Who was your loved one, really?
What will people remember most about his character? What were his favorite sayings, or indulgences? His dreams (and disappointments) since childhood?
When I lay out your loved one's life - complete with 3-D handmade collages or digital photomontages created from photos, artwork, and memorabilia - you will see an epic life in the making.
Process. In our first consultation (preferably in person), we'll go over all relevant materials. Include anything that is scan-able, or that we can take a picture of. These can include a poem on a napkin, handwritten sheet music or a drawing, even a toe tag; really anything that was a part of your loved one's life, or death.
Pricing. We need at least an hour or more to go over materials. The cost for each one-sided album page is $25/page. Included in this price are two photomontages (each combining up to 2 images) or one photomontage (with up to 4 photos combined). Page protectors of glassine or onion skin are highly recommended; these and albums are priced separately.
Payment. Payment is made directly to Art For Your Sake: 50% deposit before I begin work, with the balance upon completion. I'll email you an invoice with a payment button that allows you to instantly pay with your credit card via PayPal. Paying in installments is perfectly fine with me.
To get started on your memorial album, email me at nancy@artforyoursake.com or call me, 773-255-4677 so we can talk about your vision for the book.
Resources
In my work, I have come across a number of established businesses and organizations in the area of grief, healing, and therapy that I give high marks for professionalism:
Sympathy Gifts
Acknowledgements.net
Thoughtfully designed sympathy gifts for the grieving heart, including memorial garden gifts and pet loss gifts. They also offer unique memorial jewelry and specially designed gifts for difficult times. Visit their "Words of Sympathy" page for assistance in writing a sympathy card.
Therapists
GriefandLossHelp.com
Marcia Breitenbach, author, therapist, songwriter and speaker offers compassionate information, counseling, books and soul-soothing music for all loss, including pet loss.
Therapy
A free directory of empowering and non-pathologizing therapists and counselors organizing by state.
Forums
Arts and Healing NetworkCelebrating the connection between art and healing, this international resource focuses on the healing potential of art for artists, art professionals, health care practitioners, environmentalists, social activists, and those challenged by illness.
GROWW.org
Message boards, resource listings and secure chat rooms for grief recovery, hosted by "friends helping friends."
GriefHealing.com
Information, comfort and support for anyone coping or anticipating the loss of a loved one. Hosted by Marty Tousley, APRN, BC, FT, certified hospice bereavement counselor.
WellbeingSPOT.com
An online resource for health and well being. Free health service business classifieds. Free health product classifieds.
Online Memorials
Online Memorials
Set up an online memorial to light candles, share memories, upload photos, audio and video, and query grief forums.
PrestigeMemorials.com
An online source for funeral/memorial needs, including sympathy gifts, cremation urns, headstones, and other memorial products - with no sales tax and free delivery on all items.