Preserve Your Story
Whether you are just beginning your legacy journey, eager to capture precious memories before they fade, ready to create a complete family narrative, or interested in tracing your roots through genealogical research, The Story Archivist offers a path tailored to your needs. Each service is designed to preserve what matters most — from intimate stories and lived experiences to the documented milestones that shaped your family’s history — ensuring your heritage is honored and remembered for generations to come.
Choose the path that fits your family best:
Story Capture: The essential foundation for family legacy preservation
Family Narrative: Complete family storytelling that stands on its own
Legacy Memoir: The ultimate family legacy experience
Genealogical Foundations: The research-first path to understanding your family story
Story Capture
When time is precious and memories are beginning to fade
Sometimes preserving family stories is urgent: an aging grandparent holds irreplaceable memories, busy schedules make extensive projects impossible, or there’s a family celebration or holiday approaching. I focus on what's most important: professionally recording and preserving these stories before they're lost.
What's Included:
2-3 comprehensive virtual or in-person interview sessions
Professional transcription and story organization
Beautifully formatted story summary
Complete audio and/ or video recordings
Digital delivery ready for sharing
Perfect For: Families needing to preserve key stories quickly, elderly relatives with limited time or energy, meaningful gifts for special occasions, or anyone who wants to start their family legacy journey with the most essential stories.
Contact for introductory rate. Starting at $1,500
Family Narrative
Your family's complete story, professionally written and beautifully told
More than capturing individual memories, Family Narrative outlines your family's narrative arc. I weave together stories, historical context, and genealogical research into a comprehensive chronicle that captures not just what happened, but what it all means to your family's identity.
What's Included:
4-6 detailed interview sessions with multiple family members
Genealogical research and fact verification
25-40 page formatted family narrative, professionally edited and proofread
Integrated family photos and timeline
Complete audio and/or video recordings
Perfect For: Families ready to create their definitive story — a comprehensive narrative that becomes a treasured family reference and the foundation for understanding your heritage.
Contact for introductory rate. Starting at $3,800
Legacy Memoir
A masterwork that becomes your family's treasured possession
This is family storytelling at its finest — a comprehensive, book-length exploration of your family's journey that reads like the compelling narrative it truly is. Every detail researched, every fact verified, every emotion honored.
What's Included:
Extensive interview series customized to your family's story
Deep genealogical and historical research
50-125 page professionally designed and written family book
Integrated family photos, timeline, and historical context
Family tree and genealogical documents
Perfect For: Families who want the ultimate legacy preservation experience — a comprehensive chronicle that becomes a treasured family heirloom for future generations.
Contact for introductory rate. Starting at $8,500
Genealogical Foundations
When you want the facts, the records, and the family tree that shows where it all began
Every story has a foundation. Through meticulous genealogical research and archival discovery, I uncover the documents, dates, and connections that shape your family’s lineage. The result is a verified, beautifully organized family tree and archival documents that becomes the groundwork for deeper storytelling or a meaningful keepsake on its own.
What's Included:
In-depth genealogical research using archives, databases, and historical records
Creation of a detailed, visually organized family tree
Copies of all available archival documents
Summary report of findings with key discoveries highlighted
Digital delivery ready for sharing, printing, or future expansion
Perfect For: Families who want to see their history mapped out, those curious about their ancestry before diving into full storytelling projects, or anyone who values the clarity of a well-documented family tree as a legacy gift.
Contact for pricing information.
Let’s talk.
Ready to take the first step in preserving your family’s legacy? Fill out the form, and I’ll connect with you shortly to discuss the best path forward.