Packages
Choose the audio life story package that best suits you and your family.
Online Highlights Tale
We’ll connect online for a highlights interview, focusing on major life events, achievements and ensuring we capture those classic family stories.
Best for interview subjects who
Want their family stories recorded to capture those key moments important to every family
Are comfortable with an online recording process over a laptop or tablet
For loved ones who think they don’t have a story to tell - but everyone has a story
Are interested in the enjoyment of a friendly conversation over a shorter time-frame
Live in an area where our interviewer are not available in person
You receive
A Lasting Tale printed gift certificate
Personal interview coordination
Personalised pre-interview research focused on key moments and events
Up to 2 hours online interview session - can be split into 2 x 1 hour sessions on different days
Light editing of the recorded interview
Professionally sound engineered
Final program is approx. 1 to 1.5 hours in one episode*
Includes 2 x personal music selections mixed in at the beginning and end of the program
1 x edit of final program for removal of content if requested
Full length editing available upon request at extra cost
Delivered as
Transistor podcast link to share privately with family
Secure file download link MP3 file
1 x branded USB gift box with option to buy more
To purchase
Click the “Purchase” button below to buy 100% now + we will post the gift card + be in touch to arrange the interview
OR Contact us to discuss your needs
Our Highlights Tale is the preferred package for online interviews, but note that all our interview packages can be conducted online.
*Final interview length may vary depending on interview conditions and removal of non-story related content.
We’ll connect via Zoom for a highlights interview, focusing on major life events and achievements.
You receive
A Lasting Tale gift certificate to share
Personal interview co-ordination
Research call and questionnaire
Up to 2 hours online interview
Full professional sound editing to create one final program
1 x music selection (favourite genre)
1 x edit or cut-out option prior to sound edit
Private podcast feed with program notes
Secure file download link with program notes
1 x branded USB gift box with option to buy more
See Packages page for more full product inclusions.
The Classic Tale
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A long form in-person interview designed to unearth the stories of a lifetime with all the details. The Classic Tale is our original and most-loved package.
Best for interview subjects who
Prefer a face-to-face interview in their home or safe location
Love the art of conversation and are comfortable recounting memories once they settle into a friendly chat
Are living with mobility issues where face-to-face is best
Have a full lifetime of stories ready to share!
You receive
A Lasting Tale printed gift certificate
Personal interview coordination
Personalised pre-interview research
Up to 3 hours in-person interview session
Full length editing of the recorded interview (6-8hrs of professional editing)
Professionally sound engineered
Final program is split into approx. 3 or 4 x 30 minute episodes*
Includes up to 4 x personal music selections mixed in at the beginning of each episode
1 x edit of final program for removal of content if requested
Delivered as
Transistor podcast link to share privately with family
Secure file download link MP3 files
1 x branded USB gift box with option to buy more
+ BONUS AI-generated, raw + verbatim interview transcript
To purchase
Click the “Purchase” button below to buy 100% now + we will post the gift card + be in touch to arrange the interview
OR Contact us to discuss your needs + we will invoice you directly with a 50% deposit + to arrange the interview
Interviewer travel costs may apply in some regional, rural and remote areas. Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast will incur a travel cost.
Note all our interviews can be conducted online if preferred.
*Final interview length may vary depending on interview conditions and removal of non-story related content.
A longer form in-person interview designed to unearth the stories of a lifetime in greater detail.
You receive
A Lasting Tale gift certificate to share
Personal interview co-ordination
Research call and questionnaire
Up to 3 hours in-person interview
Full professional sound editing to create final program split into four timeline episodes
4 x individual music selections
2 x edit or cut-out option prior to sound edit
Private podcast feed with episode notes
Secure file download link with episode notes
1 x branded USB gift box with option to buy more
See Packages page for more full product inclusions.
Classic for Couples
The ideal interview package for the couple who have built and shared a life together.
