Who are you?
I’m Miranda Sita. I live on the south end of Bainbridge Island with my husband and my kid. I’m an advocate and an editor, and I’m a certified end-of-life doula. I haven’t heard it all yet, and I carry no judgment. More about me.
What do you do?
I help you decide how your story is remembered, then make it into something your people can keep. Think of me as a creative collaborator and an honest friend who is willing to talk about the hard parts.
The opposite is a shoebox of photos and things nobody said. Instead, we make a small set of pieces with a clear purpose: a recorded life story, a film, a hand-bound book, a memorial website, a bundle of letters, an audio or video series, or a ritual plan your people can follow.
I also offer support during an active transition, mixing practical planning, legacy projects and check-ins.
What does it cost?
For a recorded life story, there are four prices.
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One conversation, $3,500
Up to 90 minutes. The full recording, edited, plus a short highlights reel. A transcript checked word by word by a real person. Two USB drives.
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Two conversations, $7,500
About a week apart, on audio or video, and a printed booklet of your words and photos. A highlights reel, the transcript, up to 25 photos scanned and two USB drives. I deliver it in person.
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Three conversations, $12,000
Everything above, plus a 10 to 15 minute film about your life, a 40-page hardcover book, and up to 50 photos scanned.
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A full documentary, from $25,000
A 30 to 60 minute film with interviews from you and the people closest to you, shot over several days in places that matter to you. I do the research, dig through the archives, and make a hardcover book with your most important photos. I quote each documentary based on what it needs.
A 50% deposit holds your spot, and the rest is due on delivery. If you want something added, ask. More on how life stories work.
For obituary writing and editing, see the prices on my homepage.
I keep my client list small so each family gets my full attention. I also keep a few reduced-rate spots each year, so ask me if you are in need or wish to support a neighbor’s story.
What happens in a conversation?
I come to your home and we talk. I ask questions, you tell me about your life, and I record all of it. Then I edit it myself into something your family can play, read and pass down. No apps, no subscriptions, nothing to log into.
What do I receive at the end?
It depends on the price you choose, and each one is listed above. The $3,500, $7,500 and $12,000 options all include the full recording edited by me, a highlights reel, a transcript checked word by word by a real person, and two USB drives. You know what we are making, and when, from the start.
How long does it take?
It depends on the project and how much time and energy you have. A smaller project usually takes a few weeks from the first interview to the finished piece. A larger collection often unfolds over several months. Support during an active transition covers a set period of time, not an open-ended one.
Where do you work?
Bainbridge Island and most of Kitsap are included in the price. I’m in Seattle once or twice a month and can record there too, with travel quoted separately. I’m in New York City about twice a year, so ask if your family is there.
Many projects also happen over video, phone and shared documents. I have worked with clients on Bainbridge Island, across the United States, and occasionally internationally.
How do we get started?
Call (206) 617-1199, any time, any day. A receptionist will answer your questions and book a free 15-minute call with me. If you would rather write, send me a note.
Not ready to connect yet? Join my newsletter and get to know my work quietly, from a distance. I don’t update it often on purpose.
Are you a therapist, clergy or medical provider?
No. I do not provide medical care, legal advice or therapy. If you need medical advocacy, legal representation or long-term psychotherapy, I am not the right person. I work in the space between: the emotional, practical and creative side that usually gets ignored. I like working alongside your hospice team, therapist, attorney or spiritual support.
What kind of doula work do you do?
I don’t do bedside medical tasks. I help you have hard conversations, name your wishes clearly, and turn your life story into things and rituals your people can keep. I manage the project and stay with you while you do it.
Who is this work best for?
People who are willing to be honest, a little weird, and curious about meaning. I especially love working with planners, artists and nerds, people with dark humor, and creative or complicated families who want their story told with care.
I have a complicated family. Is this still for me?
Yes. Complicated families are my specialty. I act as a neutral third party. I can help you say what needs saying, write down boundaries and wishes, and design projects that never require everyone to get along.
I’m healthy. Is it too early to hire you?
No. Doing this while you’re healthy usually leads to more honest, playful and creative work. We can try things, revise them, and make something you love instead of rushing.
Is your work religious or spiritual?
My practice is secular and cross-cultural. I work with people of faith and of no faith. We draw on the symbols, scriptures, pop culture and family lore that feel true to you. Ritual here means intentional, repeatable actions that help your people remember.
Do you handle my accounts and files online?
Yes. A lot of life now lives in accounts, subscriptions and cloud storage. My team can help you list what exists, decide what should be archived, deleted or turned into a memorial, and build a digital or physical home for it that does not depend on any one platform.
Do you act as executor of my estate?
No. The executor is the legal decision-maker named in your will. I work alongside them, or you, as creative and organizational support, so they are not designing a memorial while also handling courts, banks and paperwork. That’s why I call it death support.
How do you handle privacy and consent?
Your stories are yours. I share finished work only with people you name and give permission to, and we will talk through who gets access to what. My privacy notice covers this website.
What if I’m in crisis or feel unsafe?
Contact your local emergency services, or call or text 988 in the United States for support at any hour. Once you are safe and supported, we can talk about the rest at a pace that works for you.