Collecting Stories from Others

Story Circles
Story Circles are about gathering together those who were closest to your loved one to share some of the memories and experiences they had with him. Most of them will jump at the chance to share these memories with others, and in the end, everyone will gain a new depth of understanding about him and how he touched the lives of others. Read more >>

Asking for Stories
For those who don't have family and friends nearby, a Story Circle would be difficult to coordinate. However, that shouldn't keep you from asking your friends and family about their memories of him. Most of them would love to tell you of these stories; all you have to do is ask! Read more >>

If you have any other ideas on how to gather the stories of those who were close to your loved one, please e-mail me and I'd be happy to include them on the site.

Remembering a Loved One

Collecting Stories from Others

Preserving Your Own Memories

Gathering Memorabilia and Treasures

Creating an Online Memorial

Paying Tribute during Special Occasions

Books about Remembering

Preservation/Care

Things to Keep in Mind

 
record the memories of a
female friend or relative
 

"When a once painful reminder evokes a gentle laugh, when we recognize the joy of the present in an image from the past, we have arrived at an important moment. Those memories are being transformed, unmistakably, into messages of hope.

~ Molly Fumia, in Safe Passage