Keeping theirstory close
Handmade keepsakes and remembrance projects that hold a life, a love and a voice. Made together, before or after a goodbye.
remembrance + keepsakes
what it is
What is a remembrance project?
Some things are too precious to leave to memory alone. A grandmother's laugh. The way your dad told that one story. The weight of a small dog asleep on your lap.
A remembrance project gathers those things and gives them a place to live. It might be made with someone while they're still here, for the people they'll leave behind. It might be made after a death, as part of grieving. Or it might simply be a way to honour a life well loved.
Because of my art therapy background, the making is part of it. Many people find that working with their hands helps them feel things words can't reach. No art skills needed.
things we might create
Made by hand, kept by heart
Memory books
Photos, stories, recipes and handwritten notes, gathered into something to keep and pass down.
Letters and life lessons
Words written to children, grandchildren or partners, holding values, wishes and love.
Voice and story recordings
Guided conversations, recorded as audio or video, so their voice stays.
Art and keepsakes
Paintings, collage, clay, memory boxes, and paw and nose prints for animals.
what to expect
Four gentle steps
- 01
Share your idea
Tell me about the person or animal and what you'd like to create.
- 02
Plan it together
We talk through the shape of the project, materials and timing.
- 03
Make it
In sessions together, at home or online, at whatever pace feels right.
- 04
Something to keep
A finished piece to hold, share and pass on.
pricing
Remembrance sessions are priced per session. Larger projects are quoted together, depending on size, materials and time.
Pricing shared after our first conversation
Every remembrance begins with listening.
Tell me about the life you'd like to honour, and we'll work out what might fit.
no art skills needed, just love
Soft Landing isn't a crisis service. If you're struggling, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24 hours), Griefline on 1300 845 745, or 000 in an emergency.
Not sure where to begin?
Book a free 20-minute conversation. There's no pressure, and you don't need to have the right questions.
Soft Landing isn't a crisis service. If you're struggling, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24 hours), Griefline on 1300 845 745, or 000 in an emergency.