How it Works

Why Families Choose The Life Archive

• Compassionate Guidance: We make recording comfortable and natural, turning interview sessions into warm, effortless conversations.

• Studio-Grade Clarity: We handle all technical setup and professional audio editing so every laugh, whisper, and inflection sounds crystal clear.

• 100% Private & Secure: Your family's stories, photos, and personal memories are held in strict confidence and delivered securely.

• Heirloom Quality: You receive a polished, permanent audio keepsake that keeps your loved ones' voices alive for generations to come.

1. Select Your Package. Browse our available recording packages to find the right fit for your family.

2. Submit Your Booking Request. Head to our Contact page and share a few contact details. We will follow up promptly to arrange an introductory free consultation.

3. Securing Your Date If you decide to go ahead after our initial consultation, we will issue an invoice for your session. A 50% deposit secures your chosen recording date, with the remaining balance due upon your approval of the final audio draft. 

4. The Planning Call Before recording, we will have a short call to discuss the recording session. We will review the life chapters and themes you wish to cover—as well as any topics you prefer to keep private. 

Shaping Your Story. The finished piece is crafted to feel like a high-end podcast or intimate radio documentary—thoughtfully edited to ensure smooth transitions while capturing the true spirit of your voice.

Reviewing Your Memoir. Within six weeks of your recording, you will receive a preview link to listen through your edited memoir. You can request any minor adjustments or refinements—one round of full revisions is included to ensure every detail is just right.

Your Finished Keepsake. Once approved, your complete audio memoir will be delivered in a custom presentation box containing a USB drive (exact keepsake items depend on your chosen package tier) . Every edit is performed with care to honour your legacy and deliver a timeless heirloom for your family.

Your Photographs. During our recording session, we will scan your physical family photographs using portable high-resolution scanning equipment—so your original precious photos never leave your home  (dependent on your chosen package tier). 

Yes. I hold an Enhanced DBS check with Adults and Children’s Barred List clearance, and I am registered with the DBS Update Service. If you would like to verify my status prior to your recording session, please let me know and I will happily provide the details. 

I also have full Public Liability Insurance.

• While I mainly cover the North West of England, I'm always happy to travel to you beyond this area for a small additional fee.