Planning & How-To
How to Write and Deliver a Eulogy, with Examples
Asked to speak at the service? A practical guide to writing and delivering a eulogy that honours a life — with a simple structure, examples, and tips for the day.
Journal
The Fondly Missed Journal
Gentle guidance on remembrance, grief, and celebrating a life — from the team at Fondly Missed.
Grief & Healing
Grieving the Loss of a Spouse: Rebuilding After a Lifetime Together
Losing a husband or wife means losing your daily companion and the one who knew the whole story. A tender guide to the particular grief of widowhood, and to carrying on.
Remembrance & Culture
Planning a Celebration of Life for a Dispersed Family
When family is scattered across continents, saying goodbye together takes planning. How to honour a loved one across time zones, using WhatsApp, live streams, and a shared online memorial.
Remembrance & Culture
Honouring the Dead Across Cultures: Traditions from Around the World
From Ghanaian fantasy coffins to Mexico’s Day of the Dead, mourning traditions reveal how humanity turns grief into remembrance, celebration, and connection.
Planning & How-To
Creating an Online Memorial: A Step-by-Step Guide
An online memorial gives far-flung family a place to gather, remember, and grieve together. Here is how to create a beautiful, lasting tribute on Fondly Missed.
Planning & How-To
How to Write a Meaningful Obituary, with Examples
An obituary is more than an announcement — it is a first draft of how a life will be remembered. A practical guide, with examples, to writing one with dignity and warmth.
Grief & Healing
Helping Children Understand Loss, at Every Age
Children grieve too, though rarely in the ways adults expect. A gentle, honest guide to explaining death and offering comfort from toddlers to teenagers.
Grief & Healing
Supporting a Grieving Friend: What to Say (and What to Avoid)
When someone you love is grieving, the right words can feel impossible to find. Here is how to show up with warmth, and the well-meaning phrases best left unsaid.