Guides for keeping a life story.
Practical, honest help for families: making a memorial video, recording a grandparent's stories, and supporting someone after a loss.
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How to make a memorial video for your dog
A step-by-step guide to a short, honest video of your dog's life: which photos to use, how to turn habits into scenes, what music works, and how we built Biscuit's film.
Pet memorial ideas: 20 ways to remember your dog or cat
Ways to honor a pet at home, in the garden, with keepsakes and with family, including ideas for children and for cats, who leave the quietest gaps of all.
What to write in a pet sympathy card: 40 messages that help
Losing a pet is losing family. Here's what to write when a friend's dog or cat dies, what to avoid, and a few pet loss gifts that actually mean something.
Memorial tributes See memorial tributes films →
How to make a memorial video for a funeral, step by step
A simple, honest guide for families: what to collect, how to put it in order, how long it should be, and the one thing that makes a tribute video feel like them.
How to write a eulogy: a simple structure, with examples
If you've been asked to speak at a funeral, start here: how long it should be, a five-part structure, example lines you can adapt, and how a tribute video can share the load.
35 songs for a memorial video: sad, hopeful and upbeat
The right song can carry a memorial video. Here are 35 songs families often choose, grouped by mood, plus how to pick one, how to fit it to your photos, and what to know about music rights.
Celebration of life ideas: 25 ways to honor someone you love
A celebration of life is about who they were, not how they died. Here are 25 ideas for the setting, the stories, the food and the keepsakes, for a dad, a mom, or anyone, at home or anywhere else.
Life stories See life stories films →
60 questions to ask your grandparents about their life
The best questions are small and specific. Here are 60 of them, grouped by stage of life, plus how to record the answers so you keep their voice, not just the facts.
90th birthday video ideas: a tribute the whole family can join
Ninety years deserves more than a slideshow. Here are ideas for a 90th birthday video, from collecting messages to telling their life story, plus how to make sure they can actually see and hear it at the party.
Weddings & proposals See weddings & proposals films →
Love story video ideas for your wedding reception
How to tell the story of how you met in two or three minutes: formats that work, what to include, when to play it, and how we built Maya & Daniel's film.
Proposal video ideas: 8 ways to use a video in your proposal
A video can be the proposal itself, the lead-up to the question, or the record of the moment. Here are eight ideas, with what each needs to go right.