Idea Hub

We have created various categories of relationships. We then listed multiple topics that you can select from to help you organize your video message content. We hope that you find the relationship/topic approach useful. You can always contact us whenever you need further assistance.

Before You Begin

  • Grab a memorable photo of the loved one (spouse/children/grandchildren) you desire to use to create a special video message story.  Most users have found that starting video messages by recording their memory of the story behind the picture has been a great place to begin recording. 

  • In addition, one can create a brief outline using topics from the Idea Hub, to help complete a video’s content.  Don’t forget to express your love for them.

  • Turn on your camera and start recording.  When finished, the app allows you to store the video in your personalized Vault, and we will deliver it precisely on time.  It will make a difference for them as you will be “forever” with them.

I am a First Responder.

In life, the number one cause of bereavement and grief is when someone we love dies. We thank you for allowing us to help you with topics to consider when creating your videos for your loved ones.

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I am a First Responder

  • Tell your children how special they are to you – each one of them
  • Why did you choose the path you chose as a First Responder
  • Apologize for the times your work caused you to miss their special event
  • Encourage them to be the very best they can be no matter what profession they might choose
  • What were some of your greatest lessons learned while doing your job
  • Did you receive any medals or citations of service and the reason(s) you were chosen
  • Any suggestions for any of your sons or daughters who might want to follow in your footsteps
  • Did you experience any PTSD? Maybe share about that experience
  • Create special messages of love and instruction to each of your children
  • Share messages of faith that you believe will touch their lives
  • Assure them of where you are and how special they are to you
  • Create a special video for each child and grandchild that will be theirs for years to come that will go to each one when your time on earth is finished
  • Tell them it is OK to experience grief and bereavement when someone close to you leaves this earth as we know it
  • Share any significant moments you live through and any lessons learned about that experience
  • Just share you and your love and admiration for each of them individually
  • Create a video for you wife

I am a Parent.

In life, the number one cause of bereavement and grief is when someone we love dies. We thank you for allowing us to help you with topics to consider when creating your videos for your loved ones.

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I am a Parent.

  • Leave wisdom about what makes a successful marriage/partnership.
  • Share supportive messages about middle/highschool and how difficult it can be for everyone.
  • Share your perception of what strengths a child may have displayed very early on (competitiveness, humor, resilience, ability to do math, relationship building etc.)
  • Share family recipes or health hacks (Example: Your great grandmother used to put cloves of garlic in honey and nothing works better for the flu!)
  • Advice for tough times in life (we all have them!)
  • Family history / Untold stories passed down
  • Stories of how even you changed majors in college 3 times and still never ended up using your degree!
  • What is your idea of the meaning of life or life's purpose?
  • Children love to hear stories about themselves ("When you were little you loved to scare people so you would hide in the closets or under the bed and give me a good scare!" or "You were the fastest kid in the county")
  • What the experience of a pregnancy was like.  (Yes, for dads also)
  • What my wishes are for my children's life.
  • Thoughts on the afterlife or any faith based messages.
  • What makes a person truly happy.
  • Tell them it's okay to experience Grief and Bereavement.
  • Messages of tolerance (If a child is displaying signs of being "different")
  • How to treat others.
  • Any advice for dating in High School?
  • Create Life’s Final Thoughts video for funeral or memorial

I am a Veteran.

In life, the number one cause of bereavement and grief is when someone we love dies. We thank you for allowing us to help you with topics to consider when creating your videos for your loved.

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I am a Veteran.

  • When, how and why did you enlist?
  • How long did you serve?
  • Were you drafted?
  • What were your goals when you joined the service?
  • Did you end up in the branch you wanted to be in?
  • Tell a story from bootcamp?
  • Have you seen war?
  • Where were you stationed?
  • What did you learn about war?
  • What was the greatest lesson you learned while enlisted?
  • Would you do it again if you could?
  • Tell your loved ones about the friendships you made.
  • What does the word "freedom" mean to you.
  • What was the greatest honor you achieved?
  • Were you afriad? How did you overcome that?
  • Share any significant moment you lived through.
  • Tell them it is okay to experience grief and bereavement.
  • Share stories of your deployment
  • Did/Do you experience any PTSD?
  • Can you share any war service stories such as World War II, Korean, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan?
  • Create Life’s Final Thoughts video for funeral or memorial

I am a Grandparent.

