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Guides, stories, and tips on leaving meaningful messages for the people you love.

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Compare & Choose Apr 03, 2026 13 min read

Advance Directive vs. Living Will vs. Afterlife Message: What's the Difference?

Only 37% of U.S. adults have an advance directive, and even fewer leave emotional messages. Compare the legal, medical, and emotional dimensions of all three documents.

Compare & Choose Mar 27, 2026 14 min read

AI Deadbots vs. Real Afterlife Messages: Why Authentic Words Matter More

The digital afterlife industry may reach $80 billion, but Cambridge researchers warn AI deadbots risk "digital haunting" and prolonged grief. Learn why authentic afterlife messages outperform AI simulations.

Compare & Choose Mar 20, 2026 13 min read

Digital vs. Physical: Which Legacy Format Lasts Longer?

Digital media lasts 3–50 years while archival paper survives centuries. Hard drives fail at 1.36% per year across 344,196 drives. A data-driven comparison of legacy formats with a hybrid preservation strategy.

Compare & Choose Mar 01, 2026 14 min read

The Complete Guide to Dead Man's Switch Services for Digital Security

$167–227B in Bitcoin is permanently lost because holders died without sharing keys. Compare every digital dead man's switch: Google, Cipherwill, self-hosted options, and afterlife message services.

Compare & Choose Feb 26, 2026 14 min read

Best Afterlife Message Services Compared (2026)

Side-by-side comparison of LastWithYou, ForKeeps, My Heartspace, Evaheld, and Gone Not Gone — pricing, features, security, delivery methods, and which service fits your needs.