LastMile — Product Specification¶
Status: Planned (Build after FinalFile) Priority: P2 — Extends End-of-Life stack to active dying
Overview¶
LastMile supports people through the dying process itself — the final months, not the aftermath. While FinalFile handles what happens after death, LastMile helps people live their final chapter intentionally.
Target Users¶
- People with terminal diagnoses
- Elderly people planning their final months
- Caregivers coordinating end-of-life care
- Hospice patients and their families
Core Value Proposition¶
"Make your final chapter meaningful. Leave nothing unsaid."
User Stories¶
Bucket List & Intentions¶
As someone with limited time,
I want to identify what matters most to me,
So that I can focus my remaining energy on what's meaningful.
As a dying person,
I want to track my bucket list items,
So that I can make sure important things happen.
Legacy Recording¶
As a parent,
I want to record video messages for my children,
So that they have my voice and face to remember.
As a grandparent,
I want to share family stories,
So that our history isn't lost when I'm gone.
Family Coordination¶
As a dying person with many loved ones,
I want to coordinate who visits when,
So that I'm not overwhelmed and everyone gets time.
As a family member,
I want to know what the dying person needs,
So that I can help meaningfully.
Features¶
MVP¶
| Feature | Description | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Intentions List | Track what matters (conversations, experiences, tasks) | P0 |
| Legacy Recording | Record video/audio messages for specific people | P0 |
| Visitor Coordination | Calendar for visits, prevent overlap | P0 |
| Handoff to FinalFile | Transfer completed legacy items to estate vault | P0 |
V1¶
| Feature | Description | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Guided Prompts | Questions to spark legacy recording | P1 |
| Family Stories | Record and organize family history | P1 |
| Gratitude Journal | Daily/weekly gratitude practice | P1 |
| End-of-Life Preferences | DNR, funeral wishes, memorial preferences | P1 |
V2¶
| Feature | Description | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice Integration | Share updates with hospice care team | P2 |
| Photo Story Builder | Create photo stories with narration | P2 |
| Time Capsules | Messages released at future dates | P2 |
| Collaborative Memory Book | Family contributes memories together | P2 |
Relationship to FinalFile¶
LastMile content flows INTO FinalFile:
┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐
│ LastMile │ ───▶ │ FinalFile │
│ │ │ │
│ • Legacy videos │ │ • Legacy videos │
│ • Final letters │ │ • Final letters │
│ • Stories │ │ • Documents │
│ │ │ │
│ (User alive, │ │ (Released after │
│ recording) │ │ death) │
└─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘
When user finishes a legacy recording: - Option to "Add to FinalFile" for post-death delivery - Original remains in LastMile for review/editing - Copy encrypted and stored in FinalFile vault
Encryption Model¶
Default: Class B (Escrowable)¶
LastMile content is meant to be shared: - With family during life (some items) - With recipients after death (legacy items)
Some Class A for Coordination¶
Visitor calendar and coordination features need to be server-readable for notifications: - "Mom's visit is in 2 hours" - "Dad wants to see you this week"
UI Approach¶
Simplicity for Difficult Times¶
Users may be: - Physically weak - Cognitively impaired - Emotionally overwhelmed - On medication
Design principles: - Large text, high contrast - Minimal clicks to accomplish tasks - Voice input where possible - Auto-save everything - "Good enough" over "perfect"
Emotional Sensitivity¶
Copy should be: - Warm but not saccharine - Direct but not clinical - Hopeful where appropriate - Never dismissive of difficulty
Pricing¶
| Tier | Features | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Basic intentions list, 5 legacy recordings | $0 |
| Individual | Unlimited recordings, family coordination, FinalFile integration | $9/mo |
| Family | + Multiple family member accounts, shared memory book | $19/mo |
Note: Consider compassionate pricing for hospice patients.
LastMile serves people in their most vulnerable moments. Design every interaction with dignity and care.