the kin-soul™ story |
Regrettably, my client passed away before her final wish could be fulfilled. She was a young mother who yearned to organize a family reunion for her children to meet their distant cousins, hoping it would give her peace of mind. Tragically, instead of gathering for the reunion, family members and relatives would now be traveling for her funeral. My role shifted from arranging the reunion to offering comfort to her sister, with whom I had become acquainted through our correspondence and conversations.
On the day of the visitation, I entered a crowded funeral home. Having only known my client, I was at a loss to identify her family. No one stood out; any of the attendees could have been relatives. I searched for faces that resembled my client's. Several women were embracing and weeping—could one be her sister or mother? A group of women her age caught my attention—was her sister among them?
Without any leads, I approached some associates, hoping they could identify the sister. To my dismay, they were unaware she had a sister and inquired about her parents' presence. Frustrated and unable to offer solace to her immediate family, I left, hoping to connect with them at the funeral service the next morning.
In a packed chapel the next day, a woman approached the pulpit and announced, "This letter was written by my sister." I was taken aback, filled with sadness and anger. I had seen this woman the day before at the visitation, standing alone on the funeral home's porch. Unrecognized and isolated, she mourned in solitude.
My mind was racing. How did this happen? How could this be possible? The situation is incredibly sad. It's not the time for the immediate family to introduce themselves. Days later, I heard unfortunate similar situations: a grown son flew home for his father's funeral and was overlooked because he wasn't recognized; a grandmother sat quietly alone at her granddaughter's visitation, with visitors unaware. These endless stories inspired the concept of Kin-Soul™. Whether it's a funeral service, memorial, celebration of life, or any mourning period, it's a time for the living to express admiration and pay respects. Kin-Soul™ ensures that those who mourn receive consolation. Individuals in mourning need to express their sorrow to begin healing. Kin-Soul™ is designed to silently identify mourners, worn over the heart to honor their departed loved one and signify their need for consolation.
Over the years of developing Kin-Soul™, I've come to understand the immense compassion, care, and dedication present within the funeral industry for those they serve. I would like to express my gratitude to the professionals in the industry who have contributed their insights to the development of Kin-Soul™, as well as to the public for sharing their stories and reasons for wanting Kin-Soul™.
Kin-Soul™ serves a meaningful purpose. I am committed to ensuring that Kin-Soul™ offers comfort and fulfills its intended role. Let us ensure that Kin-Soul™ is worn over the hearts of the grieving to initiate the healing process.
Kimberly (Frank's Daughter),
Founder of Kin-Soul™
On the day of the visitation, I entered a crowded funeral home. Having only known my client, I was at a loss to identify her family. No one stood out; any of the attendees could have been relatives. I searched for faces that resembled my client's. Several women were embracing and weeping—could one be her sister or mother? A group of women her age caught my attention—was her sister among them?
Without any leads, I approached some associates, hoping they could identify the sister. To my dismay, they were unaware she had a sister and inquired about her parents' presence. Frustrated and unable to offer solace to her immediate family, I left, hoping to connect with them at the funeral service the next morning.
In a packed chapel the next day, a woman approached the pulpit and announced, "This letter was written by my sister." I was taken aback, filled with sadness and anger. I had seen this woman the day before at the visitation, standing alone on the funeral home's porch. Unrecognized and isolated, she mourned in solitude.
My mind was racing. How did this happen? How could this be possible? The situation is incredibly sad. It's not the time for the immediate family to introduce themselves. Days later, I heard unfortunate similar situations: a grown son flew home for his father's funeral and was overlooked because he wasn't recognized; a grandmother sat quietly alone at her granddaughter's visitation, with visitors unaware. These endless stories inspired the concept of Kin-Soul™. Whether it's a funeral service, memorial, celebration of life, or any mourning period, it's a time for the living to express admiration and pay respects. Kin-Soul™ ensures that those who mourn receive consolation. Individuals in mourning need to express their sorrow to begin healing. Kin-Soul™ is designed to silently identify mourners, worn over the heart to honor their departed loved one and signify their need for consolation.
Over the years of developing Kin-Soul™, I've come to understand the immense compassion, care, and dedication present within the funeral industry for those they serve. I would like to express my gratitude to the professionals in the industry who have contributed their insights to the development of Kin-Soul™, as well as to the public for sharing their stories and reasons for wanting Kin-Soul™.
Kin-Soul™ serves a meaningful purpose. I am committed to ensuring that Kin-Soul™ offers comfort and fulfills its intended role. Let us ensure that Kin-Soul™ is worn over the hearts of the grieving to initiate the healing process.
Kimberly (Frank's Daughter),
Founder of Kin-Soul™