Real Voices. Real Love. Forever Captured.

Moments That Matter, Keepsakes That Last

Our vintage phones and simple dial-in service invite your loved ones to share their personal messages. These spoken words hold a depth and richness, and become unique keepsakes—preserved forever for you to relive whenever you wish.

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Founded by a dad in 2006 to capture the laughter of his kids.

How It Works: From Moments to Memories

Surprisingly Simple. Secretly Sophisticated.

Dolby Audio Optimization | Hand-Finished Sound | Global Access Numbers | Automatic Processing | Transcripts Included

1 – Record Your Personal Greeting

Start by recording a heartfelt message that your guests will hear when they call the toll-free number or pick up the vintage phone. Set the tone with your words and make it personal!

2 – Receive Your Vintage Phone (if ordered)

If you’ve selected one of our charming vintage phones, it will arrive well in advance, ready to be the centerpiece of your event. It’s sure to spark conversation and draw people in!

3 – Invite Your Guests to Share

Share the toll-free number or QR code with your friends and family, and invite them to call in using their own phones. For added fun, they can leave messages on the vintage phone at your event. You can even give them the option to upload songs or email voice recordings directly to your online account – everything gathers in one place!

4 – Organize & Create Your Keepsake

Once the messages are in, it’s time to curate! Organize and edit recordings however you like, then stream or download anytime. Every message also includes an automatic transcript and title, so you can read, search, and export your memories. If you want something physical, request a keepsake speaker or vinyl album – your memories will be preserved forever.

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Meet Our Vintage & Retro Phone Add-Ons

Rubbed Gold Rotary Phone — **Rubbed Gold**

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Memories Made Tangible: Explore Our Keepsakes & Communication Package

Keepsake Speakers & Vinyl Records

Replay cherished memories anytime. With our optional keepsakes, like a 12-inch vinyl or a keepsake speaker, there’s no need to go online. Your recordings are always accessible and deeply personal.

Communicate Easily with Signage & QR Codes

Enhance the guest experience with optional signage, complete with a QR code for easy call-ins. Everyone can share their memories effortlessly.

From our customers…

I had a colleague whose family member used LifeOnRecord for his 70th birthday, and I held onto the information. I just used it for a very close friend’s 80th birthday and contacted her family members all over the country to send greetings. They were impressed with the idea and kids, grandkids, other family members and friends left wonderful messages! I’m sure she will be touched by the greetings. It was so easy to use and monitor the greetings to know who to contact about deadlines for leaving messages. And, although I ordered the speaker box from LifeOnRecord, I really appreciate the option to download everything to iTunes! I wanted to also send a personal THANK YOU for your service. It is a very creative way for people to express their sentiments to others in a slightly more personal way than just an email or posting! As a business professor, I tell my students all the time about innovative, small companies, and I will certainly tell them about yours! Good work and best wishes for continued success! I’d recommend this product/service to ANYONE!

Bonnie O'Neill

Thank you SO much for helping to make our mom’s 80th birthday a very special one! She absolutely loved the gift of the voice recordings, and will treasure it always! Your kindness, patience, and help were so greatly appreciated! Each time we called (and there were several times) you were always so quick to respond back, and we were thankful for that. So many of our friends and family members commented on what a “great idea” this gift was, so we will certainly be recommending your service! Enjoyed working with you!

Cathy Ruocco Sayers

I heard stories from family members about what they think makes my mom special – we all had different memories, experiences, traits we admired, and the variety was fantastic, as were the stories, many of which I had never heard. Plus we had fun planning this surprise for her, and it gave us a reason to chat on the phone with each other, something I hadn’t done with some of my family members in a while. My mom LOVED the gift!!! She was so touched that she was brought to tears! It was such a meaningful way to honor a woman who has given so much of herself to others.

Seanna Walter

It might sound simple but this is an amazing gift!! I was able to solicit voice messages from folks who couldn’t travel to my mother’s 80th birthday party. She was entranced as people in her life spoke to her and about her – one after another! Even her dentist called and left a message! Names and voices from all across the country created the best gift of the day! It wasn’t just a gift for her but to all who could witness the look on her face as she recognized the voices of family and friends – PRICELESS! Not a dry eye in the place! The real truth is……thanks to LifeOnRecord, I was able to pull off this amazing feat in only two days prior to the party! A procrastinator’s dream!

Dena Clements

I gave a LifeOnRecord to my sister for her 40th birthday last week and it was THE most amazing gift. She had no idea what was coming because she did not know of this concept. It was so special to hear everyone’s voices and memories. She couldn’t believe everyone would take the time out of their busy lives to extend their wishes. In a way it serves as a time vault for the kids too-they will love hearing their little voices years later, as will my sister. This is an incredible gift to give to someone – in fact, my best friend will be giving a LifeOnRecord keepsake to her mom for her 60th birthday. Thank you for creating an awesome, unique gift idea!!

