The Remembered Story Form

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Whose story are we helping you preserve?* This field is required.

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What is the name of the person or pet whose story you’re sharing?* This field is required.Please enter their name as you would like us to know them.

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What is your relationship to them?This helps us understand your connection to the person or pet whose story you are sharing.

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What name did they go by?For example: Joe, Mom, Nana, Grandpa, Buddy, or whatever you called them.

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Before we ask you any specific questions, tell us about them in your own words.* This field is required.Start wherever feels natural. Tell us who they were to you, what made them special, a favorite memory, something you miss or love about them, or anything you want us to understand about the bond you shared. Write a sentence or a page—there are no perfect answers.

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How would you describe their personality?Were they gentle, playful, protective, independent, mischievous, affectionate, curious, stubborn—or something completely their own?

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What little things are uniquely them?Think about their funny habits, expressions, sounds, favorite sleeping positions, ways they greeted you, or little routines that always made you smile.

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What brings them joy?Think about favorite toys, treats, activities, people, other pets, car rides, walks, being outdoors, curling up beside you—or anything that made them especially happy.

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How did they become part of your life?Tell us how you found each other, what you remember about the beginning, or when you first realized they had become part of your family.

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What makes your bond with them so special?Tell us about the connection you shared—the way they made you feel, how they showed their love, how they seemed to understand you, or what made your relationship uniquely yours.

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Is there a moment with them that you never want to forget?It might be a big milestone or an ordinary moment—a look they gave you, a place you went together, something they did, or simply a quiet moment that still stays with you.

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Where do you remember them being happiest or most themselves?It might be a favorite spot in the house, their bed, a sunny window, the backyard, a walking trail, park, lake, beach, family property—or simply wherever you were.

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What do you remember them loving to do in their favorite places?Maybe they loved watching out the window, lying in the sun, running through the yard, exploring on walks, playing near the water, riding in the car, or simply resting beside someone they loved.

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Are there any special objects or belongings that you associate with them?Think about a favorite toy, collar, tag, blanket, bed, bowl, bandana, leash—or anything else you immediately associate with them.

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Is there an everyday routine or ritual that feels especially meaningful to you?Maybe they waited for you at the door, followed you from room to room, slept in a certain spot, joined you for morning coffee, knew when it was time for a walk, or had their own special way of being part of your day.

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Who are the people or other animals they share a special connection with?This might be someone in your family, a child they adored, another pet they were inseparable from, or anyone they had a particularly special connection with.

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Are there any people or other pets you would like us to consider including or representing in the portrait?They do not necessarily need to appear in the portrait. Share anyone whose relationship with them feels important to their story, and we’ll thoughtfully consider how—or whether—that connection should be represented.

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When you think about them years from now, what is the one thing you never want to forget?It might be the way they looked at you, how they made you feel, something they always did, a favorite memory, or simply the presence they brought into your life.

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When you see their finished portrait, what do you most want to feel?* This field is required.Choose the feeling that you hope their portrait brings back to you whenever you see it.

Love

Joy

Peace

Comfort

Connection

Gratitude

Home

Playfulness

Something Else

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Is there anything about them we haven’t asked that you want us to know?Share anything else that feels important to their story—a memory, personality trait, relationship, tradition, detail, or feeling you want us to understand.

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Before we ask you any specific questions, tell us about them in your own words.* This field is required.Start wherever feels natural. Tell us who they were, what made them special, a favorite memory, or why you want to preserve their story. Write a sentence or a page—there are no perfect answers.

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If we were sitting together and I asked you to tell me about them, what story would you begin with?You might share who they were, what made them special, a favorite memory, or anything you want us to understand about them.

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When you think about them, what is one memory that immediately comes to mind?It might be a moment you shared, something they often did, a tradition, a funny story, or an everyday memory that feels especially meaningful.

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If we had never met them, what would you most want us to know?Think about their character, values, personality, the way they treated people, or what made them uniquely themselves.

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Your Name* This field is required.

First Name

Last Name

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What is the best email address to reach you?* This field is required.We’ll use this to communicate with you about your portrait experience.

example@example.com

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What is the best phone number to reach you?Optional—we’ll only use this if we need to connect with you about your portrait.

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Submission Date

Date

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Order Number or Customer ID

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What three words best describe them?

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Who were the most important people or pets in their life?Tell us who they were and, if you’d like, what made those relationships special.

