Don't Wait: Why You Should Record Your Family History Now

Recording your loved ones' stories is a way to honor their life and safeguard your family history. In this post, we share why now is the best time to preserve family history through simple video interviews, what kinds of questions to ask, and how Memento & Co. makes it easy to create a meaningful keepsake for generations to come.

Memento & Co.

7/1/20251 min read

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There’s something sacred about hearing a loved one’s voice. A laugh you’d forgotten. A story told in their own words, with all the pauses, chuckles, and knowing glances that make it uniquely them.

If you’ve ever said, “I wish I’d asked them more,” you’re not alone.

At Memento & Co., we help families capture these once-in-a-lifetime conversations through simple, heartfelt video interviews—because your family history deserves more than a shoebox or a scrapbook. It deserves to be heard.

Why Record Now?

Time passes quickly. Health changes. Memory fades. And sometimes, we don’t realize how many stories we’re losing until it’s too late. Recording your elders is a way of honoring their life, preserving your shared history, and giving future generations something truly priceless.

What to Record

You don’t need a dramatic life story to make a powerful recording. Some of the most meaningful videos include:

  • Childhood memories

  • Family traditions

  • How they met their spouse

  • Military or work experiences

  • Parenting wisdom

  • Favorite recipes

  • Hopes for future generations

How We Help

We make the process easy and respectful. Whether we record in person or remotely, our approach is gentle and conversational. We provide:

  • Simple, guided questions

  • High-quality video and sound

  • Light editing with titles and music (if desired)

  • Secure digital files you can share or save for future generations

A Gift for the Whole Family

These recordings become a legacy—a keepsake to revisit at holidays, share at reunions, or pass down to grandchildren not yet born. In a world full of noise, this is something that lasts.

Want to preserve your family’s story?


Book a Legacy Interview with Memento & Co. today. It’s easier than you think—and more important than you know.

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woman in black half-sleeved shirt sitting while facing woman and smiling