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I Wish I’d Recorded My Mom’s Voice – What 47% of Americans Regret After It’s Too Late

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When billionaire Mark Cuban sat in the Shark Tank chair listening to a pitch about preserving family stories, something unexpected happened.

Elderly grandmother recording her life stories and voice memories on smartphone while adult daughter listens, preserving family history before it's too late
Don’t wait until it’s too late – preserve your loved one’s voice and stories while you still can

He started crying.

Not the misty-eyed, touching-moment kind of crying. Real tears. The kind that come from deep regret.

“I wish I had more recordings of my own parents’ stories,” Cuban said, his voice breaking. “Once they’re gone, you can’t get that back.”

In that moment, one of the world’s most successful investors wasn’t thinking about returns or market opportunities. He was thinking about what so many of us think about after it’s too late: I wish I’d recorded their voice.

The Regret 47% of Americans Share

A recent survey of over 6,000 Americans revealed something heartbreaking: nearly half of us regret not recording conversations with loved ones who have died.

Not recording their achievements. Not recording their life advice. Just recording their voice.

The way they laughed. How they told stories. The words they used. The pauses between sentences. The humanity in their speech that makes someone uniquely them.

Sarah from Ohio put it this way: “My dad died five years ago. I have hundreds of photos. I have his belongings. I have memories. But I would give anything, ANYTHING, to hear him tell one more story in his own voice. I took for granted that I’d always be able to call him and hear him say ‘Hey, kiddo.’ Now there’s just silence.”

This isn’t just about memories fading. It’s about voices disappearing forever.

Split comparison showing woman with regret looking at old photos versus joy listening to recorded voice of deceased loved one
47% of Americans regret not recording their loved ones’ voices – but it’s not too late for you

The Cruel Math of Lost Family Stories

Genealogists have documented a devastating statistic: 80% of family stories are lost within just three generations.

Think about that. Your grandchildren will know almost nothing about their great-grandparents unless someone actively preserves those stories now.

But it’s worse than that. We’re not just losing ancient history. We’re losing recent history.

According to research on family memory preservation:

  • Only 1 in 3 Americans has ever recorded a conversation with a parent or grandparent
  • The average family loses stories within 40 years of someone’s passing
  • Most people wait until someone is elderly or ill to think about recording, often too late
  • Children forget 90% of what their parents told them about their lives within 20 years

Michael from Texas shared his story: “My grandmother had Alzheimer’s. By the time I realized I should record her stories, she couldn’t remember them anymore. I have maybe 10 minutes of coherent stories on my phone from one good day. That’s it. That’s all that’s left of 87 years of her life.”

We think we have time. Then suddenly, we don’t.

Adult son recording elderly father's stories and memories before Alzheimer's disease progresses, capturing family history while still possible
Early-stage dementia is exactly when families should be recording stories – before good days become fewer

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“Preserve your family’s most important stories with Memorial Merits – guiding legacies, easing grief, and keeping memories alive for generations.” – Gabriel Killian, Founder of Memorial Merits


Why We Wait (And Why We Shouldn’t)

If preserving our parents’ and grandparents’ voices is so important, why do so few of us actually do it?

I’ve talked to hundreds of people about this, and the reasons are always the same:

“I’ll Do It Next Visit”

This is the most common excuse, and the most dangerous. We assume there will always be a next time. Another holiday. Another birthday. Another chance.

Linda scheduled three separate times to sit down with her father and record his World War II stories. Life got in the way each time. Work. Kids’ activities. A minor cold.

He died suddenly of a heart attack two weeks before their fourth scheduled recording session. She never got a single story on tape.

“It Feels Morbid to Ask”

Many people feel uncomfortable asking parents or grandparents to record their life stories because it feels like acknowledging death.

But here’s the truth: not asking doesn’t prevent death. It just prevents preservation.

Your parents know they’re aging. They know their time is limited. Most actually WANT to share their stories; they’re just waiting for someone to ask and make it easy.

