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#*If you are having trouble choosing, you can look for the major milestones of their life: baby pictures, graduations, weddings, award ceremonies, vacations, and other big events. | #*If you are having trouble choosing, you can look for the major milestones of their life: baby pictures, graduations, weddings, award ceremonies, vacations, and other big events. | ||
#*Invite family members and friends to add their photos to the book. You can do this at the funeral service, through letters, or over email. | #*Invite family members and friends to add their photos to the book. You can do this at the funeral service, through letters, or over email. | ||
| − | #Record your memories. Think of the happiest moments you had with the deceased. Write these down in detail. These memories will be immortalized in your memorial book. You should also ask family and friends for their stories as well. Type these up or keep them together in a file. You can ask people:<ref>http://www.dennydavis.net/poemfiles/mem1.htm</ref> | + | #Record your memories. Think of the happiest moments you had with the deceased. Write these down in detail. These memories will be immortalized in your memorial book. You should also ask family and friends for their stories as well. Type these up or keep them together in a file. You can ask people:<ref name="rf1">http://www.dennydavis.net/poemfiles/mem1.htm</ref> |
#*What is your favorite memory of the deceased? | #*What is your favorite memory of the deceased? | ||
#*Is there something that the deceased told you that you will always remember? | #*Is there something that the deceased told you that you will always remember? | ||
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#*For example, if your loved one was an artist, you might include a few images of their artwork. | #*For example, if your loved one was an artist, you might include a few images of their artwork. | ||
#*If the deceased loved animals, you might include a few pictures of their favorite pets. | #*If the deceased loved animals, you might include a few pictures of their favorite pets. | ||
| − | #*You might also include things that represent historical events that they witnessed.<ref>http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2016/06/12/5-creative-ideas-for-keeping-your-loved-ones-memory-alive/</ref> For example, you can add news articles of elections or tickets of famous concerts. | + | #*You might also include things that represent historical events that they witnessed.<ref name="rf2">http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2016/06/12/5-creative-ideas-for-keeping-your-loved-ones-memory-alive/</ref> For example, you can add news articles of elections or tickets of famous concerts. |
| − | #Include messages from family and friends. In addition to memories and stories, you should write your loved one a heartfelt goodbye that shows how much you love and miss them. These notes can help you process your grief, and they are a permanent testament to how much the deceased was loved. Make sure to ask for contributions from others as well.<ref>http://www.dennydavis.net/poemfiles/mem1.htm </ref> | + | #Include messages from family and friends. In addition to memories and stories, you should write your loved one a heartfelt goodbye that shows how much you love and miss them. These notes can help you process your grief, and they are a permanent testament to how much the deceased was loved. Make sure to ask for contributions from others as well.<ref name="rf3">http://www.dennydavis.net/poemfiles/mem1.htm </ref> |
#*For example, you might write, “Dad, I think of you every day. You were such an inspiration in my life, and I still love you so much. While I miss you dearly, I hope that wherever you are, you’re peaceful.” | #*For example, you might write, “Dad, I think of you every day. You were such an inspiration in my life, and I still love you so much. While I miss you dearly, I hope that wherever you are, you’re peaceful.” | ||
| − | #*You can also try writing a letter to the deceased where you tell them things that you never got to say. For example, you might write, “I was always too proud to admit how much I looked up to my big brother, but now I just want to say, you were always my inspiration.”< | + | #*You can also try writing a letter to the deceased where you tell them things that you never got to say. For example, you might write, “I was always too proud to admit how much I looked up to my big brother, but now I just want to say, you were always my inspiration.”<ref>https://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/hr/hrdepts/asap/Documents/Coping_with_Grief.pdf</ref> |
| − | #*Include the [[Write-an-Obituary|obituary]] and [[Write-a-Eulogy|eulogy]]. If you don’t want to start from scratch with the person’s life story, you can take the obituary and eulogy from their funeral. These can be copy and pasted into your book.< | + | #*Include the [[Write-an-Obituary|obituary]] and [[Write-a-Eulogy|eulogy]]. If you don’t want to start from scratch with the person’s life story, you can take the obituary and eulogy from their funeral. These can be copy and pasted into your book.<ref>http://www.griefhealing.com/column-helping-another-in-grief.htm </ref> |
| − | #Find quotes. Quotations about death, love, and family can help you define how you are feeling in eloquent language. They are great ways to decorate and fill a memorial book.<ref | + | #Find quotes. Quotations about death, love, and family can help you define how you are feeling in eloquent language. They are great ways to decorate and fill a memorial book.<ref name="rf1" /> If your loved one had a favorite poem or prayer, you can include those as well. Some general quotes include: |
