26/08/2026
Out of the many heartfelt tributes following the sad news of Dolly Parton’s passing, one particular message has truly stood out to us.
Dolly had planned for her own passing to be announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, years before it became a reality. The result was a deeply personal and poignant message, delivered by someone who knew and loved her not just as an international icon, but as Aunt Dolly.
In our profession, we understand how important it can be to make sure a final farewell reflects the person at the heart of it. Dolly’s thoughtful planning of this announcement feels like a powerful reminder that even in death, there can be space for personality, love, faith and the wishes of the person we are saying goodbye to.
Of all the tributes we have seen, this one stands out to us because it feels so personal. A final message, shared exactly as she had wished, by someone she had chosen to tell the world.
Dolly touched millions of lives, but in this moment, we were reminded of the woman behind the legend and the importance of those closest to us carrying forward our story. 🤍
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