22/09/2024
Today in my office, well my chosen space for writing a eulogy I reflect on my love for being a celebrant! Many say oh but that’s hard or sad, and I agree at some point, but I also see the other part! I have done funerals for those I know, for those I don’t, when I myself am grieving and when I am supporting those in grief! I feel a strength, such a light, such respect when I stand to honour, remember and share the story of one that’s passed! When writing a eulogy I feel I know this person, I’m meeting them for the first time but I’ve known them for a long time! I hear through loved ones who this person was, what funny traits and annoying ones represented them! I learn of their struggles and successes and feel so connected when I stand to speak the words from not only them to family but from family to them! I just love this part of what I do and never can I call it a job because it’s an honour and I’m very passionate about celebrating one’s life! I find it amazing with doing a known funeral that even in my sadness, even in my grief that a strength arises from each memory or story to be able to enjoy those last farewell conversations! For those not known, well, I also feel the same of being able to bring a little light to loved ones and stand on behalf of the passed and the loved ones! It’s such a feeling of peace I can’t describe but hope to share!
