The Ultimate Life Preservation Service

Living Memoir

Protect your family's stories before time runs out. Professional memory preservation through beautifully crafted video and physical memoirs.

The Gift of a Lifetime

What is a
Living Memoir?

The greatest gift you can leave your loved ones is... yourself.

A Living Memoir transforms decades of experience, wisdom, and love into a cinematic documentary your family will treasure forever.

While life insurance leaves money, a Living Memoir leaves something far more valuable: you.

Imagine your grandchildren hearing your voice decades from now. Watching you tell the story of raising their parents. They can laugh at your jokes, learn from your hard-earned lessons, and hear your voice one more time.

This isn't just a video—it's a family heirloom that turns grief into connection and ensures your legacy lives on for generations

Quick overview: what a Living Memoir is, how it works, and why families choose to start now.

The Reality Check
25% of 70-year-olds

will not reach the age of 80.

Source: Social Security Administration Data

See It on Screen

Living Memoir Cinematic Trailer

A short preview of how we approach family legacy on film—emotion, craft, and a story worth passing down.

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Why This Matters

More Than Just a Video

We don't just record stories; we preserve the essence of a human life.

Senior smiling at camera

Forgotten Family Members

Most of us only inherit static photos of the family members who came before us. But photos don't tell the whole story. They don't capture the timber of a voice, the cadence of a laugh, or the wisdom earned through experience. They are just faces in a frame.

A Living Memoir allows you, your children, and their children to actually meet their ancestors, keeping their presence alive for generations.

Grandparents telling stories to grandchild

Lost Stories

When a loved one passes, a library of wisdom burns down. We often realize too late that we missed the chance to ask about their struggles, their triumphs, and the defining moments of their lives.

We capture the stories that are fundamental to who they are. This service gives them the platform to say what they've never been able to say, allowing families to see their loved ones in a light they may have never seen before.

Senior and youth sitting together

One Last Chance

Many seniors want to tell their story but feel overwhelmed by the task. "Where do I start? I'm not a writer. Will anyone be interested?"

We remove the burden. Our professional interviewers guide them through the journey with patience and care, helping them articulate their life story for the loved ones who deeply want to keep a piece of them for years to come.

Mother and daughter grieving

Grieving Support

Losing a loved one is one of life's most challenging chapters. While nothing can replace them, being able to revisit them time and time again provides profound comfort during the mourning process.

A Living Memoir allows you to hear their voice, see their quirks, and feel their charm one more time. While nothing can bring back what was lost, we ensure you can always hold on to the pieces of them that matter most.

Preserve Your Legacy

Choose Your Package

Professional memory preservation tailored to your family's needs.

Essential

The Essential Memoir

Perfect for capturing core family memories with professional quality and heartfelt storytelling.

$3,000
  • Up to 30 minutes runtime
  • Professional filming and editing
  • Licensed background music
  • USB delivery with premium travel case
  • Digital download link for sharing
Bonus Value: Upgrade tiers include added bonuses
Choose Essential
Generational

The Generational Memoir

Ultimate documentary experience with premium features, multiple formats, and full legacy preservation.

$20,000
  • 3-part documentary (up to 3 hours total)
  • Premium editing and color correction
  • Licensed background music
  • 10 premium copies (USB/DVD/Blu-ray mix)
  • Digital download links

Bonus Features

  • 6 Living Letters (View Living Letters)
  • Living Memoirs Extended Editions
  • Original Music by Julia Zuzanna Sokolowska
  • Up to 3 days of filming
  • Up to 2 Guest Speakers
  • Up to 500 photos
Total Bonus Value: $16,000
Choose Generational
Flexible Payments Available

Monthly payment plans are available on every package, with terms up to 12 months.

Additional Services

Pair Another Living Service

Add Living Letters or a Living Address to your memoir and save $1,000.

Living Letters Add-On

Living Letters Video Messages

Create dedicated message videos for loved ones and milestone moments as a separate add-on to your project.

