What to Share for Your Memorial Song

You don’t need to write a life story or get the words right. A few sentences or a short list gives us somewhere to start. Share only what you feel ready to share.

The name you want to hear

Tell us the name you’d like used in the song. That might be a first name, a nickname, or what the grandchildren called them.

If the pronunciation might be unfamiliar, add a hint in the pronunciation field. Keep it separate from the name itself, which also appears on the listening page.

One memory you can picture

Instead of only saying they were kind, you might tell us about the time they drove three hours in a snowstorm to bring you soup when you were sick.

An ordinary memory works too. Sunday dinner, a walk you took together, or the way they waved goodbye can give the lyrics something specific to hold onto.

If you’re stuck, finish this sentence: "I always think of them when..."

A phrase or part of their personality

Did they have a favorite saying? Were they quick to laugh, quietly dependable, or always planning the next trip?

You can include this in your main answer. The separate personality field is optional, so there’s no need to repeat yourself.

Something you’d like to say

If you want a message in the song, share it in your own words. It could be a thank you, a promise, or something you often said to each other.

You can request religious wording if it matters to you. It’s equally fine to ask for a song without it.

Details to leave out

Use the "Anything to avoid" field for names, topics, or words you don’t want included. You don’t need to explain why.

Photos and a title are optional

You can add photos for the listening page or leave them out. The first photo becomes the cover, and additional photos appear in a gallery. Anyone with the listening-page link can view them.

If you have a title in mind, add it. Otherwise, we’ll choose one based on your story.

A short answer is enough

You can start your song with a name and a memory, then choose a musical style. The other story fields are there to help, not to give you more work.