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LEGACY LETTER QUESTIONNAIRE

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Don’t worry about writing perfectly.
Just answer in your own words—even short thoughts are fine.
I’ll take what you share and shape it into a meaningful, natural letter that truly sounds like you.
Complete the questions below in the body of an email addressed to [email protected]
Don't know how to copy and paste? Here's how:
On a PC (Windows)
  1. Highlight the questionnaire text below (Click and drag your mouse over all the questions)
  2. Right-click and select Copy (or press Ctrl + C)
  3. Open a new email to me at [email protected]
  4. Click inside the email body and Paste (Right-click → Paste or press Ctrl + V)
  5. Type your answers directly after each question
  6. Hit Send when you're ready

On a Mac (Apple)
  1. Highlight the questionnaire text below (Click and drag your mouse over all the questions)
  2. Right-click and select Copy (or press Command ⌘ + C)
  3. Open a new email to me at [email protected]
  4. Click inside the email body and Paste (Right-click → Paste or press Command ⌘ + V)
  5. Type your answers directly after each question
  6. Hit Send when you're ready
If this seems confusing, I also offer a guided session by phone or Zoom. Choose Option 2 on the Legacy Letters tab above. If you've already paid, you can add the Zoom/phone call option by clicking HERE.
ABOUT YOU
  • Your name:
  • Email:
  • Who is this letter for? (name + relationship)

THE MOMENT
  • What made you decide to write this letter now?
  • Is this letter meant to be:
    • ☐ Given soon
    • ☐ For the future
    • ☐ “Just in case / someday”

YOUR RELATIONSHIP
  • How would you describe your relationship with this person?
  • What are 2–3 words that describe them?

WHAT THEY MEAN TO YOU
  • What do you love most about them?
  • What do you appreciate about them that you may not say often enough?
  • What are you most proud of about them?

MEMORIES
  • What are 1–3 memories that come to mind right away?
  • Is there a moment that really captures who they are?

WHAT YOU WANT THEM TO KNOW
  • What is something you’ve always wanted to say, but haven’t?
  • If they remember one thing from this letter, what would you want it to be?

HOPES & WISDOM
  • What do you hope for their life going forward?
  • Is there any advice, encouragement, or life lesson you’d want to share?

YOUR VOICE
  • Are there things you often say to them?
  • Any phrases, sayings, or inside jokes you’d like included?

OPTIONAL (BUT POWERFUL)
  • Are there things you wish you had said sooner?
  • Is there anything you want to apologize for, acknowledge, or make peace with?

TONE & STYLE
  • What tone would you prefer?
    • ☐ Warm and conversational
    • ☐ More formal
    • ☐ Light touches of humor
    • ☐ Deeply reflective
  • Length preference:
    • ☐ Short (1–2 pages)
    • ☐ Medium (2–3 pages)
    • ☐ Longer

FINAL DETAILS
  • When would you like this completed?
  • Anything else you’d like included?
The Eulogy Writers and Legacy Letters
105 Hat Bender Ct.
​Georgetown, TX 78633
Writer: Steve Schafer
Steve's Personal Cell Phone: (734) 846-3072

Steve's Personal email:  [email protected]                   
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