The process is simple. It involves a Storyteller, a Life Biographer and a Sound Engineer. You can record your story either face to face or on the phone and we do all the rest.
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We match you with one of our specially trained Life Biographers.
Your recording can be of anything you want; a life story, a special memory, or simply a bedtime story for your grandchildren, or a secret recipe never-before-shared.
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They will contact you and arrange a suitable time to meet you to plan your story, sign the relevant forms for confidentiality and explain to you how we do it.
You can also let us know to whom you would like your precious recording sent, whether it is just to you, a family member or loved one.
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Your Biographer will then arrange a time for your recording. This can take anything up to an hour and the process is handled by our remote audio engineer who ensures the sound quality, records, transfers and then sends you and your loved ones an email with the link to the recording.
“I always thought I hadn’t done much with my life...but recording my biography has made me realise how full it has been”
A patient at Sue Ryder
Wheatfields
Would you like to record your life story?
Our service is free of charge. We make it as easy as possible for you and aim to ensure the experience is rewarding and enjoyable.
Our expertly trained biographers will put you at your ease and help you to plan your story. All recordings are confidential and adhere to GDPR privacy rules .
The process is simple and accessible and we aim to capture your story in as little as an hour. You tell us what memories you want to record for those you love. You might choose a favourite recipe, a bedtime story or a special time in your life or, you might want to leave the highlights of your life story to date. The gift of your voice is a precious legacy to give your family and loved ones.
Get in touch and we will help match you with a trained biographer.
One of our Audio Engineers, Hywel Sedgwick, recording a life story
“I loved the time I spent reminiscing with Caroline. She took care of everything. All I had to do was talk about that time I lost my shoes on my wedding day. I couldn’t stop laughing!”
Sheila
Norfolk
· You are a family member. We’d love to chat with you.
We know how irreplaceable it is to capture a loved one’s precious voice and memories on audio. And we have trained specialists who can do this for you.
We have our own specially trained Life Biographers who are available to record your loved one’s memories in person or remotely by phone depending on where they live.
Our service is free of charge and we would love to help as we realise how precious the gift of your loved one’s voice is.
We’d love to hear from you. Get in touch below or email;
hello@storiesforlife.co.uk
“I listen back and it is like he is in the room and telling stories I’d never heard before. It is so lovely to hear.”
Family member gifted a recording
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