If you’ve ever thought about telling your story or compiling your family’s history to share as a living legacy, or having the final say by writing your own obituary, here’s something to consider — what happens if you don’t?

Imagine the family stories that could be lost forever without your intimate knowledge and memories of your parents, their parents and extended family, their struggles and triumphs and, of course, your own.

When it comes to using Your Everlasting Words as a living obituary, ask yourself, if you don’t plan on writing it, who will in that time of grief? Your spouse/partner, close friend or adult child? If that’s the case, then play a round of a game I like to call, “But do they know…?”

Do they know where you were born, what schools you attended, where you met your significant other(s), which accomplishments you’re most proud of? Do they know you like to dance in the kitchen while making dinner — or you’ve always regretted never learning to skydive?

This is where I can help.

I can write your story as a living obituary and narrow the focus down to what truly matters to you, to the final message you want to be remembered by. I’ll also ensure the photos used are your favourites and not that “one” shot you always dread seeing.

Consider this — do your adult children have any idea one of your favourite things to do is pay for other players’ golf games at the course, or that you’re the only grandmother in your online poker club?

Why not surprise them all with everlasting words they’ll never forget — and truly have the final say.

We thank family and friends for allowing us to share these living legacies.