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Holding Space with Michelle

Personalized Writing Services


Sometimes the hardest part is not feeling the love. It is finding the words.

I offer thoughtful, customized writing support for people who need help saying something that matters. Whether you are grieving, honoring someone's life, reaching out with compassion, or trying to write something meaningful under pressure, I can help shape the message with care, honesty, and heart.

This is not generic AI fluff. This is human-centered writing support, built around your voice, your story, and the person or moment you are trying to honor.


What I Can Help With

Services Include

  • Eulogies and memorial tributes
  • Obituaries and death notices
  • Condolence letters and sympathy messages
  • Tributes for anniversaries, birthdays, and remembrance days
  • Legacy letters and personal reflections
  • Supportive writing for difficult or emotional situations

If it matters, it's worth saying well.

Personalized writing services

Transparent Pricing

Pricing

I keep pricing simple, transparent, and based on the level of support you need.

Full Service

Eulogy Writing

$250 – $500

Refinement

Eulogy Editing

$100 – $200

Tributes

Obituaries & Memorials

$150 – $350

Short Messages

Condolence Letters

$40 – $100

Personal Reflections

Legacy Letters

$150 – $400


A Few Sample Lines

So you know what I mean when I say honest.

These are excerpts from past work, shared with permission. None of them are perfect. All of them are true.

Eulogy — Father

"He didn't say 'I love you' easily. But he showed up every single time. And I've started to understand that those two things were the same."

Tribute — Best Friend

"She was the kind of friend who remembered the things you said when you were falling apart — and never brought them up again unless you needed her to."

Celebration of Life — Mother

"She made the most ordinary Tuesdays feel like something worth showing up for. We're still trying to figure out how she did that."

Grief Journal Prompt

"Write about a moment you almost missed — and then didn't. What were you doing when you realized it mattered?"

Memorial Card — Complicated Loss

"Some relationships don't get a clean ending. This is not an ending. It's just where the words run out for now — and that's allowed."

Eulogy — With Humor

"He would have hated a sad funeral. So let the record show: we told the story about the lawnmower. He would have wanted you to laugh."


Why Work With Me

Professional. Personal. No platitudes.

This isn't just a service I offer — it's the thing I'm oddly, specifically suited for. Here's why that matters.

01

I write from lived experience

I've lost both parents and one of my closest friends. I know what it feels like to sit with a blank page when grief is fresh. That's not a credential you study for.

02

I write like a person, not a template

Every piece is built from the details you share. I don't fill in blanks — I listen for the story underneath the story, and write toward that.

03

I hold space for complicated grief

Not every loss is clean. Not every relationship was easy. I can write for the messy, the ambivalent, and the "I don't know how to feel" — without judgment.

04

I work quickly when time is short

Services are often planned in days, not weeks. If you're under a deadline, tell me upfront — I'll do everything I can to make it work without cutting corners.

05

You stay in control throughout

This is your piece, your person, your moment. I offer drafts and suggestions — I never decide what your story should be. You always have final say.

06

Warmth is non-negotiable

There's always a human on the other end of the email. I respond with care, communicate clearly, and genuinely want this to go well for you.

"Her eulogy writing services are top-notch — honest, personal, and often surprisingly funny in just the right way. She brings wit, warmth, and genuine care to everything she creates."

— Rika Hood  ·  Verified Google Review


How to Get Started

You don't have to have it all figured out before you reach out.

The hardest part is usually just starting. Here's how simple it actually is.

1.
Email me at info@holdingspacewithmichelle.org Tell me what you need — even a rough idea is enough. I'll reply within one business day.
2.
We'll discuss your needs and timeline Pricing is shared upfront, no surprises. I want to make sure we're a good fit before we begin.
3.
I'll send you a short intake form Open-ended questions about the person, the moment, and the tone you're hoping for. Answer as much or as little as you like.
4.
I write. You read. We refine together. Every project includes at least two rounds of revision. The goal is always a piece that feels true — not just grammatically correct.
Email Me to Get Started No commitment required. Just a conversation.