A Gift
This is for people who find the conversations easy.
And for people who don’t.
For those who want to talk openly.
And those who’d rather write things down quietly.
This is not as overwhelming as a memoir.
This is more meaningful than a checklist
Whatever your head and heart need, this is a space to honour it.
Part Funeral Plan, Part Life Story, Part Love Letter
A Gift is a gentle, practical workbook designed to help you share your story, record your wishes, and offer clarity and reassurance to the people you love. It creates space for the memories, values, music, words, and practical details that matter most — all held together in one place. Not a full memoir and not just a checklist, this book sits in the space in between, allowing you to go as deep as you wish or keep things simple, depending on the moment and what feels right for you. It’s a book for those who find the conversations easy, and for those who don’t — sometimes it’s easier to write things down.
Created from years of experience supporting people at the end of life and the families around them, A Gift comes from seeing first-hand the difference it makes when wishes are known. When stories have been shared. When loved ones don’t have to guess. End-of-life planning shouldn’t happen at end of life. This book offers a calm, compassionate way to plan ahead, helping your family understand who you are, what matters to you, and what you would want — turning practical planning into something much more: a life story, and ultimately,
a love letter.
© 2023 by Katie Costello - Soul Midwife and Funeral Celebrant. All right reserved.