“I Don’t Know What Questions to Ask”

This stops people cold. They want to record stories but freeze when thinking about what to actually say. What’s important? What should I ask? Where do I even start?

Without guidance, the task feels overwhelming, so people put it off indefinitely.

“My Parents Are Too Old/Sick/Forgetful”

By the time many people realize they should record stories, their loved ones’ health has declined. Memory issues, fatigue, or illness make recording feel impossible.

Jennifer said: “Mom’s dementia was already progressing. Some days she was sharp, most days she was confused. I thought it was too late. I was wrong. We should have captured the good days we had left, even if it was fragments. Now we have nothing.”

“The Technology Is Too Complicated”

Older adults often resist technology. Setting up accounts, downloading apps, figuring out passwords – it all creates friction that prevents action.

And for the adult children trying to facilitate? It becomes one more thing on an already overwhelming to-do list.

These are all understandable reasons. They’re also all excuses that lead to permanent regret.

What Gets Lost When We Don’t Record

It’s not just facts that disappear. It’s not just dates and places and names (though those matter too).

What gets lost is harder to quantify but infinitely more valuable:

Their Voice

The timber and tone. How they emphasized certain words. The way they said your name. Their laugh. The specific way they told jokes or expressed love. Once gone, you can never hear it again.

Their Perspective

How they saw the world. What they believed. Why they made the choices they made. The lessons they learned. The wisdom they gained. Their unique lens on life.

Their Personality

The quirks and mannerisms that made them who they were. How they gestured when excited. The phrases they always used. Their sense of humor. The essence of them as a human being.

Your Connection

The feeling of having a conversation with them. The back-and-forth. Their reactions to questions. The surprising things they reveal. The moments of connection that happen when someone shares their story.

James lost his mother to cancer and later said: “I have one voicemail she left me. Thirty-seven seconds. I’ve listened to it probably a thousand times. It’s the only place I can still hear her voice, and it’s slowly degrading. If I’d known that was all I’d have, I would have recorded everything. Every. Single. Conversation.”


💙 Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

Right now, you still have time. Your parents, grandparents, or loved ones are still here. Their voices can still be preserved. Their stories can still be recorded.

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Remento makes it incredibly easy – no apps, no technical knowledge required. They handle everything while you focus on connecting with your loved one.

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The Alzheimer’s Crisis: Recording Before Memory Fades

There’s an added urgency to this conversation that can’t be ignored: Alzheimer’s and dementia are robbing families of stories faster than ever before.

More than 6 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, that number is projected to reach 13 million.

These conditions don’t just take memories from the person experiencing them. They take stories from entire families.

Rebecca’s experience illustrates this painful reality: “Dad started showing signs of memory loss when he was 68. We all noticed but didn’t talk about it. By 70, he was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s. By 72, he couldn’t remember most of his childhood. By 74, he barely recognized us.

“I thought I had time to record his stories when he ‘got older.’ But Alzheimer’s doesn’t wait for you to be ready. The stories were gone years before he died. I missed the window completely.”

The brutal truth: you often don’t know you’re in the window until you’ve already missed it.

Early-stage dementia is exactly when families should be recording stories – when memory is impaired but not gone, when there are still good days mixed with bad days, when fragments can still be captured.

But most families don’t act then. They wait. They hope it won’t get worse. They avoid acknowledging what’s happening. And then it’s too late.

Dr. Elena Martinez, a geriatric psychiatrist, explains: “Families often wait until their loved one is ‘ready’ to record stories, or until they have a ‘good day.’ But with progressive conditions like Alzheimer’s, good days become fewer and fewer. I always tell families: record now. Record today. Don’t wait for perfect circumstances. Capture what you can while you still can.”

Remento hardcover memory book with QR codes linking to original voice recordings, allowing families to hear loved ones tell their stories
Scan the QR code and hear your loved one’s actual voice telling their story – preserving both words and voice forever

What Made Mark Cuban Invest: The Remento Solution

So what was it that made Mark Cuban cry on Shark Tank and immediately invest $300,000 in a family storytelling platform?

