How to create messages for after your death?
Creating and leaving behind messages for after your death has never been simpler. With My Heartspace you can capture memories, letters, and video messages in just a few steps and decide exactly when—and to whom—they’re delivered. Whether it’s a heartfelt farewell, a video wish for a future milestone, or a letter meant to be opened years from now, you call the shots while we handle the rest.
Step 1 – your personal account
Create your My Heartspace account
Start by setting up your My Heartspace account, the first step to create messages for your after death. This secure and trusted space allows you to capture, edit, and store your memories and messages. No technical skills needed. It’s simple, intuitive, and designed for everyone.
Step 2: your after death message
Add memories to your after death message
Everyone has a story. Small moments, life lessons, words of love or support, they shape who you are and how you will be remembered. Finding the right words or deciding what to leave behind can be challenging, but My Heartspace makes it easier to create messages after death in a way that feels right for you.
You can choose from different ways to create your message(s):
Write a letter, a journal entry, or a few meaningful words. It could be a love note for your partner, an inspiring message for your child, or a heartfelt thank-you to someone who made a difference in your life.
Save visual memories so your loved ones can always keep a vivid image of you. Record a video message for the future, create a photo album of shared moments, or capture spontaneous snapshots of the moments that matter most.
Leave your voice behind, allowing your loved ones to hear you again and relive your stories. Share a favorite anecdote, sing a song with special meaning, or simply say “I love you” one more time.
Step 3: your delivery
Decide the moment your message arrives
A key part of how creating a message for after your death with My Heartspace is deciding exactly when your messages will be released and who will receive them. Whether you want something sent right after your passing or five years later, you’re in control.
Sometimes, your words need to be heard immediately.
For example: a first, comforting message for your partner, sent as soon as you’re no longer there. Or a short video for your children, reminding them how deeply you love them and that they can handle life, even without you.
Schedule messages for a specific moment or milestone, ensuring your words reach the right people at the right time.
Example: A letter on your child’s 18th birthday. A note for your partner on your anniversary. Or a message to a dear friend, sent ten years after the day you met.
Not everything needs to be said right away. Maybe you want to wait until the first shock has softened. That’s why you can also set your message to be delivered weeks, months, or even years later.
For example: A letter to your child, two months after you’re gone. A video for your partner, one year later, when the world has moved on, but the missing is still real. Or a message for a close friend, three years later, just to remind them how much they meant to you.
Inspire
Not sure where to start? We understand.
Finding the right words for messages after death can be hard. What do you want to say? Where do you even begin? You’re not the only one who struggles with that.
That’s why My Heartspace includes a special inspiration section. Over 350 questions, spread across 15 themes, gently guide you step by step. From what you’d like to pass on to your child, to words of wisdom for a grandchild, or a message for a loved one who will carry on without you.
Safety first
Your data is safe with us
Rest assured, your personal letters and memories are in safe hands. At My Heartspace, protecting your privacy is our top priority. We use advanced security measures to ensure that every note, photo, and memory is safeguarded and only accessible to the people you choose, no one else.
Frequently Asked Questions
In the app, 1 message equals 1 credit. You can purchase credits individually, in packs of 5, or in packs of 100:
1 message: €2.99
5 messages: €12.99
100 messages: €19.99
Once purchased, you can edit a message as often as you like, completely free of charge. You will never pay anything extra afterwards.
If you are still alive on the date you selected, these messages will not be sent. If you later pass away and the message is still in your account, we will deliver it. We will include a short note stating that the message was originally meant to be sent earlier, but that you were still alive at that time.
We do this because every message is valuable, and we don’t want anything you’ve created to be lost. Of course, you can always delete a message yourself if you decide you’d rather share it in person.
You can check your remaining credits by logging into the app and going to your profile. On the homescreen, in the top right corner, you’ll see the number of credits displayed under your name.
If you’ve been designated as a guardian angel, you will usually be informed directly by the loved one who appointed you. If that hasn’t happened, don’t worry, we will also notify you by email to confirm your role as a guardian angel.
You can report a passing through this form. For privacy reasons, only a designated guardian angel is allowed to submit this. Once the form is completed, we will process the notification within 24 hours to ensure the messages are released at the right time.
You can schedule messages up to 18 years ahead, ensuring your words reach loved ones precisely when you want—even nearly two decades into the future.
