Are you considering gifting a memory book but don’t know where to start?

Take a peek on how I can help you create the perfect memory book in honour of your loved one, to capture and hold onto a lifetime of special memories.

What is the purpose of a memory book?

Every life is filled with memories - and a carefully crafted memory book helps ensure those stories are held onto, shared and never forgotten. A memory book is a book filled with photographs, stories and memories of your loved one, to use in time of reflection and reminisce on all good times past. Memory books help to process loss by reminding family and friends of happier times and helps them to find comfort in thoughtfully preserving the moments that matter most. Not only are memory books a key tool of support, they are also a valuable keepsake to cherish for years to come, and pass down through the generations.

What is included in a memory book?

Characteristics

Capture the unique characteristics of your loved one, including their talents, hobbies, and what made them special. Throughout the memory book references to their character and what people loved most about them can be remembered in so many ways - any great achievements they had celebrated, or if they had a particular hobby/interest etc. The more information you can give me the better as this is exactly what keeps those memories alive!

One of many special achievements throughout his life ...

Photographs

Fill the pages of the memory book with photographs, in which captures their most precious moments, from birth and childhood through to adulthood. Include images from their school days, birthdays, wedding, children and grandchildren, holidays ... and any other joyful events which they had celebrated throughout their life.

Memories & Stories

Ensure that the stories and memories are captured, from birth right up until the preserving the moments behind each memory. This allows family and friends to celebrate their lifetime memories in a beautiful way. At such a difficult time, finding a meaningful way to honour and remember a loved one can bring comfort…

This message tells it all!

Poems or Song lyrics, Prayers and Treasured Pictures from Children ...  

Even perhaps their favourite recipe, music, pets ... the list is endless!

Each of these that remind you of your loved one and reflect their interests and values.

Learning to live without a loved one is never easy, but keeping their memory alive can bring comfort and connection.

Loving messages can even appear from the pets !

Condolence Messages and Memories

After recording a beautiful account of their lifetime stories, we can have a section for messages and memories and even photos from family and friends who come along to say a last goodbye to someone special. They too can contribute to this keepsake as a reminder of the impact your loved one had on others’ lives.

Loving sympathy messages form a truly special friend!

Remember, creating a memory book is a heartfelt way to remember and preserve the legacy of your loved one. Start preserving precious moments today with A Memory Story Book.