Not a scrapbook. Not an obituary. A permanent, editorially curated volume — built from the memories of dozens of people who knew that life best.

Every memory editorially woven into a coherent, chronological story of the life — one narrative, told from beginning to end.
Personal letters from friends, family, and colleagues — each printed on its own page, in their own words.
Photos contributed by family and friends, color-corrected and printed on archival-grade paper.
Linen hardcover with slipcase. 100–150 pages. Professionally bound to last generations.
From memory collection to finished hardcover — every detail is handled for the family.
What you receive
The Heirloom
$2,500
Everything included. Nothing else to pay.
Begin a Memorial14-day money-back guarantee
Memories are gathered over 14 days; the finished heirloom follows in 4–6 weeks.
Optional
Priority Curation
+$499
Delivered in 2–3 weeks instead of 4–6.
Every material is chosen for permanence. No shortcuts, no compromises — built the way heirlooms should be.
Acid-free, lignin-free paper rated to last over 100 years. The same stock used by museum conservators and fine art printers.
Title and spine rendered in metallic foil — pressed into the cloth cover with heat and pressure. No ink to fade.
Smyth-sewn signatures with rounded spine. The book lies flat when opened and holds together for generations.
Each book ships in a custom-fit slipcase. Cloth-wrapped, foil-stamped to match. Built to protect what’s inside.
“Encapsoul began with my own mother. Everyone had stories about her — and nowhere to put them. The first Heirloom we’re making is hers.”
You approve every page before a single copy is printed.
We handle the outreach, the curation, and the craftsmanship. You just name the people who knew them.
Five minutes to start · $2,500 all‑inclusive
Whether the service is next week or was last month, the memories are still there. We help you gather them.
Not ready? See how it works — or write to us at austin@encapsoul.life.