What to Include in Your Memorial Song: A Guide

Creating a memorial song starts with sharing your story. Here is what helps us create the most moving tribute possible.

Start With Their Name

It might seem obvious, but hearing your loved one's name woven into a song is one of the most powerful moments. Tell us what you called them, their full name, their nickname, or what the grandchildren called them.

Share Specific Memories

The more specific, the better. Instead of saying they were kind, tell us about the time they drove three hours in a snowstorm to bring you soup when you were sick. Specific memories create specific lyrics that feel deeply personal.

Describe Their Personality

Were they the life of the party or the quiet strength of the family? Did they have a signature laugh, a favorite phrase, or a way of making everyone feel welcome?

Their Impact On You

How did they change your life? What did they teach you? What do you carry with you because of them?

What You Want to Say

Is there something you wish you could tell them? A thank you, an I love you, a promise? These final messages often become the emotional heart of the song.

What to Avoid

Let us know if there are topics that would be painful or inappropriate. We want every word to bring comfort, not pain.

Do Not Worry About Being Perfect

You do not need to be a writer. Share your thoughts however they come, messy, emotional, or stream-of-consciousness. We will craft it into something beautiful.