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Creating Memories and a Legacy

There are some unique and individual memory making ideas that some people choose to do while their loved one has the energy:

Record their voice

One of the most treasured keepsakes can be a person’s voice.

Ideas to record their voice could be by:

  • Have them read a favourite children’s book

  • Sharing family stories, or favourite memories

  • Leaving messages for loved ones

  • Singing a favourite song

Making Videos

Having videos that family and friends can look back on, can mean so much.

  • Video leaving messages for loved ones

  • Singing or dancing

  • Talking about their life, what they loved, and special memories

Ask Questions That You May Wish You Asked 

  • When did you feel most alive?

  • What are some of your most important accomplishments?

  • Is there specific things you want your family to know about you?

  • What have you learned about life that you wish to pass on?

  • What are your hopes and dreams for your loved ones?

  • What made you laugh the most?

  • Tell me about your life history, especially the parts you remember most, or think are the most important?

  • Favourite things? Song/s, book, place, meal, movie, family tradition, and saying or quote.

Create a legacy letter

Handwritten notes if able, can be a special gift to pass on:

  • A partner

  • Children

  • Siblings

  • Grandchildren

  • Friends

Create a Memory Box

This can include:

  • Letters

  • Photographs

  • Accomplishments

  • Favourite recipes 

  • Heirlooms

  • Personal items

A memory box can be especially meaningful to children or siblings.

Handprints or Fingerprints

Sometimes this is one thing loved ones had wished they had gotten that can become treasured keepsakes

It can either be created by ink, or a clay impression. Making artwork together can also be special.

Taking photos of your loved ones hands and particularly children’s feet can also be special to look back on.