If your family created a farewell that felt honest and true, we would be honored to hear about it.

There is no single right way to say goodbye. Some gatherings are large. Some are small. Some follow long-standing traditions. Others are simple moments at home.

What they share is a decision to acknowledge a life.

If you would like to contribute a story, here is a simple outline that may help you begin.

A Simple Way to Tell Your Story

You don’t need to write perfectly. Just write honestly. Many stories naturally follow this pattern:

1. The Beginning
How did things start?
What were you feeling?
Were you unsure what to do?

2. The Turning Point
What made you decide to gather or do something?
Was there a conversation? A realization? A suggestion from someone else?

3. What You Did
Where did it take place?
Who was there?
What stands out when you think back on it?

4. Afterward
How did it feel once it was over?
What are you most grateful for now?

There’s no need to explain the meaning. Simply describe what happened.

A Note About Editing and Privacy

To protect privacy and ensure clarity, submitted stories may be lightly edited for length and readability.

Identifying details such as full names, exact locations, or other personal information may be changed or removed unless you request otherwise.

Our goal is to preserve the heart of your experience while making it accessible to readers.

How to Submit

Using the form below include:

Your first name

Your last name (optional)

Your email address so we can contact you with clarifying questions

State or region (optional)

Paste in your story (write it in Google Docs first)

Check Yes or No to give us consent to publish

Check Yes or No to publish your first name or to remain anonymous

We will review each submission before publication.

Thank you for considering sharing your story. What you experienced may offer reassurance to someone else who is quietly wondering what to do.