A printed My Heartspace card costs just €2.99, shipping included, to any address worldwide. That price covers premium printing on durable cardstock, international postage, and secure scheduling—so you can set the card to arrive on a future date (even after your passing) without incurring extra fees.
Yes, there are costs associated with using My Heartspace. A single message costs €2.99, five messages €12.99, and unlimited messages €29.99. This small fee keeps My Heartspace ad-free, funds encrypted long-term storage so your memories stay safe for decades, supports ongoing app improvements without relying on big investors, and helps us reach more people who need the comfort of a final message.
Loved ones cannot access your My Heartspace account after you pass away. Your profile remains strictly personal: once our team has verified your death and sent the scheduled messages to the recipients you selected, your account is closed permanently. No partner, child, executor, or friend can log in to view drafts, private notes, or your timeline. This guarantees that only the messages you intended for particular people are shared, while everything else stays forever private.
Yes, you can edit or add to your saved messages and completed questions at any time within the app. These changes are completely free of charge.
Wondering what it means when someone has left a “moment” for you? In My Heartspace, a “moment” is a secure, pre-scheduled message with text, voice, photo or video, created by someone you loved. It might reach you:
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On a special date such as your birthday, an anniversary, or graduation.
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For a milestone like your wedding, the birth of a child, or a major career move.
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After the sender’s passing, offering support, love, and encouragement when you need it most.
Receiving a notification that a moment is waiting means someone took the time to create a lasting emotional legacy just for you. It’s a powerful sign of connection—proof that their love, guidance, and wisdom are still with you, delivered precisely when it matters most.
To delete your account, click here. Please note that if you choose to delete your account, all your data, including any created or scheduled Moments and additional products, will no longer be sent.
If you’re wondering whether you can get help with filling in your memories and messages, the answer is a resounding yes. My Heartspace includes an Inspire section packed with over 350 thoughtfully curated questions that spark inspiration and give structure to your writing. You’ll find prompts covering childhood stories, life-changing moments, friendships, love, parenthood, career milestones, and more—each designed to make it easy to capture vivid details and authentic feelings.
Beyond these guided questions, the app also offers handy tips for voice recordings, space to upload photos or videos, and formatting tools that keep your stories clear and engaging. By combining expert-crafted prompts with an intuitive editor, My Heartspace ensures you never face a blank page alone and helps you create rich, meaningful messages that preserve your legacy for generations to come.
We ensure the delivery of messages in 10 years by using secure and reliable technology to store your Moments. Our platform is designed to safeguard your data long-term, and we regularly update our infrastructure to guarantee stability. Additionally, we have systems in place to track and manage future deliveries, so your messages will be sent exactly when scheduled.
You can store various types of messages, including text messages, videos, photos, and audio recordings. These can include personal anecdotes, advice, life lessons, or heartfelt messages.
Leaving messages for the future allows you to share meaningful thoughts, advice, or memories with Loved Ones even when you’re not around. It’s a way to pass on wisdom, offer support during important life moments, and keep a connection alive across time. Whether it’s for special occasions, life milestones, or just to provide comfort, future messages ensure your presence is felt even in your absence.
My Heartspace is available in English and Dutch.
Send an email to support@myheartspace.com, and we’ll be happy to assist you further.
My Heartspace is available as an app for your smartphone and can also be installed on a tablet. Additionally, there is a web version available, allowing you to access the app through any browser.
You can download the app via the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
People often ask whether the recipient also needs the My Heartspace app to read messages—and the short answer is yes, but it’s quick and completely free. When a message is released, the recipient receives an email or Notification with a secure link that guides them to download the My Heartspace app. From there, they can create a free account in less than a minute, verify their identity, and instantly unlock the messages waiting for them.
Requiring the app does more than simplify delivery; it provides a private, end-to-end–encrypted environment where sensitive voice notes, videos, and written memories stay protected. No ads, no third-party data sharing—just a secure vault ensuring only the intended recipient can view, listen to, or download the content. Once logged in, they have lifetime access to every message, attachment, or keepsake you’ve left, neatly organized and always available on iOS, Android, and the web.
In short, the recipient simply downloads the My Heartspace app, creates a free account, and enjoys immediate, secure access to your heartfelt legacy—anytime, anywhere.
Can everyone see my messages in My Heartspace? Absolutely not. Your personal timeline is completely private—only you can open, edit, or view it. Each draft, memory, and scheduled message sits inside its own end-to-end-encrypted vault that no one else can access.
