It's that easy
How the birthday gift works
Whether it's your own life story, a conversation with someone special, or memories of a loved one, e-mem turns them into a personal audiobook for family and friends to keep.
Step 1
Buy the voucher
You order the voucher online, get it as a PDF in your inbox a couple of minutes later and print it out at home. No waiting for the post, no shipping costs.
Step 2
Sign up & redeem the code
Your parents or grandparents set up their own account using the code from the voucher. From then on it's their account, and there's nothing else for you to do.
Step 3
Choose a question catalog
Choose from our three question catalogs, depending on whether you want to record your own story, the story of a loved one, or the memory of a loved one.
Step 4
Record & tell
Record answers to the questions we ask, at your own pace, directly in the browser on your computer or with a tablet/smartphone. No download required.
Step 5
Preserve forever
Download your recordings or order them as a personalized USB stick in an elegant box or a picture frame.
Why a milestone birthday is the right moment
Milestone birthdays are milestones in the truest sense. They invite you to look back – on a life full of experiences, decisions and memories. No better time to capture these memories.
Many older people wish to tell their story but don't know where to start. e-mem solves this with a thoughtful question catalog; from childhood through school years, career and family, all the way to life's most defining moments. Step by step, at their own pace.
What makes e-mem such a special birthday gift
- 70th birthday – seven decades full of stories
- 75th birthday – three-quarters of a century of memories
- 80th birthday – a life's work in their own voice
- 85th and 90th birthday – for as long as it's still possible
Compared to classic gifts like flowers or vouchers, a life story truly lasts forever – and becomes more valuable with every year.
Was andere sagen
Erfahrungen von Familien, die e-mem verschenkt haben
"Wir haben meiner Mutter zum 75. Geburtstag einen e-mem-Zugang geschenkt. Sie hat wochenlang aufgenommen und war am Ende gerührt, wie viele Erinnerungen wieder aufgekommen sind. Das Ergebnis ist unbezahlbar."
Hamburg
"Mein Großvater hat eine Geschichte, die wir als Familie nie vergessen wollen. Mit e-mem haben wir sie endlich festgehalten, in seiner eigenen Stimme. Ein Geschenk, das wirklich bleibt."
München
"Zur Goldenen Hochzeit meiner Schwiegereltern war e-mem das Schönste, was wir verschenken konnten. Sie haben die Geschichte ihrer 50 gemeinsamen Jahre erzählt, jetzt haben wir sie für immer."
Berlin
Frequently asked questions about the birthday gift
For which age groups is e-mem suitable as a birthday gift?
Can I set up e-mem as a surprise gift?
How far in advance should I order e-mem?
Does the recipient need to be tech-savvy?
What happens after the recordings – is there a physical product?
Secure the most unforgettable birthday gift now.
Choose one of our personalized products – or start for free.
Digital question catalog
Unser digitaler Fragenkatalog begleitet dich Schritt für Schritt durch deine Lebensgeschichte. Die sorgfältig zusammengestellten Fragen zu Kindheit, Familie, prägenden Momenten und persönlichen Erlebnissen helfen dir,
Erinnerungen zu entfalten, die sonst vielleicht im Verborgenen geblieben wären.
Einfach Frage für Frage beantworten und mit deiner eigenen Stimme aufnehmen, was nur du erzählen kannst. Dann als fertiges Hörbuch herunterladen.
Wooden picture frame
The wooden picture frame from a European manufacturer is an elegant way to present special memories in style. With its high-quality wooden frame and glass, it impresses with a timeless, premium look.
The frame is available in white, black and dark brown. The double passe-partout gives the presentation a particularly refined effect. A photo in 10 × 15 cm format is placed in the first passe-partout (the image can be uploaded via the website), and the USB stick with the digital memories is stylishly presented in the second passe-partout.
Linen picture frame
The linen picture frame from a European manufacturer is an elegant way to present special memories in style. With its high-quality wooden frame and glass, it impresses with a timeless, premium look.
The frame is available in white, black and dark brown. The double passe-partout gives the presentation a particularly refined effect. A photo in 10 × 15 cm format is placed in the first passe-partout (the image can be uploaded via the website), and the USB stick with the digital memories is stylishly presented in the second passe-partout.
Voucher
for question catalog and picture frame
Voucher
for picture frame
Voucher
for question catalog