Whichever feels most theirs. The most chosen are the day they were born, the day you met them, or a moment you shared that meant something. There's no wrong answer — only the one that feels right when you look at the map.

Yes. The personal message field accepts up to four lines — a poem, a line they were known for saying, their full name and a date, or just a few words. Keep it as private and as quiet as you want.

For many families, yes — it offers something specific to look at, rather than a generic card. We'd recommend asking what would feel right for the person receiving it, especially if the loss is recent. Some prefer a quiet personal piece; others prefer waiting until later.

Of course. Many of our memorial star maps are ordered by people for themselves — a parent for a child, a partner for a partner, a sibling for a sibling. There's no need to explain.

All our prints arrive in plain protective packaging — no large branded labels, no marketing inserts. If you want anything specific (e.g. delivered to a different address, or held for a specific date), drop us a note in the order.