Submit a Story

A remembrance, told plainly, becomes a record that outlasts us.

Story guidelines

Before you write, a few principles to keep this archive honest and dignified:

Tell the truth. Real lives, told plainly, are the strongest stories.
Honor the person. This is a memorial, not a comment thread or a controversy.
Stay specific. A small detail — a song, a meal, a saying — often carries more than a long biography.
Respect the family. If you are not next of kin, please be confident the family would welcome the story being public.
One name per submission. Each story honors one person.
Length. 200–1,500 words is the sweet spot. Longer is fine if the life calls for it.

Every submission is reviewed by a human. We may write you back with a small note before publishing — please make sure your email is correct.

Name of person being honored *

Their dates (optional)

Your name *

Your email *

Your relationship to the person (optional)

One-line story summary *

This appears at the top of the published page. Up to about 220 characters.

Full story *

200–1,500 words is the sweet spot.

Photo / document — follow-up note (optional)

Privacy preference *

I confirm I have the right to share this story and any future material I send, and that what I have written is true to the best of my knowledge. *

It is okay to email me with editorial questions, clarifications, or to request a photo before publishing.

I have read and agree to the Story Submission Terms, the Terms of Service, and the Privacy Policy. *

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