Story intake form

Share Your Story

Thank you for being here. We know that sharing something this personal takes trust, and we don't take that lightly.

When someone dies, the people and systems around us — first responders, hospitals, employers, schools, funeral homes, insurance companies, hospice, and others — shape what those early days and months feel like. Sometimes they help. Sometimes they fall short (maybe even way short).

Your experience can help us understand how tomorrow’s responses can be better. Together, we can reimagine how we can make the world a more livable place, so that the people who come after you are met with more dignity, compassion, and care than they are today.

If you’d like your story to help reimagine tomorrow’s bereavement care responses, consider sharing your story. Share as much or as little as you'd like. There is no right or wrong way.

How we will use your story

By submitting a story to Evermore, you agree that it may be used (anonymously and without attribution) in furtherance of Evermore’s mission. This may include publication in formats such as newsletters, blogs, websites, social media, trainings, policy and advocacy efforts, research or data analysis, or podcasts. Evermore reserves the right to review, proofread, and edit submissions for quality and privacy purposes. You can find Evermore's Story Submission Guidelines here.

I give Evermore permission to use my story as described above and in accordance with Evermore’s submission guidelines.

I am open to writing a guest post for or being interviewed by Evermore about my story.

Would it be all right for us to reach out for a follow-up conversation?

The Death

This helps us understand the context.

When did the death happen?

(e.g., spring 2023, about two years ago; exact dates are not needed)

Who died?

Or click here to describe the relationship however you'd like

What systems or institutions were involved?

Your connection to this experience

Your Story

What happened?

In your own words, tell us what happened. How did the people or systems around you respond? What helped? What didn't? There's no need for formal writing — just say it however it comes. (When you mention other people or places, please use different names to protect their privacy.)

What one change would make the biggest difference?

If one thing could have been different, what would you want it to be? Is there a single change that would have mattered to you? Again, only if you'd like to share.

What else would you like us to know?

About You

This helps us understand who we are hearing from.

First Name

Last Name

Email

example@example.com

Country

If US, please select state

Your story matters. Thank you for trusting Evermore with your experience.

By submitting, you're confirming this story is your own and that you've changed other people's identifying details where you could. You've also had a chance to read our Submission Guidelines.

Evermore may not be able to publish every story, but every one we receive matters to us.

Click below to submit.