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Was there one relationship that was especially meaningful to them?This could be a spouse, partner, child, parent, grandchild, sibling, friend, pet, or someone else who held a special place in their life. If you’d like, tell us what made their connection special.

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Are there any people or pets you would like us to consider including or representing in the portrait?They do not necessarily need to appear in the finished portrait. Your answer simply helps us understand the relationships that matter most.

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What places were especially meaningful to them?Think about the places connected to their happiest memories, important moments, or simply where they felt most at home.

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Was there one place where they seemed happiest or most themselves?It might be a home, hometown, vacation spot, family property, lake, beach, garden, favorite room—or anywhere that felt like theirs.

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What did they love doing most?Think about hobbies, interests, traditions, activities or simple everyday pleasures that brought them joy.

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What could they talk about for hours?It might have been a hobby, music, sports, their work, travel, family, collecting, cooking—or something completely unique to them.

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Were there any objects, belongings, or little details that felt especially "them"?Think about something they often wore, carried, collected, used, or kept nearby—anything you immediately associate with them.

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What were they most proud of in their life?Perhaps it was their family, career, home, service, education, something they built, a challenge they overcame, or an accomplishment that meant a great deal to them.

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Was there a dream or something they still hoped to experience someday?Perhaps a place they wanted to visit, something they hoped to accomplish, or a plan they talked about for the future.

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Please upload the photograph that feels most like them to you.* This field is required.This doesn't have to be the most professional photograph. Choose the image that best captures how you remember them.

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Please upload 1–4 clear photographs that best show their face and appearance. These will be our primary references for creating a recognizable portrait.

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Please share any additional photographs that help us know them better.Different ages, expressions, poses, markings, favorite places, and angles can all be helpful. Share photographs that help us understand what made them recognizable and uniquely themselves.

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You may upload up to 3 additional photographs that help tell their story—special people, pets, places, hobbies, belongings, or meaningful memories.

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Please share any photographs of meaningful places, objects, pets, or other details that were part of their story.These are reference photographs only. Uploading something does not necessarily mean that it will appear in the finished portrait.

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You may upload up to 3 additional photographs that help tell their story—favorite people or animal companions, meaningful places, favorite toys or belongings, activities, or other details that mattered.

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Finish this thought: “I never want to forget…”It could be the way they laughed, something they did, a tradition, a moment you shared, the sound of their voice, or something only you would understand.

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Is there anything you would prefer we not include or represent in the portrait?This might include certain memories, people, places, objects, symbols, experiences, or anything else you would prefer to leave out.

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Is there one thing you feel should be represented in their portrait?This could be a person, place, passion, object, memory, or part of their story that feels especially important to you. If nothing specific comes to mind, you can leave this blank and trust us to interpret their story.

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Is there anything else about them that we haven't asked—but you want us to know?Big or small, if it matters to you, it matters to us.

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What did they teach you about life?It may be something they taught you directly, or simply something you learned from the way they lived.

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Is there something they often said that you can still hear in their voice?A favorite saying, piece of advice, expression, joke or phrase that immediately brings them to mind.

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What part of them continues through the people who love them?Think about traditions, values, personality, lessons, family connections or ways of living that continue because of them.

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If someone you love saw this portrait 50 years from now, what would you want them to know about them?What is the one part of their story you never want future generations to forget?

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Would you like us to consider including our cardinal signature in your portrait?* This field is required.The cardinal is a subtle signature of The Remembered Story—a small symbol of remembrance, love and connection that may be woven gently into the artwork. Its inclusion is always your choice.

Yes — I would love that.

Yes — but keep it very subtle.

I'm not sure — please use your artistic judgment.

No, thank you.

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Client Confirmations* This field is required.Required Checkboxes

I confirm that the names and dates I've provided are accurate to the best of my knowledge.

I confirm that I have permission to provide and use the photographs I've uploaded for creation of this commissioned artwork.

I understand that artistic interpretation may be used to combine photographs, memories, locations, dreams and symbolic elements into one cohesive portrait.

I understand that symbolic imagery may represent memories, personality, relationships, hopes or dreams and may not depict a literal historical event.

I understand that the portrait will be subject to the review and revision terms associated with my purchase.

I have reviewed and agree to the applicable Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

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I've shared what feels important, and I’m ready to entrust their story to The Remembered Story.* This field is required.

Yes, I'm ready.