Why a life story?

What I would give to hear their voice just one more time.

 
 
 

Did you know the first thing you forget is the sound of a loved one’s voice?

A Lasting Tale was created to allow families to listen to those voices long into the future – untold stories from the past, words of wisdom, or even just those turns of phrase that make you smile. A keepsake of priceless memories.

 

It’s not just about the life story itself, it’s about the process.

The simple joy of sharing their story in a relaxed and comfortable setting can be incredibly cathartic for our loved one’s as they age.

There are many reasons people engage us to record the life story of someone they love. They may be reaching a milestone to celebrate, such as a 70th, 80th or 90th birthday, or an anniversary. Or they may be starting to lose their memory, become frailer, or have received a diagnosis that makes them consider the end of their life.

Whatever your reason, we’ll work with you to create a personal audio history that reflects your mum, dad or someone special – and one that will be meaningful to them, you and your family for years to come.

How it works

A private memoir

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Family history preserved.
Yours to keep forever.

Our interview process follows three simple steps; detailed research, friendly interviews, and a high-quality audio production.

Because everyone’s needs are unique we have various options for capturing your loved one’s story.

ONLINE — An online interview experience to capture the essentials from a timeline of a life.
IN-PERSON — A longer-form interview conducted in person.
COUPLES — Perfect for the couple who have shared a life together.
EXTENDED — Extended interviews for the dedicated storyteller.

Our packages

Testimonials

Testimonials
Peter, Google Review.
Peter, Google Review.

“A Lasting Tale interviewed and recorded my 90 y/o father re-telling his life story which will keep his legacy alive long after he is gone. Ideal way of recording anyone's story no matter what age. The spoken word also adds a very personal touch. Highly recommended.”

Peter, Google Review.
Jacob, Google Review.
Jacob, Google Review.

“A Lasting Tale is an absolutely fantastic keepsake. We are treasuring our recording + the extra book that Dimity put together for us. Great value and a very comfortable and enjoyable process!”

Jacob, Google Review.
Wayne, Google Review.
Wayne, Google Review.

“We now have a rich family history recorded which will be enjoyed by generations to come. So much history is lost with time, so A Lasting Tale provide a cost-effective solution to this. Go ahead and commit today.”

Wayne, Google Review.
Andrea.
Andrea.

“Dimity interviewed my father in San Francisco via Zoom. She did a fabulous job putting my father at ease and getting to the heart of his fascinating life story. At the end of the interview I think he wanted to adopt her!”

Andrea.
Andrea.
Andrea.

“A Lasting Tale’s talent is not just the great interview techniques, but also the post interview editing. There is a lot of time and effort that goes into the editing and presentation. This ensures the creation of a professional recording that will be a special heirloom for generations to come.”

Andrea.
Jill.
Jill.

“For days after you were with Dad he was on quite a ‘high’ – still thinking of what he had talked about – and told me he was feeling proud of his achievements, particularly in the area of education and community. So lovely for him. ”

Jill.
Carla.
Carla.

“It was magical to hear her voice.

I didn’t listen to Mum’s audio life story until a few weeks after she passed. Wow! I laughed, I cried. It made me realise that she wasn’t just my Mum – she was Linda, she was a person who had her own adventures and career and friends. She was amazing.”

Carla.
Carla.
Carla.

“When mum was diagnosed with cancer, I knew I wanted to have her life story recorded, whatever the cost — to keep a piece of mum forever.
She had so many amazing stories to tell that would be lost after she passed, and luckily Mum was open to the experience.
I can't fault the process — A Lasting Tale is easily one of the best things I've ever done.”

Carla.
Christa.
Christa.

“We did the private package interview with my father and he really enjoyed the process and now we have his life stories and laughter to keep with our family always. I would highly recommend. ”

Christa.
Murray.
Murray.

“I really enjoyed rehearing Dad’s history and picking up a few new gems. My other family members felt the same. It is great to be able to capture a history that we can revisit time and again.”

Murray.
Luke.
Luke.

“A Lasting Tale’s questions are thoughtful and designed to elicit the best response from interviewees. ”

Luke.
Christa.
Christa.

“The Lasting Tale is a fantastic way to keep memories of loved ones and their stories for future generations. The interviewers are so thoughtful — they really care about the subjects and how to get the best responses.”

Christa.