Pics...(just some of my faves!)
Your voice. Your stories. Your way.
Imagine being able to see the person you love. To hear their voice, their stories, witness their mannerisms, long after they’ve gone. And to revisit them as often as you want to.
That’s what a legacy film offers. It brings the real person into the room, in all of their ‘human-ness’, and the raw and messy beauty of everything they were.
How it began
Cherish You - Legacy was born when my own grandparents were not long for this earth, and I wanted to record their stories for my children and my children’s children. Rather than just hearing about a relative who had passed, my children got to experience their great grandparents, through watching them share stories about their lifetimes.
Since then I have been blessed to record many people, some facing challenging health issues and leaving young children behind, others in their elder years wanting to leave a memento for everyone they love.
What happens
We talk. A relaxed, guided conversation, usually around an hour and a half to two hours, with questions about your childhood, your loves, your lessons and the messages you’d like to leave.
I weave it together. I edit your stories with photographs, favourite pieces of music and newspaper clippings into a keepsake film.
Your family keeps it. A priceless heirloom to be treasured, watched, and shared, including at a Celebration of Life if you’d like.
Everyone I’ve recorded has told me they felt ‘lighter’ afterwards. The process itself can be an honouring journey, a chance to see your life’s path with clarity.
Who it’s for
Anyone with stories worth keeping: someone facing a diagnosis, a grandparent, a parent, a friend, or someone who simply wants to leave messages, just in case.
Where it happens
In your home, or wherever you live, somewhere you feel comfortable and like yourself. And I love to travel, so wherever you are, ask me.
Your keepsake
Your film is delivered on a beautifully curated wood and crystal USB. Extras are available to purchase too, so you can share your story with the people who matter most.
Pricing
Upon enquiry. Every story is different, so let’s have a chat.
Prefer to do it yourself?
My book What I Want You to Know: A Step-by-Step Guide to Leaving Recorded Messages for Those You Love shows you how, with just the phone in your pocket. And if it all feels too hard, you can always reach out, and I’ll do the ‘grunt’ work for you.
Book link coming soon.
