STORY PRESERVATION OPTIONS
Find the right fit for your story.
Every story is different. So is the way we preserve it. Whether you’re looking to capture a lifetime of memories or explore generations of family history, we’ll help you find an approach that feels right.
At Forever Told, we take the time to understand what matters to you, what you'd like to create, and how we can bring it to life.We invite you to begin with a private, confidential conversation, without obligation, to explore what's possible.
our approach
Your story. Beautifully preserved for the next generation.
Every life is a collection of moments – some quiet, some monumental, all worth remembering. At Forever Told we believe that all stories are the most valuable asset a family can own.
Behind those moments are the people, decisions, experiences and turning points that give a life its meaning.
Forever Told preserves those stories through conversation — listening for the connections, context and details that might otherwise disappear, and shaping them into something lasting for the people who come next.
Whether we’re preserving an individual life, a family history, or the story behind a farm or business, the starting point is always the same: your story, told in the way that matters to you.
Where practical, we conduct interviews in person or face-to-face online, with the same care and personal attention.
Where in-person interviews require travel, associated costs are agreed in advance and payable by the client.
what sets us apart
Guided Interviews
Relaxed, professional storytelling sessions — in person or via video
Your Voice, Our Craft
Carefully crafted storytelling that
preserves your authentic voice
Library-Quality Books
Premium, professionally bound books created to last for generations.
Complete Confidentiality
Your story is handled with the utmost care and privacy at all times
our approach
Every story deserves the space it needs.
Some stories centre on a handful of treasured memories. Others span generations, bringing together family history, photographs and the experiences that have shaped a lifetime.
Our Signature Collection offers a guide to the different ways we can preserve those stories. |Each project begins with a conversation and is shaped around the person, the story and the finished keepsake they hope to create.
- Discovery session to define theme and focus
- 4 hours of storytelling interviews
- 8,000 words professionally written in your voice
- Up to 10 scanned & restored photographs
- One high-quality, case-bound hardcover book
- Full proofreading & editing
- Curated planning session for life's milestones
- 8 hours of deep-dive interviews
- 15,000 words capturing your full journey
- Up to 25 personal photographs
- One elegant, library-quality hardcover book
- Full proofreading & editing
- Curated planning session to explore your story
- Stategic story boarding & in-depth planning
- 10+ hours of master interviews
- 5 hours of genealogy research
- 25,000 words of rich, evocative storytelling
- Up to 30 photos including archival documents & memorabilia
- Bespoke premium book presentation
- Substantive editing & two rounds of proof reading
- Curated planning session to explore your story
- Strategic storyboarding & in-depth planning
- Up to 15 hours of guided interviews
- 10 hours of genealogy research
- 45,000 words of rich, evocative storytelling
- Up to 50 photos including archival documents & memorabilia
- Bespoke premium book presentation
- Substantive editing & two rounds of proofreading
- Physical proof before final print
Every project is individually scoped. The final length, interview arrangements, research, imagery and book presentation are discussed with you before your proposal is prepared.
Family History & Research
Every family has a story, waiting to be uncovered.
Research shaped around your family
We tailor the research to what matters most to you — whether it’s exploring war service records, convict history, migration journeys, uncovering forgotten relatives or bringing generations of family history together.
Intentional Ethical Wills
Some of life's most important gifts can't be left in a will.
Your values, life lessons, hopes, and words of encouragement are part of the legacy only you can leave.
Through a guided and thoughtful interview, we help you capture what truly matters, creating a beautifully written Ethical Will that your family can return to for comfort, guidance, and connection for generations to come.
Manuscript Editing
Every manuscript has potential.
Editing that respects your voice
Some manuscripts need a careful polish. Others need help with structure, storytelling, flow and finding the connections that bring a narrative together.
Whether you’ve written an entire memoir or have a collection of unfinished chapters, we’ll take the time to understand your manuscript and what you want to achieve.
Following an initial conversation and review of your material, we’ll recommend an appropriate editing approach and provide a personalised quotation.