Jen Lynch

I am the lucky recipient of receiving my Life on Record for my 50th birthday yesterday. Around 100 people from all walks of life used the code for me to phone in and share all kinds of memories and stories in their own voices. This is by far the best gift I have ever received. My husband and the friends who participated all mentioned how great an experience it was for them and so easy to use. Thank you for your idea, for your great customer service, and for providing the way for a gift I will forever cherish.

Kim Hansen

If you are not familiar with this service it will be the most memorable gift you have ever given someone – and the most appreciated. They make it simple and seamless. All you need is to email or tell folks about the 800 number. I did this for my parents’ 60th wedding anniversary. What is nice is that everyone regardless of distance was able to virtually participate in honoring my parents on that day. I would even say – don’t wait for an event. Surprise someone with a “we appreciate you” day using this. That will really be meaningful! It is all about creating memories and holding on to those precious moments. This is even better than pictures! Try it.

Garen Wisner

Mom loved her LifeOnRecord keepsake. I put her 80th birthday party together from a distance and this keepsake was indeed a hit. Friends and relatives near and far were able to participate. Some memorable moments on the recording were various great-grandchildren singing and playing the piano. A particularly talented friend of Mom’s created a harmonic… a singing piece called ‘The Turnin’ 80 Blues’. An old friend related fond memories for the last time in his ‘voice’ (the next day they were going to have to remove his voice box due to cancer). Cousins from across this great nation got very creative and their messages caused tears of doubled-over laughter all around as they recalled childhood memories. Mom continues to listen to the speaker box from time to time and enjoys hearing the memories and voices. I highly recommend LifeOnRecord. The keepsake was affordable, easy to do, and will be treasured for years to come.

Fran Ripley

I found out about this service through a friend, so I used it for my wife’s 50th birthday. It was 100% great. Very clever. It is a very smoothly designed and easy to use service, the web interface makes it easy to keep track and organize recordings, it was great to get emails each time a recording came in and to be able to listen to them immediately via the attached MP3’s, and the podcast-like interface with iTunes ended up being extremely convenient and useful. I have to give special kudos to the customer service: the response was very quick, very friendly, and extremely accommodating to some special requests and situations for my case. And beyond that, the best part was sitting next to my wife as she listened to all the voices of people I was able to find from her life, some she hadn’t heard from in decades. As we listened, she constantly commented on how amazing it was to have these people’s voices recorded and especially to have all those stories recorded. Thank you VERY much. Best. Gift. Ever.

Joel Parker

My nephew was younger than 1 when his grandmother died at a young age, suddenly and unexpectedly. We asked people who knew her to call in and share memories about her as a way for my nephew to get to know her through the voices of those who knew and loved her. Not only is it nice for my nephew to get to know his grandmother in a way he might not have otherwise, my sister and I get to feel grateful toward those who participated and we have captured the voices of family members who are aging.

Mikel Brown

This is one of the easiest and most appreciated gifts I have ever given. For my father’s 65th birthday, I found LifeOnRecord’s website and decided to try it. What else do you get a man who has everything? The process was very simple!! When we played the speaker box for my father at his birthday party he was speechless, hearing from old classmates and friends he hadn’t seen in years. It was a moment that I don’t think any of my family will forget. I highly recommend LifeOnRecord!!!

Kacey Emmert Williams

This is such an amazing, unique, and treasured gift to give! I gave one to my Mom for her 75th birthday and the joy she had listening to friends and family around the Country was priceless! Recently did this for a most beloved priest and community leader who retired and moved back to his homeland of Ireland. It was a great opportunity for many who were unable to be with him during his last Mass, and a perfect way to privately express messages to him. I did have technical issues downloading the messages BUT that was more operator error and being technologically challenged. A desperate call to LifeOnRecord on a Sunday resulted in an immediate return call and their remoting into my system to resolve my issues and help me with the finished product. There aren’t words to express my gratitude for their help and excellent customer service! This is a wonderful and priceless gift to give! The company and their services are beyond reproach and I highly recommend the product and company without any reservation whatsoever!!! Thank you, LifeOnRecord!

Lori Lea Sawyer

We purchased your product for a 90th birthday present for my mother. She is blind and has mild dementia. But the recorded messages were just the perfect gift for her. Hearing the voices and wishes of so many loved ones really hit the mark and lit up her face and her spirits! It was absolutely the perfect gift for her Also it was perfect for her friends and other relatives who are older and also not on social media because they were all familiar with making a phone call and leaving a message. In fact this was a big reason we went with your product rather than other similar products. It fit the abilities of the age group we were working with. We ran into 2 technical issues. Both of these technical issues were very simply fixed in a brief call to your office. The customer service was EXCELLENT. It’s very nice to so easily get a real person on the phone to ask questions and resolve issues. Thank you and we will highly recommend your product to anyone.