#*”Unable are the loved to die for love is immortality.” --Emily Dickinson | #*”Unable are the loved to die for love is immortality.” --Emily Dickinson | ||
#* “The song is ended, but the melody lingers on.” --Irving Berlin | #* “The song is ended, but the melody lingers on.” --Irving Berlin | ||
| − | #* “It is not length of life, but depth of life.” --Emerson Ralph Waldo<ref>http://funeralhelper.org/funeral-quotes/popular-famous-death-and-funeral-quotes.html</ref> | + | #* “It is not length of life, but depth of life.” --Emerson Ralph Waldo<ref name="rf4">http://funeralhelper.org/funeral-quotes/popular-famous-death-and-funeral-quotes.html</ref> |
#Organize your material. Once you have spent some time curating the book’s content, you may want to think about how you will organize the book. Some people choose to do it chronologically, beginning with the person’s birth and moving throughout their life. Others choose to do it by theme, such as childhood, marriage, or hobbies. Come up with four or five different sections, and think about what stories and photographs will go in each. | #Organize your material. Once you have spent some time curating the book’s content, you may want to think about how you will organize the book. Some people choose to do it chronologically, beginning with the person’s birth and moving throughout their life. Others choose to do it by theme, such as childhood, marriage, or hobbies. Come up with four or five different sections, and think about what stories and photographs will go in each. | ||
#*If you are arranging sections chronologically, make sure to include the dates that are associated with each picture and story. | #*If you are arranging sections chronologically, make sure to include the dates that are associated with each picture and story. | ||
| − | #*You can have different sections marked by different titles. For example, “Love of Her Life” can be the title for a section on your loved one’s marriage. “Never forgotten” can be the title of a section on their funeral.<ref | + | #*You can have different sections marked by different titles. For example, “Love of Her Life” can be the title for a section on your loved one’s marriage. “Never forgotten” can be the title of a section on their funeral.<ref name="rf1" /> |
===Printing Your Book Using a Photo Book Service=== | ===Printing Your Book Using a Photo Book Service=== | ||
#Choose your preferred bookmaking application. There are different applications that you can use to design your book. Some, such as iPhoto and Adobe InDesign, will help you format and design the layout, but they will not print the book for you. Other services, like Snapfish and Shutterfly, will offer basic templates for you to upload images, and they will print and ship you the final product. Think about your needs, skills, and timetable to choose an application that will work best for you. | #Choose your preferred bookmaking application. There are different applications that you can use to design your book. Some, such as iPhoto and Adobe InDesign, will help you format and design the layout, but they will not print the book for you. Other services, like Snapfish and Shutterfly, will offer basic templates for you to upload images, and they will print and ship you the final product. Think about your needs, skills, and timetable to choose an application that will work best for you. | ||
#*If you want a service that will give you premade templates and print the book for you, Shutterfly, Snapfish, and Bookify offer basic layouts. | #*If you want a service that will give you premade templates and print the book for you, Shutterfly, Snapfish, and Bookify offer basic layouts. | ||
| − | #*Photo editing programs such as Adobe InDesign, Lightroom, and iPhoto can be used to make more advanced, personalized pages. You can then upload these files to a self-publishing service such as Blurb to have them printed.< | + | #*Photo editing programs such as Adobe InDesign, Lightroom, and iPhoto can be used to make more advanced, personalized pages. You can then upload these files to a self-publishing service such as Blurb to have them printed.<ref>http://www.consumerreports.org/digital-cameras-photography/do-it-yourself-photo-books-make-great-holiday-gifts/</ref> |
#Decide on a size. The size of the book will determine the price of the book as well as how many pictures you can put inside of it. Common sizes include eight by eight inches, eight by ten inches, ten by eight inches, and twelve by twelve inches. | #Decide on a size. The size of the book will determine the price of the book as well as how many pictures you can put inside of it. Common sizes include eight by eight inches, eight by ten inches, ten by eight inches, and twelve by twelve inches. | ||
| − | #*An eight by eight book will have no more than six to eight pictures per two pages, while a twelve by twelve book can have up to ten or twelve.< | + | #*An eight by eight book will have no more than six to eight pictures per two pages, while a twelve by twelve book can have up to ten or twelve.<ref>http://digital-photography-school.com/5-top-tips-for-designing-good-photo-book-layouts/</ref> |
#* Most photo books will start at about twenty pages per book, regardless of size, although you may be able to pay for extra pages. | #* Most photo books will start at about twenty pages per book, regardless of size, although you may be able to pay for extra pages. | ||
