unfinished work left at death
Refers to a project, task, or mission that someone was unable to complete before dying. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
He took over his father's unfinished work and completed the research.
lifetime achievement; work accomplished in one's life
Refers to the body of work or accomplishments a person achieved during their lifetime. Often used in eulogistic or historical descriptions.
This museum is a collection of his lifetime achievements.