How it works
Five steps from memories to a book on the shelf.
You and your family share what you remember. We do the writing, the design and the printing, and nothing is printed until you are happy with it.
Start your book
Tell us who the book is about and which edition you'd like. We reply by email with the guided questions, a private way to share photos, and the price. If you need the book by a date, such as a funeral or a birthday, tell us at the start.
Gather the family
Share the questions with anyone who should be part of the book: children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters, old friends. Each person adds memories, photos and a short message of their own. Short answers are fine; we ask follow-up questions when a story needs more.
We write and design it
We turn the answers into short, clear pages, one memory to each spread, in the order of a life, using only what your family has given us.
Two checks before print
A member of our team checks every name, date and fact against your family's answers. Then you receive a digital proof of the whole book and can ask for any changes you need. Nothing is printed until you approve it.
Printed and posted
Your hardbacks are printed and sent to each address you give us. We keep the finished book on file, so relatives can order copies later.
What we need from you
Memories, photos and a few kind words.
Memories
Answers to our guided questions about their life, from as many people as you like. A few sentences each is plenty.
Photos
Around 20 to 40 photos fills a book, but fewer is fine. Phone photos and photos of old prints both work.
Messages
A short tribute or message from each person who would like one. These fill the Tributes chapter at the end.
How long it takes
We agree a date with you first.
We're a new publisher, so we don't promise fixed turnaround times. Before you order, we agree a realistic date with you, and we tell you straight away if anything changes.
| Stage | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Funeral memory booklet | Tell us your funeral date first; we'll say honestly whether we can meet it |
| Memorial or Life Story book | Depends mostly on how quickly your family answers the questions |
| Printing and delivery | We confirm the printer's timing when you approve your proof |
Questions
Everything families usually ask
Do we need to be good at writing?
No. You answer simple questions, by typing or with short notes, and we do the writing. Most answers are a few sentences long.
Can several relatives contribute?
Yes, and we encourage it. Books are better with more voices: one person remembers childhood, another the working years, another the grandparent. There's no limit on how many people take part.
What if we don't have many photos?
That's fine. A spread without a photo can carry a quote from someone in the family instead, set large on the left page.
What if family members remember things differently?
It happens in every family. We'll point out anything that doesn't match when we check the facts, and you decide what goes in the book. Sometimes both memories belong.
Who sees our memories and photos?
Only our team and the services we use to write, store and print your book. We never publish or sell your book, and we delete your files when you ask. Our privacy notice has the details.
Can you make a book for someone who is still alive?
Yes. That's our Life Story book. They can answer the questions themselves, or with a son, daughter or grandchild alongside them.
Can we order more copies later?
Yes. We keep the finished book on file, so anyone in the family can order another copy at any time, unless you ask us to delete it.
What if there's a mistake in the printed book?
If the mistake is ours, or the printing is faulty, we reprint the book at no cost. Tell us within 30 days of delivery.
Ready when you are.
Tell us who the book is for, and we'll reply by email with everything you need to begin.