A STORY OF FAITH, LOSS, AND A LIFE REBUILT.
Introducing
"The Legacy Project"
When Velanie M. Turner lost the two people she calls BB and Darling, fifteen years of hospice and funeral experience did nothing to prepare her for grieving her own parents. This is her account of trusting God's process, room by room, as she rebuilt a life on the promise of beauty for ashes.
"...to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning..."
Isaiah 61:3
The Story
After more than fifteen years working in hospice and funeral service, Velanie M. Turner thought she understood grief. Then she lost her own parents — the two people she calls BB and Darling — and found that nothing she'd learned professionally could carry her through it personally.
The Legacy Project walks readers through that season using an unforgettable picture: a house being rebuilt, room by room. Each chapter takes on a different part of the home — the foundation, the framework, the roof, the windows — as a way of naming what grief actually does to a life, and what it takes to rebuild one. Grounded in Scripture and anchored by the promise of Isaiah 61:3 — beauty for ashes — this is a vulnerable, hope-filled companion for anyone walking through loss, and a resource pastors and grief ministries can hand to the people they serve with confidence.
A House Rebuilt, Room by Room
Each chapter takes on a different part of the home
01
Foundation
02
Framework
03
Roof
04
Windows
Written from the voice of a 15+ year hospice and funeral service professional with a personal testimony to matchÂ
A memorable, accessible framework: grief explained through the rooms of a house
Scripture-anchored throughout, built around Isaiah 61:3
Speaks to grief beyond bereavement — lost relationships, health, identity, and seasons of life
Why This Book Belongs on Your Shelf
What Readers Are Saying
"I was really impressed. I didn’t feel like I was just reading your story. There were times when I felt like I was right there with you, and other times when something you wrote made me stop and think about my own life."
— Dionn Jones - Houston, TX
"You have a God-given gift for taking everyday moments and connecting them to deeper spirital truths in a way that feels so authentic, encouraging and helped me as a reader, reimagine life’s moments through God’s grace."
— Pastor Enid Henderson - Houston, TX
"This book is for EVERYONE. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world. The work is beautiful and will touch many lives."
— Cherie Thomas - Dallas, TX
Grief support ministries & hospice chaplaincy programs
Perfect For
Women's ministries & small groups
Church bookstores & resource tables
Pastoral care & bereavement counseling
Gift-giving for anyone walking through loss
About the Author
Velanie M. Turner
Velanie M. Turner is an author and professional with over fifteen years of dedicated experience in hospice and funeral services. Her deep understanding of the practical and emotional landscapes of end-of-life care has made her a trusted voice for families navigating loss. After losing her own parents, she felt called to share her personal journey of healing and the spiritual framework that helped her rebuild her life. Velanie lives with her family and continues to advocate for compassionate grief support through her writing and community ministry.
