20 Questions to Ask Your Mom Before She Dies

You know your mom better than almost anyone, but do you know her full story?

The questions below are carefully crafted to uncover memories, insights, and life lessons she may never have shared. These conversations can be deeply meaningful, and the stories that surface can become cherished keepsakes for your family.

Don’t let her stories fade away. At A Life Untold, we help turn your mom’s most precious memories into a beautifully designed book you’ll treasure for generations.

20 Meaningful Questions to Ask Your Mom

1. If you could share a meal with anyone in the world, who would it be and why?
2. What advice would you give to your 18 year old self?
3. If you could click your fingers and make one change in the world, what would it be and why?
4. Think back to a major turning point in your life. What happened?
5. If you could go back to any age in your life, what age would that be and why?
6. How do you define a “good” or “successful” life?
7. What’s the best and worst advice that you’ve ever been given?
8. How do you feel about getting older?
9. What’s one thing you’ve always wanted but still don’t have?
10. What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received?
11. What do you think has stayed the same about you throughout your life? What do you think has changed?
12. If you could have just one of these qualities; rich, intelligent or good looking, which would you choose and why?
13. What’s your favourite topic of conversation? What do you least like talking about?
14. What do you think is the key to a successful relationship?
15. When you first met your partner, what were your first impressions of that person?
16. What’s the first memory that springs to mind when you think back on your wedding day?
17. What’s the most valuable thing your parents taught you?
18. What is one thing your children have taught you?
19. What was your proudest moment as a parent?
20. What’s one thing about your life that you haven’t shared with me yet?

Ready to Capture Your Mom’s Story Forever?

Don’t wait for “someday.” Ask these questions today, and when you’re ready, let us help you turn them into an unforgettable keepsake book.