Every family comes to this with a different budget, timeline, and sense of urgency. That's why Stories Remembered offers four ways to work together—depending on what matters most to you. Every project starts with the same thing: guided interviews with your loved one.
Story Capture
Preserve the voice, before it's gone.
- Guided interview sessions with your loved one (5, 10, or 20 hours of interview time)
- Full audio recordings, delivered digitally
- Lightly cleaned transcript of each session—filler words and false starts removed for easy reading (not proofread for full accuracy)
Families who mainly want their loved one's stories and voice captured now, without committing to a written book yet. Ideal when time is short or budget is tight.
Interviews can begin within 1–2 weeks; delivery within days of the final session.
Story Draft
A story you can actually sit down and read.
- Everything in Story Capture
- A written narrative crafted from the interviews—organized, readable chapters or a chronological summary
- One round of client review and revision
- Delivered as a Word or PDF document (not designed or printed)
Families who want the story to read like a story—not just a transcript—but don't need photos, design, or a printed book right now. Easy to upgrade to a printed book later using the same interviews.
6–10 weeks after final interview.
Story-Only Book
A keepsake, without the photo project.
- Everything in Story Draft
- Professional layout and basic design (text-forward, minimal photos)
- Printed, bound softcover book
- Digital PDF for easy sharing with family
Families who want a real printed heirloom book but don't want to take on the work of gathering, scanning, and organizing a large photo collection.
2–3 months after final interview.
Full Photo Memoir
The complete heirloom experience.
- Everything in Story-Only Book
- Full photo collection, curation, and processing
- Custom-designed layout
- Hardcover, museum-quality printed book
Families who want the full heirloom experience—a beautifully designed book with photos woven throughout the story, built to last generations.
4–6+ months, depending on length and photo count.
Not Sure Which Fits?
Every project starts with a conversation. We'll talk through your family's story, your budget, and your timeline, and I'll recommend the right starting point—with the option to move to a deeper tier later without redoing any interviews already completed.
What Influences the Price Within Each Tier?
Interview Hours
The depth and length of our conversations—from focused sessions to extensive life story exploration.
Photos & Design
The number of photos, level of curation, and complexity of the book's layout and design.
Book Size & Format
Physical dimensions, page count, and customization elements like timelines or family trees.
Additional Copies
Want to share this treasure with the whole family? Additional copies are available at cost, typically $5–$60 each depending on size and format. I'll provide you with a private link to order as many copies as you'd like directly from the printer.
Ready to Get Started?
Let's talk about your story. During a free consultation, we'll discuss your vision, answer your questions, and I'll recommend the tier that fits your family best.
Schedule Your Free ConsultationNo obligation, no pressure—just an honest conversation about preserving the story that matters most to you.