Once Spoken advice
Preserving words, voice and memory
There is no perfect way to remember someone. These practical guides can help you protect the small, familiar things that made them recognisable—without asking you to do everything at once.
How to ask family and friends for memories of someone who has died
A gentle message, practical prompts and a simple way to collect sayings, voice notes and stories without putting people under pressure.
Read the guideHow to preserve a loved one’s voice, messages and sayings
Find recordings, make safe copies, gather familiar phrases and decide what should remain private.
Read the guideWhat to put on an online memorial page
A simple way to choose a photograph, words and context that feel true to the person.
Read the guide40 questions to help you remember someone who has died
Gentle prompts for recalling their voice, habits, humour and everyday expressions.
Read the promptsWhen you feel ready
Once Spoken memorials centre on one photograph, a name and something the person actually said. Every submission is read by a person before it appears.