MEDIA RELEASE

CONFIRMED AND AUTHORISED BY THE LAST LETTER PROJECT

12^TH  October 2017 – for immediate release

One Last Letter to Your Loved Ones:
Inspired by the tragic loss of yet another soldier who had face combat and survived, then lost his battle with Cancer.  Many people from different walks of life are turning to a support group called the Last Letter Project.  They help people to leave behind something far more valuable than material objects or money. The project came from a letter that was written by that soldier to his daughter, it was what he called his “Just in case letter”.
Attached is the profile of that beginning.
Naturally, the original concept was to offer this programme to serving members of the Armed Forces and those who risk their lives serving on front line services such as the Police and Fire Service.  However, there has been a significant interest from the wider public and parents, grandparents, spouses and other family members are now pouring out their hearts on to parchment.
Overview:
When thinking about the future and that time when life comes to an end, The Last Letter Project creates the perfect vehicle to say what is in our heart; by using this very special gift for the loved ones we leave behind who have to face a future without us.  It can also give the writer peace of mind, knowing that they can still support and in some small way help those we care for when no longer here.
This very personal Last Letter uses the clients own words, which are then transcribed onto bespoke materials (Gold Parchment) and sealed in a manner that fully reflects the quality of their message. (Matching Gold Parchment Envelope sealed with Victorian wax seals). In this way when life does end, you can still reach out and touch those you love by leaving something that is far more valuable than any material possession.....!

“Your heart and soul in your own words “

 
The Programme in Simple Terms:

• We take your words and transcribe them on to a quality Gold Parchment Paper so as to reflect the value of those words and the sentiment within them. 
• We also, where possible, identify your family crest so as to bring added value to the finished item and a sense of ownership and family strength to the letter or letters you write.

The package is delivered sealed, in a padded envelope marked to be opened by addressee only.  This delivery can only be accepted and signed for by the client named on the secure package.  This way the client can secure the contents or share them as they see fit.

• Once received, the client may place the letter or letters with their Will and other private documents or with their solicitor or Bankers etc. Therefore the future security of the letter is in the client’s hands as we do not offer a storage service as we feel this is a very important and confidential matter that should be under the control of the client only.

Confidentiality.

• The scribes and artists have no idea as to who the client is, or their contact details, as they have only a job number to work with, thus adding to the confidentiality and security of the client and this most precious gift that has been entrusted to us.

Partnership – Support & Service

• To help deliver our products and services in a professional and secure manner we have partnered with Flame Concepts Ltd.  Flame’s Phoenix system helps us to ensure that our client’s orders are processed securely, quickly and efficiently.  Given the nature of the services we provide, Fame’s commitment to ensuring the security and integrity of clients’ information was a major consideration.  With all data being encrypted throughout its life cycle, including when at rest, their commitment gives us and our clients the reassurance needed to handle such sensitive and personal information.

 
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Notes for Editors
For further information about the Last Letter Project or for information on how to download our client information pack on the Last Letter Service please go to www.thelastletter.co.uk
For further information, please contact:
Neil Lesfrance
Tel: 07851-961819 
Email: nlesfrance@gmail.com
 
Administrations Office:
Anthony Robinson, Strategic Development Officer
Email: Anthony@thelastletter.co.uk       Tel:  0845 463 7886      Mob: 07521398857
Enclosures –

• How it came about.
• Sample of letter page, family crest plus sample of wax seal. (Sample Size only).
• Client information pack.