Lynn Malarkey

My family used LifeOnRecord to capture thoughts, memories, well wishes, etc. for my Dad on his 80th Birthday. With a very large family and globally-spread extended family, LifeOnRecord gave us an ideal way to share sentiments with Dad even if some of us couldn’t be there on his day. We gave him other gifts for his birthday, but those material things paled in comparison to the genuine love and gratitude we were able to give Dad with what LifeOnRecord helped us pull together.

David Graffagna

My husband is really enjoying listening to his LifeOnRecord speaker box. It is his 40th Birthday today and throughout the day he has been taking time to listen to the thoughtful messages. Friends and family from around the world have been able to spend time preparing songs and voicemails with stories and memories that have made his birthday extra special. Thank you to everyone at LifeOnRecord for the first-class customer service and product. I would recommend it to anyone, and will definitely do it again!

Nita Klein

My younger sister Jane was a 47 year old lawyer, college professor, and the single mother of a seven year old son when, about 11 years ago, she first developed symptoms of muscle weakness and incoordination. Ultimately, it was determined that Jane had that most horrifying disease – ALS – also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, an progressive and invariably fatal motor neuron disease. Due to the young age of her son at diagnosis, Jane opted to live as a paralyzed and ventilator-dependent person in order to continue participation in raising her son and to see him grow to adulthood, if possible. Time went on and Jane was forced to medically retire from her faculty position when she could no longer walk or drive safely to work. She eventually became a resident at an assisted living facility for neurologically ill/impaired individuals. This past December, I was struggling to come up with a Christmas gift idea for Jane. What do you give a totally paralyzed, and ventilator dependent person, but who’s mind is still as sharp and alert as ever? I googled, “Christmas gifts for hospice patients”, and found Life on Record. Jane received several calls from her former colleagues, friends, and family to her Life on Record 800 message line. Jane died March 4, 2015. In the week prior to her death, on her last day of consciousness, she listened to her messages. I could tell that they pleased her enormously, and I was so thankful to have found Life on Record for her. I am so happy and grateful for your service! I believe my sister died just a little happier due to her messages from Life on Record.

Cynthia P. Mathews MS, APRN

Thanks for such a great service. I mean, the service itself is a great idea and easy to do, but even more so, the support you provide: the suggested script for the greeting, the suggested script for the email, the tips page on the site, and all of your instructions make it incredibly easy for me to setup and for everyone to use. Out of 58 recordings only 2 were redos; everyone else got their recording done in one session! I can’t tell you how much this gift will mean to my wife when she hears it. Thanks! -Z

Zachary Zelinski

I have used LifeOnRecord twice in the last few years. The first was for my husband when he turned 70. He had been a teacher for many years. I received greetings/stories from childhood friends, past students/teachers, current friends and family. He was so surprised and grateful. We go back and listen to it periodically and it always makes us laugh again. The second time was for my Mother’s 90th. Again, there was a mix of old friends, new friends and family which really summed up her incredible life in stories from their perspective. It is such valuable gift because it celebrates what is unique about that person and the love that connects us all!

Jill Schaffner

I gave a LifeOnRecord CD to my mother for her 90th birthday in March. I ended up with 54 messages. People had never heard of such a service and thought it was very unique. The directions were very clear and easy to understand. I just want to say that my mom listens to her CD nearly every day, and she and I both get teary whenever we listen to the wonderful messages her friends and family left for her. I would give Life On Record ten stars if I could. One of the best tributes you could give someone.

Linda Torson Volpi

We gave this to my mom for her 90th birthday. She does not see well so this gift was indeed special. Over 60 relatives and friends posted messages for her and she was absolutely thrilled. She listens to it often and told us this was the best gift she has ever received!! It was very easy to get set up and the instructions were direct and uncomplicated. I highly recommend this gift for anyone, particularly the elderly who have problems w/sight. Thank you LifeOnRecord, for making our mom’s 90th birthday the best one yet!! God Bless!!

Kathy Staton

The easiest way for friends and family to record how they feel.

Surprise your parents on their anniversary

with a collection of messages from loved ones who can’t be there in person.

Give a graduate a lasting memory

by capturing words of encouragement and support from family and friends.

As a loved one faces their final chapter

celebrate their life, let them know they are loved, and offer comfort to those who cherish them.

Our clients’ recordings

★★★★★

Their wonderful experience

“What a great way to celebrate our parents’ 63rd Wedding Anniversary. The recordings from our family and friends to our parents made this gift so unique and truly a time capsule! What a great idea and you guys were so easy to work with. Any questions we had you answered quickly and efficiently. Thank you!”

Linda Hoffman

Gifted a LifeOnRecord Package for her parents’ anniversary.