He saw something that solves every single obstacle that prevents people from preserving their family’s voices:

Remento isn’t a recording device. It’s a complete system that removes every excuse for not preserving your family’s stories.

Here’s how it works:

No Apps, No Downloads, No Technology Barriers

Your loved one doesn’t need to understand technology. They don’t need a smartphone or computer skills. They don’t even need to remember passwords.

Remento sends them a simple text message or email each week with a storytelling prompt. They click the link and start talking. That’s it.

One click. Start recording. Done.

For older adults who struggle with technology, this is revolutionary. For busy families trying to coordinate recording sessions, this is a lifesaver.

Weekly Prompts Remove the “What Do I Ask?” Problem

You don’t have to figure out questions. Remento provides hundreds of thoughtfully crafted prompts designed to unlock meaningful stories.

Questions like:

  • “What’s your first memory?”
  • “Tell me about a time you got in trouble as a kid”
  • “What was your wedding day like?”
  • “What’s the biggest risk you ever took?”
  • “What do you want your grandchildren to know about you?”

You can choose from their library, upload photos to prompt stories about specific memories, or write custom questions. Family members can vote on which prompts to send next, making it a collaborative experience.

The prompts come weekly, so there’s no overwhelming pressure. One story at a time. One memory at a time. Over the course of a year, it adds up to a complete picture.

Speech-to-Story AI Transforms Recordings into Beautiful Written Stories

Here’s where the magic happens: Remento doesn’t just record voice. It transcribes the recording and then uses AI to transform it into a polished written story.

You can choose the style:

  • Verbatim transcript – preserves every word exactly as spoken, capturing authentic voice patterns
  • Polished narrative – transforms rambling thoughts into coherent, beautifully written stories while preserving personality

The AI is sophisticated enough to maintain the storyteller’s unique voice and personality while making the text readable and compelling.

Lisa, who used Remento for her mother, explained: “Mom would ramble when she talked. She’d go off on tangents, repeat herself, lose her train of thought. But the AI somehow captured the essence of what she was saying and turned it into these beautiful, coherent stories that still sound exactly like her. It’s incredible.”

This is what made Mark Cuban emotional on Shark Tank.

Every story in the printed book includes a QR code. When you scan it, you hear the original recording of your loved one telling that story in their own voice.

You get to read the polished, written version. And you get to hear their actual voice, their laughter, their pauses, their personality.

Future generations can read about their great-grandmother’s childhood in a beautifully written book. AND they can scan a code and hear her voice telling the story herself.

It’s not just preservation. It’s immortalization.

A Physical Book That Lasts Generations

At the end of the year (or whenever you’re ready), all the stories are compiled into a high-quality, color-printed hardcover book.

It’s not a cheap print-on-demand paperback. It’s a beautiful 8×10 coffee table book with photos, written stories, and QR codes. Something you’re proud to display. Something that becomes a family heirloom.

You can order multiple copies for different family members. The books are permanent – they don’t require any technology to read, and they don’t degrade like digital files can.

Jennifer ordered copies for all four of her siblings after completing her father’s Remento book: “We each got a copy for Christmas. My brother opened his and immediately started crying. He said, ‘I can hear Dad’s voice again.’ It was the best gift any of us have ever received.”

Family Collaboration Makes It a Shared Experience

Remento isn’t just about one person recording in isolation. It’s designed for families to participate together.

Family members can:

  • Vote on which prompts to send next
  • Upload photos to trigger specific memories
  • Write custom questions they want answered
  • Watch and listen to new recordings as they’re shared
  • React to stories with comments and encouragement
  • Collaborate across distance (especially valuable for spread-out families)

This turns preservation into connection. Recording becomes a reason to engage, not a chore to complete.

Tom’s family used Remento during COVID when they couldn’t visit their grandmother: “Every week, we’d all get an email with Grandma’s new story. We’d listen together on Zoom, react, ask follow-up questions. It kept us connected when we physically couldn’t be together. And now we have this permanent record of who she was.”


