Celebrating Life is Focus of New Book, Soul Sketches: How to Craft Meaningful and Authentic Eulogies

CARMEL, Ind. - Sept. 30, 2016 - PRLog -- In her new book, 'Soul Sketches: How to Craft Meaningful and Authentic Eulogies,' author Elaine Voci reveals her knowledge and understanding of how to manage the emotionally overwhelming task of honoring loved ones at funerals and memorial services. 'Soul Sketches' is a gentle and compassionate guide that details the methods Voci uses in her professional practice helping families and individuals create "soul sketches"—personal, heartfelt eulogies that incorporate stories and memories from family and friends, written with a deep respect for the deceased, and empathy for the living as they mourn their loss.

Voci's approach to the subjects of death and dying is sensitive, kind and honest. For the past 10 years she has studied the traditions, rituals, ceremonies and history of how human beings have faced mortality, gathered for funerals and bid farewell to loved ones. In 'Soul Sketches' she uses her research and expertise to carefully and empathetically provide advice, suggestions, encouragement and inspiration, and she shares stories and examples of obituaries and eulogies from her own personal and professional experience.

"My hope is that readers will increase their competence and confidence in order to compose and deliver eulogies that ring true to the family members who hear them," says Voci. "I also included a guide to writing obituaries, and I provided a number of interesting examples that demonstrate how widely obituaries can differ. The guide can also be used to write a self-obituary, something that more and more 'Boomers' seem to find of interest."

'Soul Sketches' offers a safe place for the bereaved to explore and understand the process of how to celebrate life, while dealing with grief and loss at the same time. It addresses and examines one of life's biggest mysteries, and provides practical solutions to ease the discomfort and pain that is inevitable when the time comes to remember, honor and say goodbye to a loved one.

"At times of grief and death, the task of planning a funeral or memorial service often falls to survivors who are unprepared to even think about it, especially if they are among the 35 percent of Americans who regard themselves as unaffiliated with a church or religion," says Voci. "Yet, those who face the challenges of grief and mourning still need to give a voice to their sorrow and loss while they celebrate a life. Eulogies are central to this journey, and have been a part of death rituals for centuries."

'Soul Sketches: How to Craft Meaningful and Authentic Eulogies'is published in ebook format by eBookIt.com and is now available at popular online retailers including Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com and Apple's iBookstore.

Elaine Voci is available for interviews.

CONTACT:

Elaine Voci, Ph.D.
elaine(at)elainevoci(dot)com

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