Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, left an undeniable mark in music.
To honor his life and career (and larger-than-life legacy), we are taking an up-close look at the King of Rock 'n' Roll- from his humble beginnings and unprecedented rise to fame to his untimely death and world-famous grave in Graceland, Memphis, TN.
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Who is Selena Quintanilla-Pérez?
Also known as the “Queen of Tejano,” Selena Quintanilla-Pérez found her fame as a Mexican-American singer in the heart of Texas.
Hit songs, including Dreaming of You, Bidi Bidi Bom Bom, and I Could Fall in Love brought her to world-wide fame in the early ‘90s. Her presence was larger than life, and her tragic, senseless death brought the world to tears.
Losing a loved one is a very personal experience. Each individual goes through and processes the grief differently. Throughout the history of grief, we've found ways to remember those who have passed away through eulogies and elegies.
Two beautiful traditions that often come up in this context are elegies and eulogies. While their names might sound similar, they serve distinct purposes while offering unique ways to express grief and celebrate a life well-lived. Let's explore the unique roles of each and how you can use them! A lot has happened in five years! 5 years ago, I started eulogiesbyaubrey.com at my kitchen table. Needless to say, a lot has changed since then. 😊 I'm grateful to the families who've placed their trust in me, and for the people God has placed in my path to help me grow Eulogies by Aubrey into what it is today. I'm so excited to see what the future holds! Keep an eye out for updates as Eulogies by Aubrey continues to evolve! AubreyEulogies by Aubrey founder and eulogy writer. Learn more about Aubrey and her experience in the funeral industry. How 'The Fall of Freddie the Leaf' Helped Me Cope with Loss as a Child
I was in the 4th grade when I was first introduced to Leo Buscaglia. I met him through his book, “The Fall of Freddie the Leaf,” a sweet little story about a leaf’s journey through the cycle of life, from spring to winter (birth to death).
I was pretty close to Mrs. D., the counselor at my elementary school (many of the students were…she was a special lady). When a relative passed away that school year, I was called into her office to talk about how I was feeling. On January 2nd, our little beta fish passed away.Dubbed "Mr. Fish" by my daughter when we first got him a few years ago, Mr. Fish quickly became a fixture in our home. Always one to offer a little bit of color to brighten our day, he was a blue and deep red hue, and happy to show off his graceful swimming abilities whenever we'd walk by his tank.
We are trying something new this year : ) Throughout the month of December, every eulogy order received at eulogiesbyaubrey.com will go toward one Newborn Bundle through Compassion International, a respected Christian humanitarian aid organization. At a $198 value, for an expecting mother in need, your order will provide:
Click here to learn more about the bundle. This is one way you can make a difference for others this season, while also finding a little bit of light in the midst of sorrow. Thank you for making a difference in Jesus' name! -Aubrey Have you heard of the AI (artificial intelligence) takeover? In recent years, whispers of AI - and its immeasurable potential - have been steadily becoming louder. As of 2023, AI has seemingly taken over the Internet and indeed the whole world. It's generally considered be a good technological innovation; AI can reduce workloads, promote efficiency in business, and perform tasks with lightning speed, often for little to no investment, or even error. It can be used for fun, too, just check out all the new apps that have come out this year utilizing it. However, there are some downsides to the takeover of AI. As a eulogy writer, one of the most glaring downsides is this: the lack of real human connection. In a time of mourning, over the loss of someone you deeply loved, the human touch is still desperately needed. AI is not sentient in this way (not yet, anyway), and a robot can't really understand what you are feeling. I do appreciate how accessible AI is, to everyone. It's no secret that AI can literally write a one-of-a-kind speech for you, using just a few prompts. That includes a eulogy. There's no denying that this can be a wonderful thing for so many people, and if you are one of them, more power to you! I believe that every loved one deserves a quality eulogy, and I love to see it happen, even if it's with help from AI. As I continue to learn more about this application and the many positive ways it can be utilized, also know that I am still here for you with any questions you may have concerning your speech. Keeping that in mind, I do want to assure you that Eulogies by Aubrey has never, and will never, use AI in this way. Every single eulogy order I receive is responded to and written by my own hand, using the beautiful thoughts you provide through my online eulogy order form (found here). And every single email or message you send to me, is thoughtfully responded by myself as quickly as possible. I may never be as quick or expedient as a robot, but I promise you, my heart is real : ) Do you have any further thoughts regarding AI? In what ways has it changed or improved the way you live, work, and play? Leave your thoughts in a comment below.
-Aubrey As Pride Month comes to an end, know that my support for you does not.Let's make something crystal clear: Eulogies by Aubrey is inclusive to families of all beliefs and walks of life. This includes the LGBTQ+ community. It is never my job to judge people, or their loved ones, especially during times of grief. It my job to love others, and to serve those who place their trust in me and my business with the utmost dignity and respect. If you are LGBTQ+, including non-binary or transgender, or if the loved one whom you are grieving was, you are safe to be honest and open here. I promise. Considering this, I have updated the questionnaire on my Order Page to reflect the need for pronouns, as opposed to requesting gender (which I did in order to get a loved one's pronouns right anyway, while writing). Please feel free to comment below with any other ideas you have for improving my site to make it more welcoming for all. Love, Aubrey 🏳️🌈 "If you are not personally free to be yourself in that most important of all human activities...the expression of love...then life itself loses its meaning."
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