Why is LifeStory Preservation Important?

Life stories are critical to our understanding of who we are. As humans, we all have a basic psychological curiosity about where we are from, what shaped our beliefs and values, and how our life fits into society. Much as an adopted child will search for a biological parent or families trace their genealogy back generations, we all have a need to know and understand our roots.

Each minute, five Americans pass away. In most cases, their stories die with them since no attempt was made to capture and preserve those life stories. Therefore, there is urgency to our mission and we need to act quickly!

At Priceless Legacy, we believe that every life has dignity and that every life story should be preserved. It is important to the existing family and current generation, but even more important to future generations. Picture the excitement of a child reading about his or her great, great grandmother and what her life was like, the times in which she lived, the daily challenges, and the tragedies and the triumphs. Life stories help us answer questions about our past, avoid repeating mistakes, and address the challenges of the future.

Today, we have a unique opportunity and, we believe, an obligation to future generations. Advancements in digital recording, digital printing, information technology, and Internet communications have emerged that allow us the ability to provide LifeStory preservation at a reasonable price for all.