Spoken Memories Recordings
Capturing a lifetime of stories, laughter and wisdom - in the voice you love most.
There is nothing quite like hearing a loved one's voice, and seeing the way their eyes light up when they laugh. The Spoken Memories Recordings is a gentle, guided video conversation where I help someone you love share their favourite memories, life lessons and personal history, in their own words, from their own armchair.
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We end every recording with one special question: "For anyone watching this in the future, do you have any words of advice or wisdom to leave with them?"
That becomes a beautiful, standalone clip your family can treasure privately - or, one day, share as a deeply personal tribute at their Celebration of Life.
A note from Kim
Why trust me with your story?
As a celebrant, my role is listening to people - uncovering the golden threads of their lives and honouring their journeys. I know sitting in front of a camera can feel a little daunting, so I don't treat this as a formal shoot. I treat it as a warm, cosy chat over a cup of tea.
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My gift is making people feel instantly safe, heard and at ease. There are no scripts. If they lose their thread, we simply pause, laugh, and pick it back up. By the end, most people forget the camera is even there.
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You're not just getting a video. You're giving your loved one a gentle, stress-free experience - and giving your family a living piece of history to treasure for generations.

Step 1
We meet or talk beforehand to choose the stories they most want to share, pick a comfortable spot at home, and agree a few gentle prompts so your loved one feels completely at ease.
Step 2
I arrive with a single, discreet camera and keep the technical side quiet and unfussy. We simply have a natural conversation - full of memories, nostalgia and laughter - and I guide it gently towards their final words of wisdom.
Step 3
I edit everything into a beautiful, chaptered film for you to keep and share. You also receive a separate, polished clip of their "Words of Wisdom", ready to treasure or use as a tribute in the years to come.
Packages
Included within 50 miles of Romsey, Hampshire. Beyond that, £0.45 per mile applies - exactly as with my ceremonies.

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THE KEEPSAKE
From £250 A shorter, gentle session - lovely for anyone who'd prefer a briefer chat.
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A pre-recording chat to choose the stories
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Up to 1 hour of relaxed filming at home
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One chapter of their life, plus the Words of Wisdom question
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An edited film (around 15–20 minutes) + a separate Words of Wisdom clip
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Delivered by secure digital download
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THE LIFE STORY
From £450 My signature session - a fuller portrait of a whole life.
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A planning chat to map out their timeline
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Up to 2 hours of relaxed filming at home (with tea breaks!)
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Their full journey - early life, family, work and adventures - plus the Words of Wisdom question
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Up to 15 family photographs woven into the film
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An edited, chaptered film (around 45 minutes) + a separate Words of Wisdom clip
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Delivered by secure digital download
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ADD-ONS
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Presentation USB keepsake box - £45
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Extra family photographs woven in - £40 per 10
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Priority editing for palliative situations - always available, please just ask