For the lists you didn’t expect to make.

Clear, personal support for memorial planning, writing, and organizing what comes after a loss — with tools that meet both the emotions and the tasks.

First 72-Hour Checklist

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A clear, step-by-step guide for the first few days.

 Helps you take action — without holding it all in your head.

What You’ll Find Here

(Support for What’s Next)

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    Clarity Calls

    A calm, focused conversation to figure out what comes next.

    We’ll walk through what you’re navigating and what kind of support makes the most sense right now.

    Start Planning Together
  • A memorial frame displaying a photo of a person with text reading 'In Loving Memory Olivia Wilson', accompanied by birth and death dates, set on a table with autumn-colored leaves.

    Signature Tribute

    A finished slideshow and printed materials that reflect who they were.

    Built to honor their life in a way that feels personal—and fully taken care of.

    Create Your Tribute
  • Vintage typewriter with a bouquet of white and yellow flowers on top, white background.

    Tribute Writing

    The words you want to say—written clearly, carefully, and on your behalf.

    Whether you're starting from scratch or working through a draft, I’ll help shape something meaningful.

    Get Help With the Words
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    The Complete Tribute Suite

    All the pieces in one place, built with clarity and intention.

    Includes writing, visuals, and support so you don’t have to manage it all on your own.

    See Full Tribute Suite
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You’re in the right place if…

  • You’re the one organizing everything — while grieving

  • You want it to feel personal, not performative

  • You’ve started a photo folder but don’t know what comes next

  • You’re staring at a blank page, trying to write something that feels true

  • You don’t want to use a funeral home’s template — but you also don’t want to do it all yourself

  • You’re trying to honor someone fully, even if it’s just for you

Not sure what fits?

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why this exists

In the days after a loss, most people are handed a folder — thin on answers, thick with logistics. There’s pressure to plan quickly, write something meaningful, coordinate details, and somehow make it all feel like enough.

Most families don’t know they have other options — especially when they’re grieving.

The Unfinished List exists to offer something different. A place to begin. A way through. Real support that meets both the emotion and the task — without pressure, without sales tactics, and without pretending this part is easy.

Every offering is designed to help you take the next step, honor someone fully, and feel less alone in the process.