Dikivia Steed, who is known affectionately as Kivie, at the age of 39, arranged for her funeral following the detection of terminal breast cancer and just two weeks’ prognosis in life. Her life, as it turned out in March 2025, touched hearts across the globe once she made public her dying wish in a viral TikTok post.
Dikivia died on March 22, 2025, but not before making certain that her departure would be in line with her outgoing personality and honor her life. Her wishes were fulfilled in a touching farewell on April 5, 2025, leaving behind a memory of love that still inspires.
Dikivia Steed, born on March 31, 1985, was a beloved mother of four sons—Chris, Lil Phil, and FatBoi—and a cherished sister, daughter, and friend. A Miami Northwest High School graduate, she was known for her warmth, strength, and unyielding spirit. Her battle with breast cancer took a devastating turn when doctors delivered the grim prognosis that she had only two weeks left.
Rather than succumbing to despair, Dikivia took control of her final days, meticulously planning her funeral to ensure her loved ones could say goodbye in a way that reflected her personality and brought them comfort.
In a TikTok video posted by the account lstpromotions, Dikivia outlined her wishes with remarkable calm and clarity. She requested a black casket adorned with pink flowers, a pink resting outfit, and a specific dress code for mourners: black attire with pink trimmings, bows, and gloves.
“I want my funeral to be a celebration, not just a mourning,”
she said, her voice steady despite the gravity of her situation. The video quickly went viral, moving viewers with its raw honesty and Dikivia’s bravery in facing her mortality.
A tweet from X.
On April 5, 2025, Dikivia’s family and friends gathered at Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Miami to honor her memory in a celebration of life that fulfilled her every wish. Mourners dressed in black with pink accents filled the church, their attire a testament to Dikivia’s love for pink—a symbol of her vibrant and joyful spirit. Her casket, draped in pink flowers, stood as a beautiful centerpiece, precisely as she had envisioned.
The day before, on April 4, 2025, a “last party” was held at the Omega Activity Center in Opa Locka, Florida, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., where loved ones celebrated Dikivia’s life in a more informal setting. This event further reflected her desire for her farewell to be a time of joy and connection, not just sorrow.
Dikivia’s sister, Deedee Steed, who now cares for her four sons, shared her thoughts on the emotional yet uplifting farewell.
“Kivie wanted her funeral to be a celebration of her life, and we did our best to honor that,”
Deedee said.
“She was always thinking of others, even in her final days. Planning everything herself was her way of ensuring we could focus on remembering her with love, not just grief.”
In a touching and unexpected gesture, Dikivia’s family requested that attendees make donations to her sons’ college funds instead of traditional flowers. This forward-thinking decision highlighted her enduring love and responsibility as a mother, ensuring that her children’s futures would be supported even in her absence.
“Even as she faced her own mortality, Kivie was thinking about her boys and their education, It was just like her to put their needs first, even at the end.”
Said a family friend who attended the service.
Dikivia’s story spread beyond Miami. Her TikTok video and posts on platforms like X and Facebook garnered widespread attention and sparked conversations about life, death, and honoring loved ones’ wishes. Photos shared by Deedee Steed on Facebook showed the family’s adherence to the pink and black theme, while comments from around the world poured in, with many sharing their experiences of loved ones planning their send-offs.
