Product Offerings

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Lifetime Legacy Video
$1,574* 

It’s your story, so record it your way, in person, as a Lifetime Legacy Video. We interview you either at your home, or in our studio; wherever you feel most  comfortable. Over 2-3 hours we reflect on  key chapters of your life - special events, people, places, travel, career, and more. 

Imagine how wonderful this will be for future generations of your family; to see you, in person, talking about your life. Isn’t that something you would have loved to have seen of your great-greats? It wasn't an option back then, but it is today. So don’t be shy of video. It’s the way of the future. And it’s here to stay. ​Yes, it takes a little courage, but we’re here to make it easy and fun, and the beauty is, we can edit and clip the footage so there’s no pressure on you to get it perfect first time, or to include anything you’re not completely happy with. The end product is a beautifully cohesive and professionally edited mini-documentary about you, one that your family and generations to come will treasure far beyond its material value.

Magical Moments  (book)
$3250*

This is a templated book design, exclusive to Lifetime Legacy, which we personalise to you with your stories and photographs. It features original artwork of illustrated native birds and flowers, forming the perfect backdrop for life stories lived in New Zealand, and a stunning coffee table piece.

​From a 2-3 hour interview, we talk you through ten​ life-stage sections (early years, childhood, teens, career, family, etc) which portray insights into the events, people, places and memories that you value most. There is also space to include pieces of wisdom (eg. 'What I'd tell my 18 year old self'), quotes and inspirational extracts, if that appeals to you. Your responses are typeset into the book, along with your choice of photographs. It is then printed, in colour. The finished books are a unique one-off snapshot of your life. 
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Book dimensions are: 215 x 215, 4 page cover, 48 internal pages. Choose either black or white cover as shown (*Note: length of answers vary and book page numbers vary accordingly). Pricing is indicative for:

- Writing and project management, up to 20 hours, approximately 4000 words 
- Artwork for print 
- Inclusion of six full-page, colour photographs                                 
- Printing of 10 hard cover books                 ​

Legacy Memoir (book)
$9,500*

The three components of your Memoir include:
  • Writing – we have regular meetings with you to glean your  stories. Where possible these are recorded digitally. We transcribe, edit, proof, title chapters, and caption pictures, to create a book that is engaging, entertaining and inspiring. 
  • Design and layout - includes scanning images, designing cover, selecting fonts, layout of text.
  • Printing - once the book is complete, we will confirm an exact price based on page numbers, use of colour etc. Or, if you choose, it can simply remain as an e-book which eliminates the printing cost.

​*Each book is unique in terms of page numbers, so  costs can vary accordingly, however as an indicative guideline, here’s what’s involved:
  • Full colour throughout with your photographs included. Complimentary bound proof for pre-approval.
  • Cover: printed and laminated.
  • Internal pages: 80 pages, digitally printed throughout on Silk Matt.
  • Perfect bound and trimmed to finish size of 245 x 170.
  • Writing and project management, up to 100 hours.       
  • Artwork design, typography & scanning, up to 10 hours.
  • Printing of 20 copies.                               

Gratitude Videos 
$399* 

What is a Gratitude Video?
A Gratitude Video is made at any point in your life, for the specific purpose of being shown at your funeral ceremony. It's an 8-10 minute piece designed to express your gratitude to your nearest and dearest, in a loving, natural way, as only you can.

One day, as your family and friends gather to pay their respects to you, your Gratitude Video will be your way of paying your respect back to them. 

Seven reasons to make a Gratitude Video:
  1. to thank your special people and to acknowledge the impact they've had on your life.
  2. to say good-bye in your own words, in your own way.
  3. to show appreciation for the experiences life has given you.
  4. to be 'present' at your own funeral to give love and reassurance to those who are left.
  5. to record your Gratitude Video so family and friends remember your energy.
  6. to surprise your loved ones, and touch them with your words.
  7. to contribute a personal video (of 5-8 minutes) that can be incorporated into your Celebration of Life service.

​Many people experience a great sense of liberation once they've done a Gratitude Video because they know they've created something that expresses how they feel, and supports their loved ones through an inevitably difficult time.

A Gratitude Video is easily tucked away (generally with your Will and other documents) until it's required.

​Your Gratitude Video can be reviewed or updated annually/each decade, or whenever you so wish.

Seven things we provide:​
  1. we come to you in your home, or location of choice (within Canterbury)
  2. we provide 'Guidance and Tips for Gratitude Videos' so you can prepare in advance
  3. we use a teleprompter (as used on TV) to scroll through your words so you can remember all you wish to say, and still look directly at the camera.
  4. we use quality sound, lighting and equipment to deliver the high quality production your video deserves.
  5. we facilitate the filming, editing and finalising of your video, removing anything you don't want and creating a cohesive flow.
  6. we protect your privacy and ensure your video remains confidential until it's needed.
  7. we provide your video on USB and retain a duplicate copy as backup.



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Gift Voucher

Let your loved one know just how much you treasure their life stories with a Gift Voucher that’s redeemable against all products listed in our Product Range. Please call us, or email us, to arrange your voucher on 0274802765, or joanne@lifetimelegacy.co.nz

Testimonial

Jo's a great listener and communicator. She's very open and honest about what needs to be done, and positive about making it happen. She's fantastic with language and written words, and in a style that's perceptive and professional, she has a talent for finding the gems.

Trudy Hedges