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: Instead of saying "he was a nice guy," tell the story of the afternoon he spent teaching you how to fish or the time his laugh made an entire room join in.

: If they had a "catchphrase" or a specific bit of wisdom they always shared, making that the center of the story makes the card feel authentic. 2. "Share a Memory" Cards FUNERAL CARDS

: Aim for 2–4 sentences that focus on a single meaningful moment. 3. Short Narrative Poems and Quotes : Instead of saying "he was a nice

: Instead of a full biography, focus on one defining trait, like their adventurous spirit, love of gardening, or infectious laugh. "Share a Memory" Cards : Aim for 2–4

If you are designing a card to hand out at the service, the goal is to capture the "heart" of the person rather than a dry list of dates.

Lawrence S. Wittner (https://www.lawrenceswittner.com/ ) is Professor of History Emeritus at SUNY/Albany and the author of Confronting the Bomb (Stanford University Press).