#*Photo book services tend to start at around fifteen to twenty dollars for a basic eight by eight book, whereas a twelve by twelve book can start at around sixty dollars. Extra pages, special bindings, and shipping can add to the price. | #*Photo book services tend to start at around fifteen to twenty dollars for a basic eight by eight book, whereas a twelve by twelve book can start at around sixty dollars. Extra pages, special bindings, and shipping can add to the price. | ||
#Choose templates. If you are using a photo service, such as Shutterfly or Bookify, to create your layout, you will have the option of choosing from many templates. These free templates will show you how the pictures will be organized on the page, and they may even have room for text or graphic illustrations. Each page can have a different layout, and you should look over all of your options carefully. | #Choose templates. If you are using a photo service, such as Shutterfly or Bookify, to create your layout, you will have the option of choosing from many templates. These free templates will show you how the pictures will be organized on the page, and they may even have room for text or graphic illustrations. Each page can have a different layout, and you should look over all of your options carefully. | ||
#*Consider how you are breaking up your book into sections. How many pictures do you have for each section? Roughly how many pictures do you need per page? | #*Consider how you are breaking up your book into sections. How many pictures do you have for each section? Roughly how many pictures do you need per page? | ||
| − | #*Choose a variety of layouts that include different photo numbers and sizes so that your book has a different layout on each page.<ref> http://lovelyindeed.com/how-to-make-a-yearly-family-photo-book/</ref> | + | #*Choose a variety of layouts that include different photo numbers and sizes so that your book has a different layout on each page.<ref name="rf5"> http://lovelyindeed.com/how-to-make-a-yearly-family-photo-book/</ref> |
| − | #Upload photos. Most photo book services will allow you upload photographs from your computer, and some may even let you choose photographs from social media websites, such as Facebook or Instagram. Vary the type of photographs that you use. You may want to use a mix of horizontal and vertical images to create variety in your photo book.< | + | #Upload photos. Most photo book services will allow you upload photographs from your computer, and some may even let you choose photographs from social media websites, such as Facebook or Instagram. Vary the type of photographs that you use. You may want to use a mix of horizontal and vertical images to create variety in your photo book.<ref>http://www.consumerreports.org/digital-cameras-photography/do-it-yourself-photo-books-make-great-holiday-gifts/ </ref> |
#Type in your stories and memories. Most photo book services will allow you to add text boxes to a layout. You can add the stories, memories, quotes, poems, and letters from your family in these photo books. Type them up first in a word document first so that you can proofread it and save the stories. Copy and paste them into the text boxes on your layout. | #Type in your stories and memories. Most photo book services will allow you to add text boxes to a layout. You can add the stories, memories, quotes, poems, and letters from your family in these photo books. Type them up first in a word document first so that you can proofread it and save the stories. Copy and paste them into the text boxes on your layout. | ||
#*You may want to keep these memories and stories brief to allow for more room for images. | #*You may want to keep these memories and stories brief to allow for more room for images. | ||
#Order copies. If you used an all-in-one service like Shutterfly or Snapfish, you can order the book as soon as you are done formatting it. Order as many copies as you need to hand out to family or friends. You can also just print one copy and set it out at the funeral. | #Order copies. If you used an all-in-one service like Shutterfly or Snapfish, you can order the book as soon as you are done formatting it. Order as many copies as you need to hand out to family or friends. You can also just print one copy and set it out at the funeral. | ||
#*If you used your own photo editing program, simply find a self-publishing program that will let you upload and publish your book. Blurb offers options for this. | #*If you used your own photo editing program, simply find a self-publishing program that will let you upload and publish your book. Blurb offers options for this. | ||
| − | #*Some services may take a few days to produce your book, even if you select rush shipping. Research your service ahead of time to make sure that you can get your book when you need it.< | + | #*Some services may take a few days to produce your book, even if you select rush shipping. Research your service ahead of time to make sure that you can get your book when you need it.<ref name="rf3" /> |
===Creating a Scrapbook=== | ===Creating a Scrapbook=== | ||
#Choose a book. [[Make Your Own Scrapbook | Scrapbooks]] typically have blank pages where photographs can be pasted or taped onto the page. Furthermore, you can typically buy extra pages to add to the book. When selecting a scrapbook, think about its purpose and design. You might want a small and portable scrapbook, or you might want a big one that can fit many pictures onto one page. | #Choose a book. [[Make Your Own Scrapbook | Scrapbooks]] typically have blank pages where photographs can be pasted or taped onto the page. Furthermore, you can typically buy extra pages to add to the book. When selecting a scrapbook, think about its purpose and design. You might want a small and portable scrapbook, or you might want a big one that can fit many pictures onto one page. | ||
