by Kyle Tevlin | Jul 15, 2018 | Humor, inspiring, Uncategorized, Writing obituaries
Like hundreds of others around the world, I am compelled to share the story of little Garrett Matthias, who left some awesome last wishes before leaving this life, much too young, at age five. I listened to a TV interview with his parents, who through their tears...
by Kyle Tevlin | Apr 21, 2017 | Funny death, Writing obituaries
I did not come up with this, but it does make me laugh.
by Kyle Tevlin | Mar 24, 2017 | Acceptance of death, Life celebration, Planning your own funerals, Writing obituaries
The Party-Before-You-Go. Perhaps you’ve heard this, too — what a shame it is that people gather to celebrate your life when you’re ironically no longer here to feel the love. It’s hard to argue with. It’s such a nuisance that we just...
by Kyle Tevlin | Mar 24, 2017 | Acceptance of death, Life celebration, Planning your own funerals, Writing obituaries
The Party-Before-You-Go. Perhaps you’ve heard this, too — what a shame it is that people gather to celebrate your life when you’re ironically no longer here to feel the love. It’s hard to argue with. It’s such a nuisance that we just...
by Kyle Tevlin | Jan 6, 2017 | Life celebration, Writing obituaries
Irishman Dies from Stubbornness, Whiskey This obit is a gem. It’s not a long read, so please go treat yourself, but in case you just can’t, below are some highlights. Take them as role models for how you can gussy up your own or someone else’s. This partying...
by Kyle Tevlin | May 27, 2016 | Personalized funeral, Pre-planning funeral, Uncategorized, Writing obituaries
Writing your own obituary ahead of time (hmmm, like there’s any other way?) is not for the faint of heart. Which I say only because it’s the one thing I haven’t yet been able to do, fearless-fun-funeral-planner that I otherwise am. But I think I have...