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What’s Included:

  • One year of unlimited weekly storytelling prompts
  • Speech-to-Story AI technology
  • One hardcover book (up to 200 pages)
  • QR codes linking to original voice recordings
  • Unlimited family collaboration
  • Free shipping in the US
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

After the first year: Choose to renew for $99/year or $12/month to continue recording new stories and creating additional books. Or simply keep your existing recordings and book forever – all content is downloadable and permanently yours.

Three generations of family sharing memory book together, grandmother daughter and grandchild preserving family stories and legacy
Give future generations the gift of knowing where they came from – in your own voice

Real Stories: Families Who Acted Before It Was Too Late

The Gift of Clarity: Rachel’s Story

“Mom was 76 and healthy, but I’d been putting off recording her stories for years. Then I read an article about regret, and something clicked. I ordered Remento that day.

“For a year, every week, Mom would get a prompt and record a story. Sometimes they were five minutes, sometimes fifteen. Stories about her childhood during the Depression, meeting my dad, raising us kids, her career, her regrets, her proudest moments.

“She died unexpectedly two years later. Heart attack. No warning. She was here one day and gone the next.

“I can’t imagine what my life would be like right now if I didn’t have that Remento book. I listen to her voice every single week. My kids, who were young when she died, are growing up hearing her stories in her own voice. She’s still teaching them, still making them laugh, still present in our lives.

“If I’d waited ‘just one more year,’ I would have nothing. That decision to order Remento might be the most important thing I’ve ever done.”

The Alzheimer’s Race: David’s Story

“We got Dad’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis on a Tuesday. I ordered Remento on Wednesday.

“People thought I was overreacting. ‘He’s in early stages,’ they said. ‘You have time.’

“But I’d read the statistics. I knew early stage doesn’t last. So we started immediately.

“For eight months, Dad recorded stories. Some weeks were better than others. Some recordings are crystal clear, others you can hear him struggling to remember. But we captured them.

“In month nine, he started declining rapidly. By month eleven, he couldn’t have told you what he had for breakfast.

“We have that Remento book. We have his voice telling 35 different stories about his life. His childhood on the farm. Meeting Mom. His time in Vietnam. Building his business. His advice for us.

“My sister started the recording process a year after we did, with our mother. She waited because Mom ‘seemed fine.’ By the time she tried, Mom’s dementia had progressed too far. She got maybe three coherent stories.

“I have 35 stories. She has three. That’s the difference between acting early and waiting for the ‘right time.’”

The Unexpected Loss: Maria’s Story

“My husband was 51. Healthy. Active. No health problems.

“I’d been thinking about having him record stories for our kids, but he was ‘too young.’ We had time. I’d do it when he retired, I thought.

“He died of a pulmonary embolism. Sudden. Gone in minutes. He was 51 years old.

“My kids were 12 and 14. They have some home videos. A handful of voicemails I saved. That’s it. That’s all they have of their father’s voice.

“I live with that regret every single day. Not because I’m old and reflecting on lost opportunities. But because I’m 48 years old and my kids are growing up without their father’s stories, without his voice, without any record of who he was beyond my memories and a few photos.

“Don’t wait until people are old. Don’t wait until they’re sick. Don’t wait until it feels ‘appropriate.’ Record them NOW. Right now. Today. Not because death is imminent, but because it’s unpredictable.

“If I could go back and change one thing, it would be that. I’d start recording the moment the thought first crossed my mind.”

The Questions You’re Probably Asking

“Isn’t $99 expensive for this?”

Let me put this in perspective:

  • A dinner out with family: $80-150
  • Concert tickets: $100-300
  • Latest iPhone: $800-1,200
  • Annual streaming subscriptions: $200-400
  • Professional family photo session: $300-600

Now consider what you’re getting with Remento:

  • A complete year of memory preservation
  • Unlimited recordings of your loved one’s voice
  • Professional-quality hardcover book
  • Permanent digital archive
  • Future generations will have access to their ancestor’s actual voice
  • Peace of mind that you won’t have regrets

The real question isn’t whether $99 is expensive. It’s whether your family’s voice and stories are worth less than a few dinners out.

