A gentle worksheet for families

Planning a personal farewell

You do not need to complete every section. These prompts can help you gather memories and ideas at your own pace.

Keep your notes privately. Please avoid sending sensitive personal information through the initial enquiry form.

Remembering their life

What name did they prefer? What were their interests, values, habits, favourite sayings and proudest moments?

Which small everyday moments or important occasions show who they were?

Which songs, poems, prayers, hymns or readings might feel right? Who might wish to contribute?

Would you prefer a quiet farewell, gentle humour, a celebration of life, religious elements or a mixture?

Would anyone like to speak, read, choose music or share a memory? It is fine to ask me to read on their behalf.

Note the venue, possible date, funeral director, accessibility requirements and any questions to discuss.

We can use any notes you wish to share as a starting point for a thoughtful conversation.