Keepsake
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IN MEMORIAM

Celebrate a life.Remembered forever.

Honour the memory of someone special by creating a meaningful tribute that brings loved ones together. Through shared stories, cherished photos, and heartfelt reflections, build a collaborative memorial that celebrates their life, preserves their legacy, and keeps their spirit alive for generations to come.

You
Their Memorial

A tribute as lasting
as the life it honours.

The Keepsake Book: The most meaningful tribute you can create

A printed memorial book, a shared account, and unlimited projects. All for one price.

A premium hardcover memorial, a shared account for two, unlimited projects, real-time collaboration, built-in photo editing, and professional layouts. All for one price.

What’s included
  • 1 premium hardcover book, vibrant full-colour, 200 pages expandable to 536
  • Share with one other person. They get their own full account and projects
  • Unlimited projects, chapters, photos, and collaborators
  • Built-in photo editing and professional chapter layouts
  • Write together in real-time.
  • Free shipping and free ebooks
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Keepsake turned our Sunday coffee chats into something our grandkids will treasure forever.

Emma, VIC

I never thought I'd enjoy writing, but the prompts make it so easy. Our family book is already 200 pages.

David, NSW

The printed book quality blew us away. It feels like a real published book, not a photo album.

Rachel, QLD
Their Tribute, Printed

A memorial book
as lasting as their legacy.

Turn your memorial into a premium hardcover book. Choose from fourteen cover designs, five coordinated colour palettes and eight chapter templates to create a tribute that honours their memory.

Turn your memorial into a premium hardcover book. Choose your cover, pick a palette, and we'll print and deliver it to your door.

Hardcover bindingSewn-in pages with a rigid case wrap for a book that lasts.
Premium 150gsm paperThick, matte stock with a soft, tactile finish.
Edge-to-edge colourFull-bleed CMYK printing on every page.
Custom typographyCarefully paired serif and sans-serif typefaces.
Printed locallyDesigned in Australia, printed in the US, UK, Germany, Canada and Ireland.

Our Family Story

The Smiths
14
Cover designsFrom photo-driven layouts to bold graphic styles
8
Chapter templatesElegant title pages that set the tone for each chapter
5
Colour palettesCoordinated colours carried across every page
560+ combinationsMix and match covers, chapters and palettes to make every book truly yours.
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Hardcover bindingSewn-in pages with a rigid case wrap for a book that lasts.
Premium 150gsm paperThick, matte stock with a soft, tactile finish.
Edge-to-edge colourFull-bleed CMYK printing on every page.
Custom typographyCarefully paired serif and sans-serif typefaces.
Printed locallyDesigned in Australia, printed in the US, UK, Germany, Canada and Ireland.
Honour their memory

A tribute written by
those who knew them best.

Bring family and friends together to share the stories, memories and photos that celebrate their life. Everyone contributes, and Keepsake turns it all into a lasting tribute.

Bring everyone together to share stories, memories and photos that celebrate their life.

Gather memories from everyone

Invite family and friends to share stories, photos and reflections. Each person adds their own perspective, creating a richer, more complete tribute.

A Summer to Remember

Simple, powerful writing

No formatting headaches. Our editor feels like a document you already know. Drop in photos, rearrange pages, and let the words flow naturally.

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Early Years
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School Days
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First Adventures
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Stay on track, effortlessly

Writing prompts spark ideas when you’re stuck, chapter goals keep you moving, and everything saves automatically.

How it works

Create a lasting tribute
in three simple steps.

Set up the memorial, share a link with family and friends, and let everyone contribute their favourite stories and photos in their own time.

Set it up, share a link, and let everyone contribute stories and photos.

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Create a space for memories

Begin by organizing chapters that reflect the many dimensions of their life—from early years and family relationships to careers, passions, and the impact they made on others. Create a structure that honours the fullness of who they were.

02

Gather stories from those who knew them

Invite family members, friends, colleagues, and others whose lives they touched to share their own memories and perspectives. Thoughtful prompts guide contributors through meaningful reflection, helping everyone capture the stories, moments, and qualities that made your loved one unforgettable.

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Build a lasting tribute together

As memories pour in from different corners of their life, watch a complete portrait emerge. Enrich the memorial with cherished photographs, organise stories by theme or timeline, and create a beautiful tribute that celebrates their life, comforts those grieving, and preserves their legacy for future generations.

Perfect for

For the moments that
shaped who you are.

Focus on one chapter of your life or a handful of defining experiences. Keepsake's structure helps you stay focused without losing the details that matter.

Focus on the defining experiences and stay focused on the details that matter.

Professionals
Perfect for Professionals & Entrepreneurs
Professionals & Entrepreneurs
Sharing your career journey

Your professional path holds valuable lessons about leadership, innovation, and perseverance. A memoir captures career evolution from early ambitions through major achievements and setbacks. Document decisions that shaped your trajectory, mentors who guided you, and insights gained from decades in your field. Share the wisdom that only comes from real experience and the journey of building something meaningful.

Parents
Perfect for Parents
Parents
Reflections on raising a family

Parenting transforms you in ways you never expected. A memoir explores your journey from new parent to experienced guide, capturing challenges, triumphs, and everyday moments that defined family life. Reflect on how children changed you, lessons learned through different stages, and values you've tried to instill. Create a gift of understanding for adult children curious about your perspective on parenthood.

Survivors
Perfect for Survivors & Overcomers
Survivors & Overcomers
Triumph through adversity

Your story of resilience can inspire and guide others facing similar challenges. A memoir documents your journey through difficulty, whether illness, loss, addiction, or other life-changing events. Share not just what happened, but how you found strength, what helped you heal, and perspective gained from surviving. Your story becomes a beacon for others navigating their own dark times.