Rachel, whose mother died two years after completing her Remento book, put it this way: “I spent $99 to have my mother’s voice forever. I spent more than that on flowers for her funeral that died in a week. I spent more than that on a nice frame for her photo. This was the best $99 I ever spent in my entire life.”

“My parent/grandparent won’t want to do this”

This is one of the most common concerns, and in most cases, it’s unfounded.

Research shows that older adults overwhelmingly WANT to share their stories. What they don’t want is:

  • Complicated technology they can’t understand
  • Being put on the spot without guidance
  • A huge overwhelming project
  • Feeling like a burden

Remento solves all of these:

  • One-click recording, no tech knowledge needed
  • Prompts tell them exactly what to talk about
  • One story per week, totally manageable
  • Family members encourage and react to stories, making it a gift TO them, not FROM them

Michelle was surprised by her father’s response: “Dad always said he didn’t have any interesting stories. But once the prompts started coming and he realized how easy it was, he got really into it. He’d text me after recording, excited about what he remembered. It became something he looked forward to every week. I think he secretly loved having an audience for his stories.”

Pro tip: Frame it as something you want for yourself and your family, not something they need to do. “Mom, I’d love to have your stories recorded for the grandkids. Would you be willing to help me with this?” makes it a favor to you, not a chore for them.

“What if they don’t remember things clearly or mix up details?”

Perfect memory isn’t the point. Connection is the point.

Family stories are rarely 100% factually accurate, and that’s okay. What matters is:

  • How they remember it
  • What the story meant to them
  • The emotions and lessons behind it
  • Their voice and personality telling it

Janet’s grandmother mixed up dates and some details in her stories due to age. Janet said: “Sure, maybe she got some facts wrong. But the way she told stories, her humor, her perspective, her voice – that’s all authentic and perfect. We’re not creating a legal deposition. We’re preserving who she was.”

Also, family members can add context or corrections in the Remento platform if needed. But the original voice recording stays intact, preserving their authentic telling of the story.

“What happens to the recordings if Remento goes out of business?”

This is a smart question to ask about any digital service.

Remento has thought about this:

  • All recordings and transcripts can be downloaded at any time
  • You own all the content – it’s yours permanently
  • The physical book itself is a permanent keepsake that exists regardless of the company
  • QR codes in the book link to recordings, but you can also download the audio files separately

You’re not locked into Remento’s platform. You’re creating permanent, downloadable, owned-by-you content.

“Is one year enough time?”

For most families, yes. One year of weekly stories equals 52 recordings. That’s 52 different memories, experiences, and perspectives.

But if you need more time:

  • You can adjust the cadence (stories every two weeks, monthly, etc.)
  • You can renew after the first year to keep recording
  • You can start another book focused on different themes or time periods

The structure of one year helps create momentum and completion. Without a timeframe, these projects often never get finished.

The Conversation You Need to Have This Week

Here’s what I want you to do after reading this article:

Step 1: Think about whose voice you’d regret not having recorded

Is it your mother? Your father? Your grandmother who’s 87 and still sharp? Your spouse who’s healthy but not getting younger? Your elderly friend who has the best stories?

Close your eyes and imagine you no longer have access to their voice. Imagine never being able to hear them tell a story again. How does that feel?

Step 2: Contact them this week

Don’t wait for the “right time.” Don’t wait until the next holiday. Don’t wait until you’ve thought about it more.

This week. Make the call. Send the text. Have the conversation.

“Hey Mom, I want to record some of your life stories for me and the grandkids. Would you be willing to try this service I found? It’s really easy, and it would mean a lot to me.”

That’s it. That’s the conversation.

Step 3: Order Remento today

Not next month. Not when you’re “ready.” Today.