| − | #*You can buy scrapbooks at art stores or stationary stores.< | + | #*You can buy scrapbooks at art stores or stationary stores.<ref name="rf6">http://www.us-funerals.com/funeral-articles/how-to-create-your-own-memorial-tributes.html#How%20to%20create%20a%20Memorial%20Book%20for%20a%20funeral</ref> |
#*Most scrapbooks will come with properly sized sleeves and paper pages. You can also buy additional sleeves or pages. | #*Most scrapbooks will come with properly sized sleeves and paper pages. You can also buy additional sleeves or pages. | ||
#*Photo albums are different from scrapbooks in that they have individual sleeves for each photograph. Photo albums do not typically have space for other documents. If you want to use a photo album, you can hand write your memories on the back of the photograph. | #*Photo albums are different from scrapbooks in that they have individual sleeves for each photograph. Photo albums do not typically have space for other documents. If you want to use a photo album, you can hand write your memories on the back of the photograph. | ||
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#Gather important documents. Scrapbooks are a great place to include all of the important documents of your loved one’s life. This includes newspaper articles, certificates, artwork, and other items from throughout their life. You can paste these directly into the book. | #Gather important documents. Scrapbooks are a great place to include all of the important documents of your loved one’s life. This includes newspaper articles, certificates, artwork, and other items from throughout their life. You can paste these directly into the book. | ||
#*Be careful with originals as you may not have a copy if you make a mistake or tear it. | #*Be careful with originals as you may not have a copy if you make a mistake or tear it. | ||
| − | #*Make sure that this memorabilia is flat so that you can fit in the scrapbook.< | + | #*Make sure that this memorabilia is flat so that you can fit in the scrapbook.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#*You can also include items that represent their life. For example, if your loved one was a gardener, you might include a pressed flower. Or if your loved one taught gymnastics, you might include a pamphlet from their gym. | #*You can also include items that represent their life. For example, if your loved one was a gardener, you might include a pressed flower. Or if your loved one taught gymnastics, you might include a pamphlet from their gym. | ||
#Write your messages out. You can write your special messages to the deceased directly on the page or glue them on. You can either hand-write your words on card stock or paper, or you can type up your words and print them. Cut the words out of the paper before inserting into your scrapbook. | #Write your messages out. You can write your special messages to the deceased directly on the page or glue them on. You can either hand-write your words on card stock or paper, or you can type up your words and print them. Cut the words out of the paper before inserting into your scrapbook. | ||
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#*If your scrapbook came with page protectors, slide the page out of the sleeve before adhering your items to the page. Allow glue to dry before sliding it back in. | #*If your scrapbook came with page protectors, slide the page out of the sleeve before adhering your items to the page. Allow glue to dry before sliding it back in. | ||
#Decorate the book. You can use paper, ribbons, pens, and stickers to decorate the scrapbook. Think about the personality of the deceased. What images and decorations represent them best? Look at your local stationary store or craft store for options and ideas. | #Decorate the book. You can use paper, ribbons, pens, and stickers to decorate the scrapbook. Think about the personality of the deceased. What images and decorations represent them best? Look at your local stationary store or craft store for options and ideas. | ||
| − | #*Letter stickers can be used to spell out titles for each section.< | + | #*Letter stickers can be used to spell out titles for each section.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*If your loved one had a favorite color, you can find that color in card stock. Use the card stock to frame or outline photographs. To do this, trace the photograph on the card stock, and then create a border of about half an inch outside of that. Cut out the card stock, and paste the photograph to it before putting it in the scrapbook. | #*If your loved one had a favorite color, you can find that color in card stock. Use the card stock to frame or outline photographs. To do this, trace the photograph on the card stock, and then create a border of about half an inch outside of that. Cut out the card stock, and paste the photograph to it before putting it in the scrapbook. | ||
#*If your loved one traveled frequently, you can find stickers of different flags and places to put next to their travel pictures. | #*If your loved one traveled frequently, you can find stickers of different flags and places to put next to their travel pictures. | ||