Best for interview subjects who
Are a couple with a shared life together
Feel comfortable sharing their stories in the comfort of their own home
Require partner support for some or all of the interview
Would like to capture key moments as individuals + stories of their life together
You receive
A Lasting Tale printed gift certificate
Personal interview coordination
Personalised pre-interview research
Up to 4 hours in-person interview - eg 1 hour per individual + up to 2 hours combined - customisable based on needs
Full length editing of the recorded interview (8-10hrs of professional editing)
Professionally sound engineered
Final program is split into approx. 4 - 6 x 30 minute episodes*
Includes up to 6 x personal music selections mixed in at the beginning of each episode
1 x edit of final program for removal of content if requested
Delivered as
Transistor podcast link to share privately with family
Secure file download link MP3 files
1 x branded USB gift box with option to buy more
+ BONUS AI-generated, raw + verbatim interview transcript
To purchase
Click the “Purchase” button below to buy 100% now + we will post the gift card + be in touch to arrange the interview
OR Contact us to discuss your needs + we will invoice you directly with a 50% deposit + to arrange the interview
Interviewer travel costs may apply in some regional, rural and remote areas. Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast will incur a travel cost.
Note all our interviews can be conducted online if preferred.
*Final interview length may vary depending on interview conditions and removal of non-story related content.
The ideal interview package for the couple who have built and shared a life together.
You receive
A Lasting Tale gift certificate to share
Personal interview co-ordination
Up to 4 hours in-person interview split between a partnered couple
Structured as a combination of individual interviews and a joint interview with breaks as needed
Full professional sound editing to create final program split into five timeline episodes
5 x music selections
2 x edit or cut-out option prior to sound edit
Private podcast feed with episode notes
Secure file download link with episode notes
1 x branded USB gift box with option to buy more
See Packages page for more full product inclusions.
Storyteller Special
An extended life story interview, perfect for the larger than life story or consummate storyteller.
Best for interview subjects who
Would like two sessions over separate days in their home or safe location
For one subject, a couple or multiple subjects
Have a wonderful + extended life story to share
Are the expert storyteller or history keeper of your family!
You receive
A Lasting Tale printed gift certificate
Personal interview coordination
Personalised pre-interview research
Up to 6 hours in-person interview split over 2 interview sessions
Full length editing of the recorded interview (12-14hrs of professional editing)
Professionally sound engineered
Final program is split into approx. 6 - 8 x 30 minute episodes
Includes up to 8 x personal music selections mixed in at the beginning of each episode
1 x edit of final program for removal of content if requested
Delivered as
Transistor podcast link to share privately with family
Secure file download link MP3 files
1 x branded USB gift box with option to buy more
+ BONUS AI-generated, raw + verbatim interview transcript
To purchase
Click the “Purchase” button below to buy 100% now + we will post the gift card + be in touch to arrange the interview
OR Contact us to discuss your needs + we will invoice you directly with a 50% deposit + to arrange the interview
Interviewer travel costs may apply in some regional, rural and remote areas. Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast will incur a travel cost.
Note all our interviews can be conducted online if preferred.
*Final interview length may vary depending on interview conditions and removal of non-story related content.
An extended life story interview, perfect for the larger than life story or consummate storyteller.
You receive
A Lasting Tale gift certificate to share
Personal interview co-ordination
Research call and questionnaire
Up to 6 hours in-person interview split over one or two sessions
Full professional sound editing to create final program split into six timeline episodes
6 x music selections (favourite genre)
3 x edit or cut-out option prior to sound edit
Private podcast feed with episode notes
Secure file download link with episode notes
1 x branded USB gift box with option to buy more
See Packages page for more full product inclusions.
+ Add Extras
Add these optional extras onto any of our packages.
Public Podcast Tribute
The existing private story edited to a public story, up to 1 hour, and hosted as a custom page on our website. Ideal to share as a tribute to friends, family and community.
$495.
Edited Interview Transcript
Professionally edited interview transcript in Q&A format. This is a step-up from the included AI-generated, raw and verbatim transcript.
From $365.
Give the gift of an audio history — and keep their voice alive.
With every purchase of A Lasting Tale package you will receive a printed gift certificate to personalise and share — or we can mail it directly to the recipient on your behalf!