Remembering a Life resources help demystify a taboo topic by encouraging people to have healthy, meaningful discussions about life, death, and how they want to be remembered. When used by end-of-life professionals, these resources connect families and individuals to the information they need every step of the way and help you as you transfer care of a family’s loved one to the care of a funeral professional. From having conversations about how people want to be remembered to planning a meaningful tribute and beginning the grief journey, Remembering a Life resources provide valuable information and complement the important work you do to serve families.
Remembering a Life and its network of funeral directors, all members of the National Funeral Directors Association, are your partners in helping families during one of the most difficult times of their lives. Our free Remembering a Life Idea Guide for End-of-life Professionals can help you get started, with information and inspiration about some of the resources Remembering a Life has available:
The guide also includes creative ways you can use Remembering a Life resources with your families, as creative tools in workshops and events, and to coordinate community activities.
Posted 10/7/2025