In life, the number one cause of bereavement and grief is when someone we love dies. We thank you for allowing us to help you with topics to consider when creating your videos for your loved ones.

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I am a Grandparent.

  • How did you find out you were going to become a grandparent?
  • How was being a grandparent different from parenting?
  • How did you get your nickname if you have one?
  • What is your favorite memory with your grandchild/grandchildren?
  • Tell your grandchild stories about themselves using a photo.
  • What do you wish for their future?
  • What are you proudest of them for?
  • How has the world changed since you were a kid?
  • What do you miss about being young?
  • What makes a great relationship?
  • What is the value of lasting friendships?
  • Share any faith based messages that are true to you.
  • What was your proudest moment in your own life?
  • Do you have any secret recipes or health hacks that have been passed down? Share them.
  • Share something about YOUR parents or how you felt about YOUR grandparents.
  • What is the meaning of happiness?
  • Tell them it is okay to experience grief and bereavement.

I am a Spouse.

In life, the number one cause of bereavement and grief is when someone we love dies. We thank you for allowing us to help you with topics to consider when creating your videos for your loved ones.

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I am a Spouse.

  • How did you feel when you first saw/met them?
  • What was your first date?
  • When did you know they were "the one"?
  • How long did you know them? How long did you date?
  • What is your favorite thing about them?
  • Favorite memory?
  • Tell them about your wedding day! Did it go as planned?
  • What are you thankful to them for?
  • What will you miss the most about them?
  • What can you say to comfort them?
  • What about them meant the most to you?
  • Assure them of your love for them.
  • What makes them special.
  • If you had children, speak about the experience!
  • How were they as a spouse and/or parent/grandparent?
  • Give them a special thank you for being your person!
  • Tell them it is okay to experience grief and bereavement.

I am a Friend.

In life, the number one cause of bereavement and grief is when someone we love dies. We thank you for allowing us to help you with topics to consider when creating your videos for your loved ones.

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I am a Friend.

  • How did you meet?
  • What kept your friendship strong?
  • What was your favorite way to spend time with them?
  • What's the funniest memory you have of them?
  • How did they make your life better?
  • What do you wish for their future?
  • Do you have any requests for how they can honor your memory?
  • What are you thankful to them for?
  • Thank them for being a part of your journey!
  • Tell them it is okay to experience grief and bereavement.

Step by Step Guide to Get Started

1.

Download Life’s Final Thoughts app. (Avail at Apple and Google stores)

2.

Determine the number of videos you might need for your loved ones (Use our video calculator on website)

3.

Select a picture of each loved one that means something special to both of you. (an 8×10 color copy is useful ) Tell the story behind the picture.

4.

Review Idea Hub for 1, 2 or 3 items that you may want to include within your video story and jot down some thoughts after selecting topics.

5.

If this is the first time for creating a video on the app you will be prompted on how to set up your account. Once the app has been used it will open up to a tab “Create My Video”. After selection the app will next show a tab Add My Video. This is how you start every video creation. NOTE: You must create a title for every video. We suggest you use the loved one’s name for the title.

6.

Check the Recipients area to make sure you have an email address to assign to the video you are about to produce. Suggestion: For grandchildren use the parents email address until the child has their own address and/or have reached an age that you believe is right for them to receive correspondence about each video created for them.

7.

Select Camera (or Gallery if uploading a video already created) and you can start recording. When finished select tab (Save Video). You must have a title to Save Video.

8.

Video will show on your apps as Saved Video. If you need to change it you can review it, make notes and then record a “new” video. If you like the new video, you save it and remove the previous video.

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