Start Preserving Yours, Your Loved-One's, And Those Whose Story You Wish to Preserve
Be among the first to preserve yours or your loved one's stories
Free to start. No credit card required.
Forever.
Your story. Their memory. Preserved across generations for the people who come after.
For the living
Speak to the future.
Create a time capsule of who you are. Your descendants will search for you one day — give them your voice, your face, your wisdom.
Begin your legacyFree forever. No credit card.
For the remembered
They lived. Remember them.
A parent, a friend, a figure who shaped history. Build a memorial others can find, leave tributes to, and connect to the family they belonged to.
Create a memorialFor anyone. Contemporary or historical.
Both paths lead here
Every person is a node in a larger story. The family tree connects it all.
You know your parents?
Maybe your grandparents?
But how about before them?
Your great-great-grandmother's story might be unknown.
But your story doesn't have to be.
YOU
You
?
Parent
Mom
?
Parent
Dad
?
Grandparent
Grandma Sarah
?
Grandparent
Grandpa John
?
Grandparent
Grandma Rose
?
Grandparent
Grandpa Michael
?
Great-grandparent
Elizabeth
?
Great-grandparent
William
?
Great-grandparent
Margaret
?
Great-grandparent
Thomas
?
Great-grandparent
Catherine
?
Great-grandparent
James
?
Great-grandparent
Mary
?
Great-grandparent
Robert
Our Mission
BookVitae exists to solve a fundamental human problem: the fading of memory across generations. While we may know our parents and grandparents, the stories of our great-great-grandparents and beyond often disappear into the unknown.
We believe every person who has ever lived deserves to be remembered. Through our digital platform, we're creating a perpetual archive of human lives, preserving names, faces, and messages for generations to come.
Founder's Vision
"We may be lucky enough to know our parents, of course many of us do. Also, our grandparents, not all of us do, but many. How about our great-grandparents? Much fewer, but still, some. Then from our 2nd generation great-grandparents, and so on, there is that great unknown. So many members of our family, their names, faces, what they did, what they thought. Who were they? All unknown to us, unless exceptionally fortunate. I want this "book" to enable us all the chance to be that fortunate. Everyone."
Steve Chappell
Founder & Creator
How BookVitae Works
Three simple steps to preserve a lifetime of memories.
Create a Profile
Add photos, stories, and important details about yourself or a loved one.
Share & Collaborate
Invite family members to add their memories and perspectives to create a complete picture.
Preserve Forever
Your digital memorial is stored securely and will be accessible for generations to come.