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Farewell letter template: structure, prompts, and an example
Writing a farewell letter is hard because it’s emotional — not because you lack words. This guide gives you a structure you can follow, plus prompts you can reuse for different recipients.
A simple structure that works
Keep it human. Keep it honest. You don’t need to write a masterpiece.
- Start with reassurance: “I’m okay and I want you to be okay too.”
- Share gratitude: What you appreciated about them, specifically.
- Say what matters: Love, forgiveness, or the one thing you don’t want left unsaid.
- Leave a small piece of guidance: Something practical or comforting.
- Close with permission: “Please keep living your life.”
Prompts you can copy
- One moment with you I’ll never forget is…
- I hope you remember that you are…
- If you ever doubt yourself, read this and remember…
- I’m sorry for… / I forgive you for… (only if it helps)
- Here’s what I’d want for you next…
Short example (adapt it)
If you’re reading this, I’m no longer here — but I’m at peace. Thank you for the love you gave me and the way you showed up, even when it was hard. Please don’t carry guilt. Keep choosing the life that makes you feel calm and proud. I’ll always be with you in the small things: music, sunlight, and the moments that make you smile.
How to use this with LaterWill
- Write one message for one person first, then expand.
- Update it over time — life changes, and your words can too.
- Consider adding a trusted contact if you want an extra safeguard before delivery.
Make it real today
Start with a single letter. You can edit it anytime, and keep refining it as long as you want.
Disclaimer
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