by Joseph Cox
We write the music of lives.
The biographies of John Newton, Van Gogh or Vermeer might be fascinating but their legacy is created by the art they left behind. That art was a reflection of their values, their challenges and their virtues. We believe every person has something incredible to offer. But the vast majority are not artists; they will directly touch only those who are close to them.
Stories that Celebrate creates the art that is missing from so many people's legacies. We write Stories that Celebrate the values of ordinary people and enable those values to become embedded in their families and in their legacies.
We do not record biographies; we write the music of lives and of families.
A Story that Celebrates is the ultimate gift for a birthday, anniverary, community appreciation, employee honor, or memorial.
Our Offerings
Celebratory Fiction
- The most private option - it celebrates values without revealing personal details.
- We interview you to discover your values or the values of those you love.
- We create an engaging fictional story that celebrates those values, as well as an explanation of how the story relates to the person being celebrated.
- We present the story beautifully in an online format Online Story, including recording.
- You can also choose to have the story printed in a beautiful booklet.
- This option is often appealing to those who feel those they are celebrating haven't lived lives of adventure, but have lived lives of virtue - virtues worth celebrating.
'Based on a True Story'
- We interview you to discover your values or the values of those you love.
- We create a engaging story centered on historical events that captured character and values. This can include your experiences or experiences celebrated by your family like an escape from the Holocaust, a migration or a story of fear and bravery in conflict.
- We present the story beautifully in an online format Online Story, including recording.
- You can also choose to have the story printed in a beautiful booklet.
Sculpture & Jewelry
- We interview you to discover your values or the values of those you love.
- We work with the incredible Amy Gilron at Etz-Ron to craft a unique piece that integrates words that celebrates those values.
- Amy can create not just art, but challah boards, jewelry, wall art and more!
- Your family will have a memento of your values captured in a beautiful piece of art.
Magnifying the legacy of those we've lost
Example Stories
for a Mother & Brother
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a Never-ending Weave
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A Practical Savior
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for a Believer
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for Mom
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a Collector's Legacy
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the Weightless
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a Collector's Legacy
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thank you
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Always Act with Honor
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Always Act with Honor
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Finding a Place
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A True Teacher
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I wish I could have been there
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The Process
1. Conversation
Schedule a personal conversation to learn about your loved one
2. Ideation
Joseph Cox will take up to two weeks to create a story concept
3. Invoice
Because this is creative work, Joseph will only bill you once he has a solid concept for your story
4. Delivery
Receive your beautifully crafted story ready to share. To get a sense of how we package our story, click on one of the samples above.