The only exception is when you explicitly add a loved one as a recipient. In that case, that single message unlocks for them once it’s released and appears within their own secure account—never on a public feed or shared dashboard.
My Heartspace is built as a personal vault, not a social network. All data is stored on GDPR-compliant, secured with industry-standard encryption, and never shared with advertisers or third parties. In practice, this means:
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Private by default — your timeline, drafts, and scheduling details stay hidden until you decide otherwise.
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Recipient-only access — messages become visible solely to the people you name, at the exact time you choose.
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No accidental leaks — even our support team can’t read your content.
In short, your space remains yours alone, and loved ones will only ever see the messages you specifically share with them—nothing more.
Young parents can use My Heartspace to create one or a handful of profound “final” messages—deep, all-embracing notes packed with wisdom and love, meant for the biggest milestones in their child’s future. For example:
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Life-Compass Letter
A long text or video sharing core values, lessons, and favorite memories, set to open on your child’s 18th birthday. -
Future Wedding Toast
A heartfelt video to be played on their wedding day, offering advice on love, resilience, and partnership. -
First-Time Parent Guidance
An audio note filled with encouragement and practical tips, scheduled for when your child is expecting their own baby.
Each message stays private and end-to-end encrypted until the exact date or event you choose, ensuring your voice is present at life’s defining moments—serving as a lasting guide, comfort, and reminder.
My Heartspace lets you create secure, posthumous messages in text, audio, photo or video form and schedule them for precise delivery—minutes, months, or even decades after you’re gone. Right after your passing, loved ones can receive an immediate note of comfort or a prerecorded statement for your memorial service, ensuring your voice is present when family and friends need it most. You can also set messages to arrive on future milestones: a child’s 18th birthday, a partner’s landmark anniversary, a sibling’s wedding day, a friend’s graduation, or the birth of a grandchild.
Beyond single events, the platform works as a long-term time capsule. You might record yearly birthday letters that unlock every July, reflections released on the five-year anniversary of your death, or life-lessons intended for your grandchildren once they reach adulthood. Parents often create “compass messages” packed with guidance on love, resilience, and family values, while professionals prepare legacy notes that pass on hard-won expertise to colleagues. You can even attach photos, playlists, or scanned keepsakes so each recipient receives a rich, multimedia memory.
The content of your Timeline can only be seen by the loved ones you’ve added to a that specific Moment. This Moment will only become visible on the date you’ve set.
To send a card through My Heartspace, simply download the free My Heartspace app, open the Shop, browse the 50 + curated card designs, and add your own message. Select your recipient and choose a delivery date—tomorrow, a milestone birthday, or even years after your death. My Heartspace securely stores the card, prints it on premium stock, and sends it exactly when scheduled, making it the only service that lets you pre-plan a tangible card for the future, even long after you’re gone.
If you having issues with the app you can contact our customer service through the help section in the app or by sending an email to support@myheartspace.com.
If you have any questions or need assistance, you can reach us at support@myheartspace.com. Our team is ready to help you.
Absolutely! Think of My Heartspace as your personal online vault full of memories, moments, photos, and videos. Our system is designed in such a way that we, as admins, cannot access any data (everything is anonymized) and it is stored in the safest way possible. So, fill your vault with confidence with everything you want to say to your Loved Ones.
My Heartspace is a secure post-humous messaging service. You create private “Messages” that can contain text, photos, voice notes, or video. After choosing one or more recipients, you decide when each Message unlocks—on the first birthday after your passing, on a partner’s milestone anniversary, or every year on the date you died. All content is end-to-end encrypted, stored in your personal timeline, and remains invisible to everyone until the release trigger is met.
When you pass away, a trusted contact or verified death record activates delivery. The designated loved ones receive an email or Notification that guides them to the free My Heartspace app, where the Moment appears in their own secure vault. They can read, watch, or listen forever, but nothing is shared publicly or with third parties.
In short, My Heartspace lets you leave heartfelt letters, life lessons, and celebrations that arrive exactly when those you love need them most—ensuring your voice, values, and memories live on even after you’re gone.
The biggest gift to give.
Your words can one day bring strength, comfort, and even a smile to the faces of those you love most. Nothing you leave behind is more meaningful than a message that arrives just when it’s needed most.