Memorial and Remembrance Checklist

Name and names formerly known by

Date and place of birth

Parents/names and occupations/interesting tidbits/genealogic info. If deceased, year(s) of death. If living, where they live now

Siblings/names/dates of birth/present locations/relationships (example: “best friend for over 50 years;” “estranged for two decades but then became closest confidant”)

Spouse or partners/wedding date/years married/divorced

 Offspring/names/dates of birth/present location/professions or academic achievements

 Grandchildren/names/dates of birth/present locations or achievements

 Important friends/people in life including why that person/people is/are important and the years you were close

 Pets

 Spiritual/religious affiliations and involvements

 Military service/rank/where served/other relevant information

 Education/schools attended/years and cities/degrees attained/subjects studied

 Career/profession or jobs/activities/achievements

Volunteerism/community activism/clubs and hobbies/achievements and recognitions

Childhood activities/hobbies/camps/friends/events that factor into “who you became”

Avocations/interests and accomplishments in non-career areas (example: “sailed all Great Lakes in 1981;” “received Master Gardener certificate in 1997”)

Places lived including years, favorites and why

Places visited including favorites and why/with who

Up to five “important” or “best” memories

Story you tell that most makes your spouse/friends/children roll their eyes at you telling it. (Not again!)

Obstacles (health, social, economic) overcome to get where you are:

Up to five accomplishments of which you’re proud: these can be awards, honors, publications, patents, recipes, career/religious/military/avocational personal bests, relationships

Up to five adjectives that define you and why you chose them.

What makes YOU special: for what do you WANT to be remembered?