Joint remembrance books for a meaningful tribute

Over the past year, I’ve created many remembrance books and have been reflecting on what makes Fondfolio particularly meaningful for this type of occasion.

Here are five reasons why I believe my memory books offer a more heartfelt and personal way to celebrate and honor a loved one’s life compared to traditional funeral guest books.

1. Each book is completely unique, like the individual being commemorated, and can be customized further with a special cover design or quote engraved on the inside. These books really feel like befitting tributes for exceptional people. If needed, additional copies can be ordered for close friends or family.
2. The materials and techniques I use to make each book ensures that it will last a lifetime and has the potential to become a cherished family keepsake. Coptic binding is the oldest method of book binding and the oldest books we have (2000+ years) are bound this way. You can also add a custom slipcase to give the book even more protection from the elements.
3. Anyone and everyone can contribute regardless of if they can attend the funeral or memorial service in person. This means you can collect words and stories from all the people who will be mourning the loss of their friend or loved one. Allowing everyone to express their grief and share memories of that person will result in a more complete picture of their life as told by those who knew them. You can also choose to share the digital version with everyone who contributed, allowing for a truly collective remembering.
4. The online form is easily sharable and includes helpful prompts to encourage thoughtful words. Rather than being put on the spot with a pen and a blank page, this flexible approach gives everyone the time, space, and guidance to reflect and write a meaningful contribution. This mitigates the chance that someone will write something half-hearted or trite and completely eliminates the chance they’ll make a mistake.
5. Our relationships are what matters most in life, so it just makes sense that when a life ends we’d want to gather those who were close to them in the creation of something special and tangible that will have a life of its own — a book of joint remembrance and celebration.

3 copies of a remembrance book I made recently to celebrate the life of a woman, for her mother and two sisters