  • Personalized messages for family members and future milestones
  • Professionally filmed and edited to match memoir quality
  • Can be added to any Living Memoir package
Bundle Savings
$1,000 Off

When Living Letters are added to a Living Memoir project, the client saves $1,000 immediately.

Living Address Add-On

Living Address

Record a message to be played at your own memorial. That way, your loved ones can see and hear you when they need to most.

  • Spoken by you, for your memorial service
  • One video, up to 20 minutes
  • Filmed wherever you are, then delivered to someone you trust
$2,000 on its own
$1,000

When paired with a Living Memoir

Optional Add-Ons

Expand Your Legacy

Enhance your Living Memoir with a book, an original score, or a portrait session.

Biography Book Add-On

Premium Biography Book Production

A professionally produced hardcover biography book designed to pair with your memoir project.

  • Book options up to 40 pages or up to 100 pages
  • Hardcover format (10" x 10")
  • Up to 4 copies included
$6,000 standard price
$3,000

When paired with a Living Memoir package

Original Score Add-On

Original Music by Julia Zuzanna Sokolowska

A custom original composition created specifically around your life story by major-studio alumna Julia Zuzanna Sokolowska (Netflix, Fox, and ABC).

  • Bespoke musical piece composed for your memoir narrative
  • Professionally produced score tailored to emotional tone and pacing
  • Composed by a Hollywood-trained collaborator with major studio credits
$4,000 standalone add-on
Included Free

with The Generational Memoir Package

Still purchasable on Essential or Legacy at the standalone $4,000 rate.

Portrait Photography Add-On

Portrait Session with Jake Holschuh

Acclaimed photographer Jake Holschuh captures timeless portraits that complement your memoir and preserve how you are remembered.

  • 3 to 4 hour portrait shoot
  • Session at your memoir filming location or Jake's Bellingham studio
  • 10 to 15 professionally retouched digital images
  • Optional print and frame purchasing available
$2,500

Portrait Add-On Service

Designed for families who want premium still photography to accompany the memoir film.

Cinematic Excellence

Meet Our Partners

Collaborating with world-class talent to bring Hollywood-level composition to your family legacy.

Julia Zuzanna Sokolowska

Julia Zuzanna Sokolowska

Composer • Orchestrator • Multi-Instrumentalist

A graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Julia blends cinematic storytelling with technical precision. Based in Los Angeles, she has contributed to major studio productions for Netflix, Fox, and ABC. Her work brings an emotional, orchestral depth to your memoir that standard stock music simply cannot achieve.

Selected Credits

  • Army of the Dead (Netflix)
  • Empire (20th Century Fox)
  • Revenge (ABC Studios)
  • The Tonight Show (NBC)

Collaborations

Usher, Elton John, Kendrick Lamar, NAS, Leona Lewis, David Foster, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Exclusive Benefit

Custom scoring by Julia is included for free in The Generational Memoir Package.

Jake Holschuh

Advertising Photographer • Videographer • Portrait Specialist

Based in Bellingham, Washington, Jake Holschuh specializes in high-end advertising photography. His background includes extensive work across food, beverage, lifestyle, architecture, and portrait photography, with campaign experience for national brands including Noosa, Hoka, and PopSockets. Jake's approach centers on thoughtful, authentic imagery that elevates visual storytelling.

Core Specialties

  • Advertising Campaign Photography
  • Lifestyle + Portrait Photography
  • Food and Beverage Visuals
  • Architecture and Space Storytelling

Campaign Clients

Noosa, Hoka, and PopSockets, with additional work spanning commercial and editorial campaigns.

Previously working between Seattle and Denver, now based in Bellingham.

Selected Work

Jake Holschuh featured work sample 1 Highlighted Work

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Portrait Add-On Collaboration

Add a portrait session with Jake to your memoir package for professionally retouched images that preserve your legacy in both film and still photography.

Jake Holschuh
Senior looking out window
Your Story Awaits

Ready to Begin?

Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your family's legacy needs and how a Living Memoir can preserve your story for generations.