How It Works
The process takes place over two meetings, offered in person or virtually — whichever feels most comfortable for you.
The first is a guided conversation of about an hour. Thoughtful questions invite you to share meaningful memories, experiences, and what you feel most proud of.
Rather than a life review, the conversation focuses on the stories, reflections, lessons, and experiences that feel most significant to you, along with the wisdom you want to share with the people you love.
The conversation is recorded and transcribed, then carefully shaped into a clear, readable draft in your own voice. In a follow-up session, we review the draft together. Anything can be added, removed, or expanded, so the final document reflects exactly what you want to share.
The final result is a beautifully finished booklet that captures what matters most, exactly as you'd want it remembered.
If you'd like to continue exploring additional memories or stories, another conversation can always be scheduled.
Grounded in Research
The reflective questions used in this process are drawn from Dignity Therapy, a research-based approach developed to help people explore what has mattered most in their lives — bringing a sense of meaning, peace, and dignity.
This approach has been widely studied and shown to support emotional wellbeing, peace of mind, and a sense of meaning and purpose.
Guiding Questions
The conversation is guided by reflective questions that invite you to share meaningful memories, experiences, and what you feel most proud of. You are always free to skip any questions, or take the conversation in whatever direction feels most meaningful to you.
Some questions include:
What experiences or memories stand out as especially meaningful in your life?
When have you felt most alive?
What roles have you played that have meant the most to you?
What lessons or wisdom would you like to pass on to the people you love?
A Meaningful Gift
For the parent, grandparent, or friend who seems to have everything. For the person who would cherish the opportunity to reflect, share, and be heard. For the family that wants to know the person they love more deeply.
Reflections on Life and Legacy makes a deeply meaningful gift — one that honors a life, preserves what matters most, and creates something that will be treasured for generations.
Gift purchases are made in advance, and a gift certificate is provided to present to your loved one. The pace and depth of the experience are guided entirely by the recipient and the final document belongs fully to them.
Pricing
Legacy Reflection $550
One guided conversation (about an hour), recorded and transcribed
Collaborative review session
Professionally printed booklet
Digital PDF
One guided conversation of about an hour, recorded and transcribed. In a follow-up session we review the draft together — anything can be added, removed, or expanded. The final result is a beautifully finished booklet, along with a PDF for easy sharing with family and friends.
Legacy Reflection - Expanded $750
Two guided conversations recorded and transcribed
Additional time for deeper reflection and storytelling
Collaborative review session
Professionally printed booklet
Digital PDF
The expanded option includes a second guided conversation — allowing time to revisit meaningful stories, expand on important themes, or explore new reflections that emerge along the way.
Participants often find that the first conversation brings to mind additional memories and stories they want to include.
Each option includes one printed booklet and a PDF. Additional printed copies are available starting at $25.
Payment plans and group rates are available. Please reach out for more information.