Things: Pass On What Matters Most
In the end, it’s the little things.
A favorite hoodie that still smells like you. A book you highlighted to oblivion. A plant you lovingly kept alive against all odds. A playlist that captures who you were when no one else was looking.
Our belongings are more than objects. They’re extensions of who we are—our quirks, our values, our stories, our jokes. To the people who knew us best, they mean everything. That’s why we created Things—a feature that lets you gift your people the objects (and memories) that carry meaning far beyond their shelf life.
What is a “Thing” in Deathwishes?
A Thing can be nearly anything.
A physical object, a recorded message, a future letter, a deeply sentimental item, or even an experience you want someone to have after you’re gone.
Here’s How it Works:
Give it a title
Something simple, funny, or deeply specific. (“That chipped mug you always stole” works just as well as “Dad’s Navy Medals.”)
Choose a category
We’ve got plenty to choose from to help jog your memory or spark ideas:
Artwork, Audio Recording, Book, Clothing, Collectible, Experience, Funny, Handmade Craft, Handwritten Letter, Future Letter or Card, Personal Item, Photo Album, Plant, Playlist, Poem, Sentimental, Travel, Valuable, and more.
Select a recipient
This is who gets the Thing when you’re gone. You can assign it to a loved one from your Deathwishes Contacts or just someone meaningful to you.
Upload a photo
To avoid any confusion about which “ugly dog mug” you meant, add a picture of the item so there’s no mistaking it.
Write a note
This is the magic part. Tell the story. Give instructions. Say why it matters. Leave a joke. This is where your voice lingers.
Why “Things” Matter
People might not remember every detail of your will or your service, but they will remember the Things you left behind.
It’s not about the object—it’s about what it represents. A Thing is a quiet, powerful way to say “I see you. I remember. You mattered to me.”
Decide what should happen to sentimental items—like records, clothing, or houseplants—and ensure they go to the people who will cherish their meaning, not just inherit them by default.
Using Things is:
- A chance to honor a shared memory
- A way to pass down your sense of humor, your style, your values
- A gift of connection during a time of grief
- And, let’s be honest, sometimes a great opportunity to lovingly mess with someone
It’s Sentimental. It’s Practical. It’s You.
You don’t have to do it all at once. Add Things as they come to mind. That necklace you wear every day. The mug that everything tastes better out of. The book that changed your life. Your silly Euro trip trinket. The one photo that sums it all up.
Each Thing you add gives your loved ones something to hold on to——and a reason to laugh, cry, or smile when they’ll need it most.
