MY FAREWELL WISHES — WHAT A FAREWELL
An editable personal planning template

This records preferences for a celebration of your life. It is not a will, medical directive, legally binding funeral instruction, service contract or booking. Legal funeral and estate arrangements need their own appropriate documents and advice. No payment or escrow arrangement is created.

Keep your completed copy privately. Give it to people you trust; this website does not receive or store it. Do not put passwords, bank/card details or medical records here.

1. MY PLAN
My name:
Date / version:
Review date:
Where my current copy is kept:
Which older version this replaces:

2. MY PEOPLE
Main trusted contact and how to reach them:
Backup contact and how to reach them:
I have shared this copy with:
Who should be invited (list or location of the guest list):
People who may need travel, access or language support:
How friends abroad could contribute:
How I would like disagreements about these wishes handled:

3. THE GATHERING
Country, region/province and town:
Preferred place and a practical alternative:
Preferred format (aperitivo, lunch, hosted remembrance, another idea):
Approximate guest count:
Church service followed by a separate gathering / secular farewell:
On the funeral day / later / anniversary:
The atmosphere I would like, in three words:
What matters most to me:
What I do not want:
Choices my trusted person may adapt if needed:

4. MY STORIES AND PRESENCE
Photograph or optional illustrated portrait to use, and where it can be found:
Who may approve its use:
A theme inspired by my life:
Three stories I would love people to remember:
Favourite sayings:
What should remain private:
Memory-card text or prompts:
A keepsake guests could take home:

5. FOOD, DRINKS AND MUSIC
Favourite dishes / recipes and where to find them:
Wine or other drinks I like:
Alcohol-free options:
Dietary and accessibility arrangements to consider:
Playlist and where to find it:
Opening song:
Closing song:
Music I do not want:

6. WORDS AND MOMENTS
People I would like invited to speak (without obligation):
Readings or words to share and where to find them:
A shared toast or ritual:
A quiet moment:
Space for guests who prefer not to participate:
A suggested running order:

7. BUDGET AND PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS
Indicative budget and currency (not a deposit or price guarantee):
My priorities if costs need to be reduced:
How I want decisions on extra costs to be made:
Existing relevant provider/contract, if any (do not include account numbers):
Where my trusted person can find those documents securely:

Future funding note: What a Farewell does not currently offer prepayment or escrow and does not hold or reserve funds. An independent-custodian option is under evaluation. Do not send money based on this template. Inflation, fees, cancellation, refunds, provider continuity and release rules would need a separate agreed arrangement.

8. SHARING AND UPDATING
Who has agreed to help:
Date I discussed these wishes with them:
Permissions for private photographs, stories and recordings:
Whether any material may be made public (separate, specific permission needed):
Next review date:
Additional wishes:

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