial card.

Memorial Card
Josephine (nee Fill) Lesoway

Image of the text of Josephine Lesoway's memorial card.
Scarlet tulip on the cover of Lucie Beauchemin's memorial card.

Memorial Card
Lucie Beauchemin

Image of the text of Lucie Beauchemin's memorial card.