The Memorial Merits partnership offers you exclusive discounts that make this incredibly affordable:

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Step 4: Tell someone else about this

Forward this article to siblings. Share it in your family group chat. Post it on social media.

Someone you know is waiting to record their parent’s or grandparent’s stories. Someone you know will regret not doing this if they don’t act soon.

Be the person who shares the information that prevents someone else’s regret.

The Cost of Waiting vs. The Cost of Acting

Let me be direct about something:

The pain of regret is far greater than the effort of action.

Yes, ordering Remento takes a few minutes. Yes, encouraging your loved one to record stories requires some coordination. Yes, it costs $99 (less with Memorial Merits discounts).

But compare that to the alternative:

  • The permanent regret of not having their voice
  • The guilt of knowing you thought about it but didn’t act
  • The pain of trying to remember stories and getting details wrong
  • The loss your children and grandchildren will experience
  • The family history that disappears forever

David, who recorded his father’s stories just months before an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, said: “People ask if it was worth the time and effort. Are you kidding? It was a year of weekly prompts that took my dad 10-15 minutes each week. That ‘effort’ gave me something I’ll treasure for the rest of my life and that my children will pass down to their children. The question isn’t whether it was worth it. The question is how could it possibly not be worth it?”

Emotional investor moment realizing the importance of preserving family voices and stories before loved ones pass away
Mark Cuban invested $300,000 in Remento on Shark Tank because he wished he’d recorded his own parents’ voices

What Mark Cuban Understood

When Mark Cuban cried on Shark Tank and immediately invested $300,000 in Remento, he understood something fundamental:

We can’t stop death. But we can stop the silence that follows it.

We can’t keep our loved ones here forever. But we can keep their voices, their stories, their wisdom, their personality.

We can give future generations the gift of connection to people they’ll never meet in person but can still know intimately through their own words.

We can save families from the regret that 47% of Americans already live with.

Cuban said in his investment offer: “This is about preserving something that can’t be replaced. Once someone is gone, their voice is gone. Unless you capture it. That’s not just a product. That’s a legacy.”

He’s right.

Your mother’s voice. Your father’s stories. Your grandmother’s laughter. Your grandfather’s wisdom.

These aren’t things you can get back once they’re gone.

The Perfect Pairing: Remento + Should Tomorrow Never Come Legacy Edition

While Remento captures your loved one’s voice and stories through guided prompts and recordings, there’s another powerful tool that works hand-in-hand with this digital preservation: Should Tomorrow Never Come – Legacy Edition.

This is Memorial Merits’ flagship legacy journal (aff), featured on Fox, ABC, and CBS, designed to organize and preserve the essential information your family will need when you’re gone.

Why These Two Work Perfectly Together

Remento preserves the heart – the stories, the voice, the personality, the memories that make someone uniquely them. It’s emotional, it’s conversational, it’s the gift of hearing their laughter and wisdom.

Should Tomorrow Never Come preserves the mind – the practical information, the vital details, the passwords, accounts, wishes, and instructions that your family will desperately need. It’s organized, it’s comprehensive, it’s the roadmap that prevents chaos.

Together, they create a complete legacy:

  • Remento = Who they were (their voice, stories, personality)
  • Legacy Journal = What they need (accounts, wishes, instructions)

What Should Tomorrow Never Come Includes

The Legacy Edition is a beautifully designed journal that helps you document:

  • Personal information and history
  • Financial accounts and assets
  • Insurance policies and important documents
  • Medical information and healthcare wishes
  • Digital accounts and passwords
  • Final wishes and funeral preferences
  • Messages to loved ones
  • Life lessons and advice for future generations
  • And much more

It’s the practical complement to Remento’s emotional storytelling.

The Complete Legacy Planning Strategy

Here’s how smart families are using both:

For yourself: Fill out your Should Tomorrow Never Come Legacy Journal with all the practical information your family will need. Then gift yourself a Remento subscription to record your life stories throughout the year.

