Remembrance Poet

Cathy would be honored to share her gift of giving form to the memory of your loved one.

As a Remembrance Poet, Cathy distills and translates stories, memories and feelings into deeply moving Remembrance Poems. In 2020 Cathy transitioned from a career in healthcare to bring her passion for poetry to life by forming Honor & Comfort. She creates Remembrance Poems to both honor the departed and comfort those who remain. Cathy’s personal experience with loss and years as a registered nurse taught her to be compassionate and comfortable with the strong emotions that surround death.

Cathy realized the power of Remembrance Poems on a personal level decades ago when she began writing poetry following the deaths of her mother and father. She broadened her outreach to create poems for others by gently gathering details about the deceased from a family member or friend.

Cathy has written many styles of Remembrance Poems, including tribute poetry, poems of comfort, and brief pieces for funeral/celebration service leaflets.

Cathy finds her inspiration from shared experiences of loved ones and loss, works by a variety of poets and authors, nature, and knowledge of spiritual and faith traditions. She also draws on the energy of her dog, Ursi (little she-bear), who although is not a good editor, provides unlimited unconditional love and support.