Lalapema writes and publishes a lasting tribute to your loved one — researched, interviewed, and told with care — so their story stays findable for decades, not just a day.
Missed the paper? Missed the broadcast? A Lalapema tribute stays online — searchable by name, years after the funeral.
Our writers interview family and friends, gathering the details that make a life recognisable — not a template obituary.
One fee, published once, kept indefinitely — compared with repeat newspaper and radio slots that vanish after airing.
Relatives abroad can read, comment, and contribute photos, wherever they're mourning from.
| Lalapema | Newspaper notice | Radio announcement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How long it lasts | Indefinitely | One day | One broadcast |
| Cost structure | One-time fee | Repeat fees per day | Repeat fees per slot |
| Shareable as a link | Yes | No | No |
| Editable after publishing | Yes | No | No |
Every tribute is handled by a person who takes the time to listen, not a form filled in alone.
Former newsroom journalist with over a decade writing obituaries and feature profiles.
Coordinates interviews and photo collection, and keeps families updated at every step.
Curates each photo gallery so the finished tribute reads cleanly on any device.
Call or message us to schedule a meeting — in person or online — at a time that works for the family.
Send us photos, stories, and tributes from family and friends that you'd like woven into the piece.
A short registration and payment step secures your writer and publishing slot.
We draft the tribute, you approve it, and we post it with photos for family and friends to share.
"Death, in itself, is nothing; but we fear, to be we know not what, we know not where."
Illustrative excerpts, written in the voice we bring to every family's story.
The church-loving family matron made sure nobody left her house without a meal first.Read the full tribute →
His son, former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, remembered him as street-wise and sharp.Read the full tribute →
An early love of books and justice pointed toward the legal career that followed.Read the full tribute →
He worshipped in the open air when his church first began, long before it had walls.Read the full tribute →
Friends knew him as a hard-nosed journalist with a patience few could match.Read the full tribute →
A happy-go-lucky academic who became a world authority on urban planning.Read the full tribute →
Her story is tied to the morning of the 1982 attempted coup, a defining day in Kenya's history.Read the full tribute →
Kenya's children and youth sector lost one of its most dedicated champions.Read the full tribute →
The rugby fraternity remembers his last dive into the endzone as legendary.Read the full tribute →
They called us before writing a single word, and the tribute read like they'd known him for years.
Relatives abroad could finally read something proper about their aunt, not just a WhatsApp forward.
Simple process, and they were patient with us while we gathered photos from four different cousins.
Introductory flat-rate pricing while we finalise our full package options.
Send a few details and we'll call you back to arrange a time to meet — no obligation.
Prefer to talk? Call 0724 884564, any day, 8am–7pm.
Photos & stories. Anything you share — photos, interview notes, family tributes — is used only to prepare the tribute you've commissioned. We don't sell, license, or repurpose it, and nothing is published without your review and approval.
Payment & contact details. Phone numbers and payment information are used solely to process your order and keep you updated on progress.
After publishing. A tribute stays live indefinitely once published. You can request edits, additions, or takedown at any time by contacting us directly.
Questions about how your information is handled? Reach us via the contact section above.