Have The Talk of a Lifetime

Remember the things that matter most​.

Meaningful memorialization of a loved one’s passing can transform, heal, and comfort us. It highlights our loved ones’ sacrifices, reminds us of the things that they value, and inspires us with their life stories.

Have the Talk of a Lifetime

Have the Talk of a Lifetime, a program created by The Funeral and Memorial Information Council, was designed to help families have meaningful conversations about the things that matter most in their lives.

These discussions can give important insights to the people they left behind — insights that can be used to honor and remember the lives of their loved ones.

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50 Questions that will help you learn more about your loved ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This program was designed by the Funeral and Memorial Information Council to help families have meaningful conversations about the things that matter most in their lives.
  • These discussions provide valuable insights to family members — insights that can later be used as a guideline when honoring their final wishes.
  • Although daily conversations with loved ones happen often, they are not often meaningful and deep.
  • These are the conversations that help us see loved ones in a different and more positive light. They provide clarity on what the person loved most and what was important in their life.
  • You don’t have to wait for a special moment, start the conversation anytime, anywhere whether it be a meal together, an evening walk, a family gathering or simply playing games.
  • Visual prompts such as photos, mementos, souvenirs, or visiting memorable places can be great conversation starters.
  • Have the talk with anyone you love – grandparents, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and on and on. It doesn’t have to be associated with end of life – these conversations can and should be happening any time.