Step 1 of 9 · About You

Let's start with you

A few details about who you are and your relationship to the deceased.

Your Information

Your Name

Your Email

Phone Number (optional)

Your Relationship to the Deceased

Who will deliver the Words of Remembrance?

Step 2 of 9 · About Your Loved One

Tell us about them

Basic biographical details. The storytelling and faith questions come later.

Basic Information

Full Legal Name

Nicknames (and who used them)

Date of Birth

Date of Passing

Place of Birth

Place of Passing

Cause / Manner of Passing (optional — helps with tone)

Step 3 of 9 · Family

Their family

Tell us about the important people in their life.

Parents & Siblings

Parents' Names & Backgrounds

Siblings (names, birth order, living or deceased)

Spouse / Partner

Spouse / Partner Name

Marriage Date (approx. ok)

How did they meet? (optional)

Children & Grandchildren

Children's Names & Ages (include step / adopted)

Grandchildren (and great-grandchildren if any)

Step 4 of 9 · Life Story

Their life story

Education, career, military service, and the places they called home.

Growing Up

Childhood / Growing Up

High School Name

Graduation Year (approx. ok)

College / Education

Did they attend college, trade school, or further education?

Yes No

Institution, Degree, and Years

Military Service

Did they serve in the military?

Yes No

Branch

Rank at Discharge

Years of Service

Deployments / Where Served

Awards, Medals, or Commendations (optional)

Career

Career history — major jobs, companies, roles

Did they retire? (year and what they did in retirement)

Places & Affiliations

Major places they lived

Organizations, clubs, volunteer groups (optional)

Awards or honors (community, professional — optional)

Step 5 of 9 · Faith & Parish

Their Catholic faith

Understanding their faith life helps us write Words of Remembrance that honor both the person and the tradition.

Parish & Celebrant

Parish Name

Parish City

Celebrant (priest's name)

Faith Journey

Relationship to Catholic Faith

Sacraments Received

Baptism

First Communion

Confirmation

Marriage

Anointing of the Sick

Holy Orders

Faith Story (optional)

Patron Saint (optional)

Parish Ministries / Involvement (optional)

Additional Parish Involvement (optional)

Step 6 of 9 · Readings & Hymns

Readings & hymns for the Mass

Select readings and hymns for the Funeral Mass. If you're unsure about any selection, leave it blank and we'll suggest appropriate options.

Scripture Readings

Select readings for the Funeral Mass. If you're unsure, leave blank and we'll suggest appropriate readings.

Old Testament Reading

Responsorial Psalm

New Testament Reading

Gospel

Hymns for the Mass

Select hymns for the Mass. If you're unsure, leave blank and we'll suggest appropriate hymns.

Entrance Hymn

Offertory Hymn

Communion Hymn

Recessional Hymn

Rites Planned

Which rites are planned?

Vigil (Wake)

Funeral Mass

Committal (Graveside)

Rosary at Vigil?

Vigil Date & Time (if known)

Mass Date & Time (if known)

Committal Date & Time (if known)

Committal Location

Step 7 of 9 · Character & Legacy

Who they really were

Step back from the facts. These questions are where the Words of Remembrance really take shape. Take your time.

The One-Word Legacy

If you had to describe their life in one word or short phrase, what would it be?

Resilient

Devoted

Joyful

Faithful

Generous

Fierce

Steady

Adventurous

Gentle

Unstoppable

Tell us why that word. What moment or pattern makes you say that?

The Role They Played Best

What role did they play best? Select all that apply.

🏠 Parent / Grandparent

💑 Spouse / Partner

🎖 Military Veteran

✨ Person of Faith

💼 Career Builder

🤝 Community Leader

🍻 Friend / Connector

📚 Mentor / Teacher

🌱 Caregiver

🗺 Adventurer / Traveler

🎨 Artist / Creative

🏆 Athlete / Competitor

🎉 Life of the Party

🕊 Quiet Strength

The Emotional Target

When people walk out of the service, what do you want them to feel?

Grateful celebration

Warm reflection

Inspired

Comforted

Laughing through tears

Proud

At peace

They knew them better

The Signature Story

Is there a story you find yourself telling over and over — the one that makes people say "that is SO them"?

Yes, there is Not that I can think of

Tell us the story

Why does this story matter? What does it say about who they were?

Step 8 of 9 · Style Preferences

Shape the Words of Remembrance

Help us understand the personality, voice, and length that's right for your loved one.

Tone & Personality

Tone

Warm & Humorous

Formal & Dignified

Reverent

Gentle & Reflective

Bittersweet

Celebratory

Their Personality — pick up to three

Humble

Proud

Quiet strength

Life of the party

Fierce

Gentle

Hardworking

Stubborn

Warm

Reserved

Funny

Spiritual

Words of Remembrance Length

2-3 min

~300-500 words

Brief

3-5 min

~500-800 words

Standard

5-7 min

~800-1,100 words

Extended

Final Details

Anything you do NOT want included?

Anything essential we haven't asked about?

Custom Poem or Verse (optional)

Is there a poem, verse, or passage you'd like included?

Type or paste it here. If left blank, we'll select fitting passages.

Step 9 of 9 · Photos & Package

Photos, package & submit

Upload photos, choose your package, review your answers, then submit. You'll see a preview of everything before you pay.

Upload Photos (optional)

Photos make the memorial slideshow beautiful. Add up to 20 photos — from childhood to recent years.

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Drag photos here

or browse your device

JPEG or PNG, up to 20 photos

Choose Your Package

Words Only

$39

Words of Remembrance
Newspaper-ready obituary
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Memorial slideshow
Downloadable video

Complete Memorial

$79

Words of Remembrance
Newspaper-ready obituary
Copy, download & print
Memorial photo slideshow
Downloadable video