Question: How can I ensure my family receives messages from me on special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries even if I'm no longer here?

One is ContinYou, an app geared for people with terminal illness, military deployment or hazardous work. You can record or upload messages for specific dates, a way to offer your family a bit of emotional support and comfort. The app also lets you designate an administrator to manage the account after you're gone so your messages can be sent as scheduled.

Another is HereAfter, an interactive memory-sharing app that lets you record and share stories and memories with family members. You can add photos and use a conversational interface so family members can ask questions and hear your answers. It's a good way to preserve your memory and share it with your family even after you're gone.

For a more high-tech approach, Sensay offers AI-powered avatars that capture your personality and can be used for digital immortality. The avatars can offer emotional support and continue to interact with your family on your behalf, making them a different and interesting way to leave a digital legacy.