Facing Death

A creative project to honor life, memory, and meaning

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

- Mary Oliver

Reflection & Interview questions

  1. What historical events impacted your life the most?

  2. What brings you the most joy in this world?

  3. What’s your definition of love, success, or happiness? (choose one)

  4. What do you believe your purpose is in life? How do you embody that purpose?

  5. What’s your heart’s deepest prayer for your life?

  6. What advice would you give your younger self?

  7. What is your relationship like with death?

  8. What is your biggest fear when it comes to death?

  9. What do you believe happens when you die?

  10. There’s a gap between this moment and your time of death, and we don’t know how long it is. How do you wish to fill the space between now and then?

  11. What legacy do you want to leave behind?

  12. What hope do you have for our family and the generations to come?

  13. How do you want your life to be celebrated?

  14. Are there any rituals or traditions that you want to be honored at your funeral?

  15. What’s one thing you always want us to remember?

“The idea of death may save us.”

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“The idea of death may save us.” 〰️

Let’s preserve your voice.
Let’s document your heart.
Let’s honor your life in real time.

Dear Family & Friends,

Thank you for being willing to lend your voice to this project.

It takes courage to say yes to a conversation like this. To speak honestly about life, about death, about love, meaning, memory, and everything in between is no small thing. Your openness matters more than you may realize.

As you prepare for this experience, I want to gently remind you not to overthink your answers. We are not searching for perfection, polished words, or rehearsed responses. What we are truly honoring is presence. Real, raw dialogue. Honest reflection. Heartfelt connection. The beauty of this project lives in authenticity, not performance.

There is no right way to answer these questions. Simply come as you are.

We will begin reaching out toward the end of March to start scheduling interviews. While there is spaciousness in the process, I also carry a loving sense of urgency with this work. As I shared in the video, all things are always subject to change. None of us know how much time we are given, and because of that, it feels deeply important to capture you, your wisdom, your laughter, your perspective, and your presence while you are here.

This is a powerful project, and I do not take your trust lightly. Holding space for these conversations is something I approach with deep care, reverence, and responsibility.

If you find yourself experiencing big emotions as you reflect on these questions, please know that this is completely natural. Conversations about mortality often open tender places within us. This space was created to hold the tenderness, not avoid it.You are not alone in that. Please reach out to myself or someone you trust if you need support in the process.

Thank you for allowing yourself to be seen, heard, and remembered.

XO,

Gabrielle & Jordan