Adventurers
Perfect for Adventurers & Travellers
Adventurers & Travellers
Chronicles of exploration

A life spent exploring deserves documentation beyond photo albums. A memoir weaves together adventures from transformative journeys to quiet discoveries in unexpected places. Capture not just where you went, but how travel changed your worldview, relationships formed along the way, and lessons learned from stepping outside comfort zones. Your wanderlust has stories worth preserving forever.

Artists
Perfect for Artists & Creatives
Artists & Creatives
The creative life

Your artistic journey involves more than just finished works. A memoir explores creative evolution from early inspiration through developing your voice and vision. Document struggles of making art, breakthrough moments, and how creativity shaped your identity. Share insights about the creative process that only come from years of dedication to your craft and the courage to keep creating.

Changemakers
Perfect for Changemakers & Activists
Changemakers & Activists
A life of purpose

Your dedication to causes greater than yourself tells a powerful story. A memoir captures your awakening to injustice, evolution as an advocate, and impact on communities served. Document campaigns fought, progress achieved, and setbacks overcome. Share personal costs and profound rewards of fighting for change, inspiring others to find their own purpose and voice for justice.

Memorial Features

Build a lasting tribute
together.

Share a link and let anyone add their favourite stories, photos, and memories. Contributions arrive in their own chapters so nothing gets lost, and you can arrange everything into a single, lasting keepsake.

Share a link and let anyone add stories and photos. Arrange everything into one lasting keepsake.

The Lake House

RM
Synced

The lake house was a two-story weatherboard that leaned slightly to the left, as if the wind off the water had been pushing it for decades. Grandpa bought it in the seventies when land out there cost almost nothing. By the time we were old enough to remember, the paint was peeling and the screen door never quite closed, but none of that mattered. The jetty out the back was half-rotten but we'd still fish off it every afternoon, catching nothing and caring less. Nights were the best part. We'd drag the old couch cushions onto the veranda and lie there counting satellites.

Every summer we’d pack the car before dawn. Dad always insisted on making his terrible coffee first. The drive took three hours but felt like minutes with the windows down and the radio on. We’d pull up to the lake house just as the sun hit the water, and Mum would already be planning lunch before we’d even unpacked. The kids would run straight to the dock.

Real-time collaboration

Need some help for your memorial project? Invite as many collaborators as you want and work together seamlessly, in real time. Every Keepsake project allows collaboration, so you can always get the support you need.

Invite collaborators and work together in real time. Everyone can help honour their memory.

Draft
Early Years
Draft
School Days
Draft
First Adventures
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Stay on track, effortlessly

Writing prompts spark ideas when you're stuck, chapter goals keep you moving, and everything saves automatically. Dip in and out whenever suits you.

Prompts spark ideas, chapter goals keep you moving, and everything saves automatically.

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Kate LangfordEditor
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Rachel ByrneAdmin
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Marcy WolskiOwner
PM
Peter McKinneyEditor
JM
Jessie MothViewer
DW
David WalshViewer
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Tom HendersonEditor
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Sarah LiuViewer
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Nina PatelAdmin

Easy sharing & permissions

Invite family, friends or colleagues, then set their editing privileges. Share projects privately, and control who can view, comment or edit.

Invite others, set editing privileges, and control who can view, comment or edit.

Queue your questions

Memories surface at their own pace, often when we least expect them. Save prompts to answer later when you're emotionally ready, or when a quiet moment brings clarity. There's no rush—add stories and reflections whenever it feels right, with complete freedom to work through the memorial at your own pace.

Save prompts for later and answer when you're ready. Add reflections whenever it feels right.

Comments & reactions

Add comments, tag contributors and react to their response. Spark conversations, share laughter and encourage feedback on every story.

A Summer to Remember

Synced

Dad pulled out a shoe box from the top of the wardrobe. Inside were letters, photos, and a tiny brass key

Auto save

Every precious memory is protected. As you write, everything is automatically saved in real time, ensuring that no tribute, story, or reflection is ever lost. Focus on remembering and honouring—we'll handle keeping your memorial safe.

Every word is automatically saved as you write. No tribute or reflection is ever lost.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Keepsake memorial book is a collaborative tribute that brings together memories, stories, and photos from family and friends. It's designed to celebrate your loved one's life by gathering different perspectives, creating a complete portrait that honours their memory and preserves their legacy for future generations.
There's no perfect timeline for grief or remembrance. Some families start immediately while memories are vivid, others wait until they're emotionally ready. The collaborative nature means people can contribute when they feel able, and you can build the memorial book gradually as stories surface and healing progresses.
Keepsake makes it simple to invite family and friends via email or link. You can share specific prompts or let contributors add their own memories. Some people prefer writing privately, while others might want to share stories during family gatherings. The platform accommodates both approaches.
Creating a memorial book can be deeply emotional, and that's okay. Work at your own pace, take breaks when needed, and remember that tears and laughter often go hand in hand when sharing memories. Many families find the process healing, as it focuses on celebrating life rather than loss.
Every life has complexities. Focus on creating an honest but loving tribute. You control what's included, so you can acknowledge challenges while emphasising positive memories and growth. The collaborative approach often helps balance perspectives and create a fuller, more compassionate portrait.
One beautiful aspect of memorial books is uncovering unknown stories. Family friends might share adventures from their youth, colleagues might reveal acts of kindness, or distant relatives might contribute family history. These discoveries become precious gifts that expand your understanding of your loved one's life.
While everyone grieves differently, many families find that creating a memorial book provides purpose during a difficult time. The process of gathering and sharing positive memories can be therapeutic, and the finished book becomes a source of comfort that celebrates life rather than focusing on loss.

Stories fade, but Keepsake's last.Save yours today.