As I Knew Me -Sampler | Write Your Life Story, Your Wishes & Your Own Obituary
As I Knew Me -Sampler | Write Your Life Story, Your Wishes & Your Own Obituary
No one can tell your story better than you.
At funerals, people do their best — but they guess. They leave things out. They get things wrong. They tell the version of you they thought they knew.
As I Knew Me is a workbook for writing it yourself, while you're living: your story, your wishes, and your own obituary, in your own words.
This Sampler is where it starts — a complete first piece of the full kit, made so you can feel what it's like to be asked the right questions.
What's inside (24 pages, printable PDF):
- A welcome that explains how to use it — and how to keep it private and safe
- Chapter One — The Roots: Where I Began — a full life-story chapter: who raised you, your childhood home, school, first dreams, faith, culture, and traditions, with room to write it all down
- My Wishes, My Way — the kind of service you want (or don't), music, readings, photos, what to do and what not to do, burial or cremation, keepsakes, and who should be told
- Write Your Own Obituary — a step-by-step worksheet, a full draft page, a 75-word short version, and your legacy line: the one sentence you want remembered
- A preview of the full As I Knew Me kit, coming for the people who want to finish the whole story
This sampler is for you if:
- You live a quiet life and wonder if anyone really knows the real you
- You don't have children, or you live on your own, and there's no "default" person to tell your story
- You're loud, flashy, and particular — and you want it done your way
- You just want your people to have the facts straight, from you
How it works:
1. Order, and your PDF arrives by email and download link right away — nothing ships
2. Print it at home (Letter size, 8.5" × 11") or keep it on a tablet
3. Fill it in by hand, a page at a time, in any order, at your own pace
4. Keep it somewhere safe — and tell one person where it is
Please note: This is a story and wishes workbook. It is not a will or a legal document, and it's not a place for passwords or account numbers. Your legal papers still matter — this makes sure your story is right, too.
Did you see me? Did you hear me? Do I matter?
Yes. Write it like it does.
By Kipean Designs, makers of memorial keepsakes for the people who matter most.
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FAQ
How do I get my sampler?
Right after checkout, Shopify emails you a download link, and you can also download it from the confirmation page. It's a PDF -no waiting, no shipping.
Do I need a printer?
Printing is the easiest way to write in it by hand. You can also open the PDF on a tablet and write on it with a note-taking app, or use the prompts in your own notebook.
Is this a will?
No. This workbook records your story, your wishes, and your own obituary wording. It does not replace a will, an advance directive, or any legal document.
Can I buy this for a parent or someone else?
Yes — it makes a gentle gift. Just know it works best when the person wants to write their story. It's their voice, not an interview.
What if I want the whole thing, not just a sampler?
The full As I Knew Me kit is in the works — more life chapters, letters to the people you love, and the complete wishes section. Sampler buyers will hear first, and get founding-buyer pricing.
What's your refund policy on digital downloads?
Because this is an instant digital download, all sales are final — but if the file arrives damaged or won't open, contact us and we'll make it right.