How to Create a Book of Memory
A book of memory brings together the voices of many people into one warm portrait of a person. It can be created in digital form, too.
Gather the voices
Ask relatives and friends to each write down a memory. Different perspectives come together to form a full, rounded portrait of the person.
Group by meaning
Arrange the stories by periods of life or by circles — family, friends, colleagues. That makes the book easy to read.
A digital book of memory
A memory page is itself a living book: unlike a paper one, it can be added to, shared, and kept forever.
Add faces and voice
A book of memory comes alive when photographs and voice recordings sit alongside the stories. A portrait of each storyteller and snapshots from the subject's life turn the text into a truly living likeness. In a digital book, video can easily be added to the words as well.
- Gather the memories of many people.
- Group them by period or by circle.
- Keep adding to it — unlike a paper book.
- Add photographs and voice.
Frequently asked questions
Save the story while it is with you
Create a memorial page in a few minutes — gently, beautifully and with respect for your loved ones. Free forever for the text version.
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