All poems are original and adapted to the specific needs and wishes of the loved one making the request.

POEM CREATION PROCESS

-Requester and Poet discuss the desired poem.

-Requester provides information via informal interview, written questions, pictures, memorial service video, and/or documents such as eulogies, letters, etc.

-Poet reviews and reflects on the above and creates draft poem.

-Requester reads and approves, corrects and/or adds to draft poem. 

-Poet finalizes poem and provides to requester.

-Requester chooses art/adornment option.

See Sample Poems

ART/ADORNMENT OPTION

Poems can be adorned with exceptional art created by Clare Cooley, a lovely and talented Duluth Artist and Colleague well known for her moving and peaceful drawings and paintings. Cathy will lead you through Clare’s art/adornment process after the Remembrance Poem is created; options include:

-Existing original illustrations

-Commissioned original artwork

Go To Clare Cooley’s Website