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Nothing can fill the void of losing someone you love, but connecting friends and family over memories can also offer solace, and these stories and vignettes of a loved one can be a comfort to a family grieving their big loss. 

One beautiful way to honor someone's memory is by creating a memorial book. This allows you to collect and preserve precious photos, memories, stories, and well wishes from friends and family. By organizing these into a keepsake book, you can create a tangible and lasting tribute that celebrates the life of your loved one. 

In this article, we'll guide you through the steps of creating a [Remembrance Book](https://yourkithandkin.com/rememberance-book) that truly captures the essence of your special person. 

Creating a project is simple. First, sign up to create your account. Now you're ready to create a project. You'll select the occasion for the book (Remembrance) and set a due date. Then, choose your text and photo prompts. Last, you'll review and make any changes to the invite text that will appear to book contributors. That's it. Once you click "Finish", your project will be created, as well as a unique link you can send to contributors to start collecting responses. 

For more details, you can view the video below for a complete walkthrough of the steps. 

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## Step 2: Consider Who Will Contribute to the Book 

Take a moment to consider who will contribute to this heartfelt project. Reflect on the individuals who shared special moments and cherished memories with your loved one. Reach out to family members, close friends, colleagues, and anyone else who played a significant role in their life. By involving a diverse group of contributors, you can ensure a comprehensive and meaningful representation of your loved one's impact on those around them. 

You have a few different options for collecting responses to a Kith and Kin book:

- **Email:** When you create a project with Kith and Kin, you'll have a unique link to share with those you wish to contribute. If you're doing this over email, keep the names and email addresses of friends and family organized in a spreadsheet. Tip: copy and paste those emails directly into a "BCC" field when you send the invite to contribute, that way if people respond with any questions, it doesn't reply all to everyone in the email. 
- **Social Media:** You can post your link in Facebook groups or posts to reach outside your network, or if you don't have emails for specific groups of people.
- **Messenger services:** Send the link through text, or Whatsapp groups. 
- **Online:** Consider including the link to contribute in an Obituary, or on a page with memorial service details.

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Once you send out your invite with the link to contribute, you can watch the responses roll in. Depending on the prompts you chose, you'll have photographs that span their life, from childhood to adulthood, and everything in between. Additionally, written memories, stories, and anecdotes that highlight their unique personality, accomplishments, and the impact they had on others. 

Once the contributions are complete, it's time to organize them. You can drag and drop responses in the order you'd like them to appear. Add custom paged to include quotes, poems, or passages from literature that hold significance for your loved one. This process of organizing and curating will help you create a coherent and meaningful narrative within the memory book.

Create a title, and introduction page, and choose your color palette. You'll also have the option to upload a photo to the cover if you wish.

Once your [memorial book](https://yourkithandkin.com/rememberance-book) is complete you can place your order so it can be printed. Share copies of the book with family members, close friends, and anyone who played a significant role in your loved one's life. Our books are created to stand the test of time, so rather than pack it carefully in a box, keep it present on a coffee table, or shelf, so you can visit and think of your loved one often. 

Creating a memorial book is a rewarding process, with a beautiful result. But if you’re doing it by hand, it can be time consuming to collect, organize, and design. We created Kith and Kin to simplify the process of collecting contributions for keepsake books from your family and friends. 

With Kith and Kin, creating a collaborative memory book has never been easier. Simply create a project, choose thoughtful prompts for loved ones to respond to, and circulate the link. It functions seamlessly, just like a form, allowing people to effortlessly submit their heartfelt responses to the prompts. Once all the contributions are gathered, Kith and Kin automatically organizes them into a beautifully curated book that is ready to be printed. For more information, or to create a book, [see here](https://yourkithandkin.com/rememberance-book).

##### 1. Can I create a digital version of the memorial book?
When you create your Kith and Kin book, you'll also receive the PDF ebook that can be downloaded and shared. 

##### 2. How can I encourage family and friends to contribute to the memorial book?
In our experience, people want to contribute. Many people get turned off by a blank page - it's hard to know what to write, and so some people don't write anything at all. We encourage you to call attention to the prompts in your invites. Rather than "asking people to send memories and thoughts", tell them you would like them to answer 5-6 questions about your loved one. The specificity helps people take immediate action. More than 90% of people who are invited submit a response to a Kith and Kin book. 

##### 3. How long does it typically take to create a memorial memory book?
The time it takes to create a tribute memory book can vary depending on the number of prompts and number of contributors to the book. It's best to allocate 2-4 weeks to gather, organize, design, and print the book. 

##### 4. Can I create multiple copies of the memorial book for distribution?
Yes. Creating multiple copies allows you to share the memory book with family members, friends, and those who were close to your loved one. Printing multiple copies ensures that everyone who holds a special place in their heart can have a tangible keepsake to cherish.

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Create a tribute to celebrate the life of your loved one by creating a memorial memory book filled with personal stories, photos, and heartfelt messages. This blog post walks through the five steps to create a memorial book with Kith and Kin

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