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when they matter most

Write a letter today. We store it in archival conditions and mail it on the exact date you choose — a birthday 10 years from now, your child's wedding day, or after you're gone.

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🔒 256-bit encrypted 🏛️ Attorney-backed storage ✅ 100+ year archival paper
To be opened: 2039
Written: March 2026
My dear Emma,
By the time you read this, you'll be finishing college. I want you to know what I saw in you at seven years old…
To be delivered: June 14, 2042
To my future self,
If you're reading this, a decade has passed. I hope you took the leap you were afraid to take…
A letter from Dad · Deliver when needed
To my children,
There are things I've wanted to say for years but somehow never found the right moment. Now I have…
— With all my love, Dad
Deliver on: Wedding Day
To my little girl on her big day,
I wrote this the day you turned ten. I knew this day would come, and I wanted you to hear my voice one more time…
— Forever your Dad
Deliver on: Graduation Day, 2034
Dear future Dr. Marcus,
You probably don't remember how many times you said you'd quit. I do. I saved every frustrated text. Look how far you came…
— Mom
Deliver when: First grandchild is born
To the newest member of our family,
Your grandpa may not be there to hold you, but I want you to know about the man who would have loved you most…
— Grandma Rose
Deliver on: 18th Birthday
Happy 18th, kiddo,
I wrote this when you were three and sitting on my lap. You won't remember that afternoon, but I will never forget it…
— Dad
A letter from Sarah · Deliver when needed
My dearest James,
If you're reading this, I need you to know — the years we had were more than enough. You made my life extraordinary…
— Your Sarah, always
Deliver on: January 1, 2036
Dear future me,
If you're still at that same desk, doing that same thing — you owe it to us both to finally take the leap…
— You, ten years younger
A letter from Sgt. Rivera · Just in case
To my boys,
Your old man is tough, but not too tough to say this: everything I do out here, I do because of you two…
— Dad (the real superhero)
Deliver on: Each anniversary
To my beautiful family,
I wrote twelve of these — one for every year I hope you'll still hear from me. This is letter number one…
— Mom
Deliver on: First day of college
Dear Aiden,
You walked into my classroom barely able to read. Today you're walking into a university. Never forget where you started…
— Mr. Thompson, 4th grade

The science behind why letters matter

Pennebaker Research | APA-Endorsed | Archival Standards: ISO 9706 | 256-bit AES Encryption
The process

Simple. Permanent. Priceless.

Three steps between you and the letter that will change someone's life.

1

Write your letter

Write it yourself or use our guided ghostwriting service. We'll help you find the words — research shows that even 15 minutes of expressive writing produces lasting emotional benefits.

2

Choose delivery

Pick an exact date, a life milestone, or name a trusted contact who will trigger delivery when the time comes. We confirm addresses annually so nothing gets lost.

3

We store & deliver it

Your letter is preserved on acid-free archival paper in climate-controlled conditions. On the day, we mail it as a premium physical letter — sealed, stamped, and deeply personal.

Letters for every moment

When do people use this?

Some moments deserve more than a text message.

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Letters to your children

A letter to open on their 18th birthday, wedding day, or the birth of their first child. Words they'll keep forever. The most powerful expression of generativity — your mark on the next generation.

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Legacy letters

Letters to be mailed after you're gone — to your spouse, children, grandchildren, or a lifelong friend. Your final words, stored in archival conditions and delivered with care by a designated trustee.

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Letters to your future self

Capture who you are right now. Set it to arrive in 5 or 10 years. Unlike a digital email, you'll hold a physical letter in your hands — and be stunned by what you forgot.

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Anniversary & milestone letters

Write a letter to your partner today, to be delivered on your 25th anniversary. Or to your best friend on a milestone birthday. Premium paper, wax seal, unforgettable.

The research

Why physical letters matter more

Science confirms what your heart already knows.

2x
Higher perceived value
Physical goods are valued significantly more than digital equivalents — especially when tied to identity and legacy.
15 min
To change a relationship
Just 15 minutes of expressive writing produces measurable health benefits — fewer doctor visits, improved well-being.
100+
Years of preservation
Acid-free archival paper remains stable for over a century. Your words won't yellow, fade, or get lost in a cloud server.
People spend thousands on things their families will forget. A single letter costs almost nothing — and lasts a lifetime.
The idea behind Dear Forward
Our promise

Your letters are safe with us

We address the question you're already thinking: "What if something goes wrong?"

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Encrypted & Private
256-bit AES encryption for all digital backups. Your letters are never read, sold, or accessed by anyone. Ever.
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Attorney-Backed Storage
Backup copies held in escrow with a partner law firm. If we ever cease operations, your letters are still delivered.
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Archival Conditions
Climate-controlled storage at 65°F, 40% humidity. Acid-free paper meeting ISO 9706 preservation standards.
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Annual Confirmations
Every year we confirm delivery addresses with you and your trustees. Nothing falls through the cracks.
Pricing

Pay once. We handle the rest.

Simple, transparent pricing. No hidden fees. We store it as long as needed and deliver it when the moment comes.

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Single Letter

$29
one letter, one time
  • You write the letter
  • Delivered on exact date
  • Up to 5 years out
  • Storage included until delivery
  • Quality paper & envelope
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Future Letter

Date Delivery

$49
per letter, one time
  • You write the letter
  • Delivered on exact date
  • Up to 10 years out
  • Storage included until delivery
  • Premium envelope & paper
  • Annual address confirmation
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Legacy Letter

Lifetime Hold

$199
per letter + $15/yr storage
  • Stored indefinitely
  • Trustee or date delivery
  • Attorney-backed escrow
  • Premium archival materials
  • Digital backup copy
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Full Service

Ghostwriting

$249
all-inclusive
  • We write it for you
  • 20-question guided interview
  • Professionally crafted
  • 2 rounds of revision
  • Lifetime storage included
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All letters printed on acid-free archival paper. Keepsake presentation upgrade (wax seal, premium paper) available for $20–40.

Common questions

Everything you're wondering

What if your company goes out of business?

Every legacy letter has a backup copy stored in escrow with a partner law firm. We also maintain encrypted digital backups in geographically redundant cloud storage. Your letters outlast us.

How do you confirm addresses over decades?

Every January, we send automated confirmation emails to every active customer (and trustees for legacy letters) with a one-click address update. This is our most critical operational process.

How do you verify someone has passed away?

For legacy letters, you designate 1–2 trusted contacts (trustees) at sign-up. When they notify us with an obituary or death certificate, we release the letters. Trustees receive annual reminders.

Can I update or cancel a letter?

Yes. You have full control over your letters until they're delivered. Update the content, change the delivery date, change the recipient, or cancel entirely at any time through your account.

Do you read my letters?

Never. Your letters are sealed and stored without being read by anyone. Digital backups are encrypted with AES-256. Our privacy policy explicitly states: your content is never accessed, sold, or shared.

What paper and materials do you use?

All letters are preserved on acid-free, lignin-free paper meeting ISO 9706 archival standards — the same standard used by the Smithsonian. Stored at 65°F and 40% relative humidity.

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The letter you've been meaning to write.

It takes 5 minutes. Choose who gets it, pick the delivery date, write from the heart. We handle the rest — archival storage, address confirmation, and delivery exactly when it matters.

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