I routinely take calls from family members who have lost a loved one and they are trying to write an obituary for them. This can be a very difficult for family members to write, especially during the immediate aftermath of loss. Many times I hear, "there must be an easier way to do this." No one wants to write their obituary in advance because it's such a difficult thing to consider, but a great alternative is writing your Life Story for their family to help them with this at the time of need.
Your Life Story can be fun to write and it can also be a way to include your family to get some of their favorite memories and thoughts. Many times, writing a Life Story can encourage you more than you can ever imagine, because you'll hear what you've meant to people and they will open up to you like never before. In addition, this can be a time for you to tell your family how much they mean to you. This is also an opportunity for you to share stories that they may have never known about your childhood and other parts of your life.
The best way to begin is to get started now. This is not something that you want to put off. Write down your ideas on paper and try to think about all of the most important events in your life. This can be about your childhood, your education, your wedding, children and grandchildren... Also, perhaps include your involvement in your place of worship and other organizations with which you are involved.
Get your friends and family involved and have fun with it. If you need help getting started, feel free to contact me at (951) 737-4040 ext. 1 or The Personal Family General Counsel.
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