Your legacy is, in simplest terms, a life worth passing on and remembering after your death and cremation service in South Holland, IL. Leaving a legacy might seem overwhelming, but it’s really as simple as living the way you want to be remembered. 

Leaving a legacy can mean two things. First, a legacy can be money or property left to someone in a will. Second, a legacy can also mean the outlook, values, or training that you pass on to other people in your family and beyond. But no matter which type of legacy you’re referring to, it can be said that a legacy is always creating something valuable in your life that can be passed on to other after your death. You can leave one, either, or both kinds of legacies to help people remember and honor you after you’re gone. Here are some specific tips for crafting and leaving your legacy: 

• Give your time to people you care about – Work, hobbies, and social events can make us busy, maybe even too busy to spend time with those you care about most. Show your loved ones that they’re priorities for you by making them priorities in your schedule. 
  
• Think about what you want written on your tombstone - Consider how you want to be remembered, and then live that way. 
  
• Write a legacy statement – Write down what you want your legacy to be to help guide your actions. Consider what you’ll be remembered for, what characteristics or skills you want to pass down, what traditions you want your family to continue, and a main belief or worldview you’d like to pass on. Then, plan for how you’ll accomplish what you wrote in your statement. 
  
• Share memories – The stories you tell reflect your values and make others smile. Tell stories from your life, your family’s lives, and others you remember to make happy memories, reflect your values, and put smiles on people’s faces. 
  
• Consider what others want – You might think that spending all your time at work to provide for your family might be what they want, but it also might not be. Perhaps your children or family would rather have more quality time with you than new toys or a fancy car. Take time to understand what would really make others happy and encourage them. If you don’t know, just ask! 
  
• Consider what matters most to you - Where do you spend your time and money? Those are the things you treasure most, and are most likely going to be what you’re remembered for. For example, if you spend most of your time at work, you’ll be remembered as a hard worker. 
  
• Be your best before you work on others – It will be pretty hard to pass on some idealistic torch if you don’t live that way yourself. Work on living your beliefs and ideals. That way, others will be inspired by the example you set and might then choose to live that way as well. 

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