For aging parents: Give them Remento to capture their voice and stories before it’s too late. Gift them the Legacy Journal to organize their essential information and wishes.

For your spouse: Work on your Legacy Journals together, getting your affairs organized. Then surprise each other with Remento subscriptions to preserve your love story and individual journeys.

The combination ensures that when you’re gone, your family has both the practical tools to settle your affairs AND the emotional comfort of your voice and stories.

Don’t Leave Either Gap

Imagine your family having your Remento book but no idea where your bank accounts are, what your passwords were, or what you wanted for your funeral. They’d have beautiful stories but practical chaos.

Now imagine them having all your practical information organized, but no recording of your voice, no stories in your own words, no way to hear you laugh or share your wisdom with future generations.

Both gaps are painful. Both are preventable.

The complete solution:

Together, these tools ensure you’re leaving your family clarity, organization, and the irreplaceable gift of your voice.

As featured on Fox, ABC, and CBS, Should Tomorrow Never Come pairs perfectly with Remento to create the most comprehensive legacy planning system available.

The Choice That Determines Your Future Regret

You’re at a decision point right now.

Option 1: Do what you’ve always done

Close this article. Think “That’s a good idea, I should do that someday.” Add it to your mental list of things you’ll get around to eventually. Tell yourself you’ll bring it up at the next family gathering. Wait for the “right time.”

And then, one day, you’ll get a phone call. Or a diagnosis. Or an unexpected loss.

And you’ll think: “I wish I’d done that. I wish I’d recorded their voice when I had the chance.”

You’ll join the 47% of Americans who regret not recording their loved ones.

Option 2: Act today

Order Remento right now with Memorial Merits exclusive discounts. Have the conversation this week. Start the first prompt. Begin the process of preserving what matters most.

One year from now, you’ll have a beautiful book filled with stories. You’ll have recordings of your loved one’s voice. You’ll have peace of mind.

And whether your loved one is still here or not, you’ll have something permanent, something precious, something that can never be lost.

The choice is yours. But the window won’t stay open forever.


💙 Take Action Now – Before You Close This Page

Don’t let this be another article you read, appreciate, and forget about.

Your family’s voice matters. Your loved one’s stories matter. Future generations deserve to know where they came from.

Memorial Merits has partnered with Remento to give you exclusive access and savings:

✅ As seen on Shark Tank – $300,000 investment from Mark Cuban
✅ Featured in CNN, Forbes, USA Today, TechCrunch, New York Post
✅ No apps, downloads, or technical knowledge required
✅ Weekly prompts guide the storytelling process
✅ AI transforms recordings into beautiful written stories
✅ QR codes preserve actual voice recordings in printed books
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The Last Thing I’ll Say

My grandmother died when I was 15. I remember her face. I remember how she made me feel. I remember some of her stories.

But I don’t remember her voice. Not really. I think I remember it, but I’m not sure if I’m remembering accurately or if I’m just imagining what it sounded like based on who she was.

I would give anything to hear her voice again. To hear her tell one story in her own words. To hear her laugh. To hear her say my name.

I can’t get that back. It’s gone forever.

But you can still capture it. Your parent’s voice. Your grandparent’s stories. The people you love who are still here.

You have that opportunity right now. Today.

Don’t waste it.

Don’t wait.

Don’t become part of the 47% who wish they had acted sooner.

Record their voice. Preserve their stories. Stop the regret before it starts.

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  • Gabriel Killian

    Photo of Gabriel Killian, Memorial Merits founder and Active Duty Navy Service Member.

    Founder, Memorial Merits
    U.S. Navy Service Member
    Gabriel created Memorial Merits after experiencing funeral industry complexities & exploitation firsthand when his father passed away unexpectedly in 2019.
    His mission: protect families from predatory practices and provide clear guidance during impossible times.

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    EXPERTISE:
    • Personal experience with loss
    • Funeral planning (multiple times)
    • AI grief support development
    • Published author (legacy planning)

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