Inheritance Documentation & Heritage Education
Bringing order to the records a family keeps.
— ✦ —Heritageford works with families in Kuala Lumpur who are sorting through the books, papers, and personal records of an older relative. We catalogue, organise, and document — carefully and without hurry.
Our Programmes
Three ways we can help your family
— ✦ —Each programme is designed to fit around a family's pace. We come to you, work quietly, and produce materials that will be useful for many years.
Bookshelf Archive Programme
Each book is examined, dusted, photographed, and entered into a typed catalogue with title, author, edition, condition note, and a short paragraph the family may wish to add. Delivered as a printed bound catalogue and a digital archive.
- Conducted across several home visits
- Printed bound catalogue included
- Digital archive copy provided
Heritage Reading Card
A printed card written in plain English, describing the kinds of household papers families commonly handle when sorting through the records of an older relative. Sold as an educational resource — no advice on individual situations.
- Describes common document types
- Plain language for all adults
- Educational reference resource
Inventory Workshop
A half-day workshop for adults who would like a calm space and a printed workbook in which to put their own household records into order. Each participant receives a labelled folder, an inventory template, and guidance from the facilitator on sorting and labelling.
- Half-day small-group session
- Printed workbook and folder included
- Administrative and educational focus
Why Heritageford
What makes this work different
— ✦ —Work done at your pace
We arrange visits around what suits your household. There is no pressure to move faster than feels right for the family.
Proper written records
Every item we catalogue receives a thorough written entry. The resulting document can be kept, shared, or stored alongside the collection.
Nothing handled carelessly
Books and papers that have been in a family for decades deserve careful handling. We treat them as the objects they are.
Plain language throughout
Our reading materials and workshop content are written for adults, not specialists. We avoid jargon and explain what we mean.
Based in Kuala Lumpur
We visit homes within and around Kuala Lumpur. Our work is local, and we understand the kinds of materials Malaysian families commonly hold.
Educational, not advisory
We describe and document. We do not advise on regulated matters. Families can engage us without uncertainty about the nature of the service.
Ready to begin?
Start with a quiet conversation.
— ✦ —Tell us about the collection and what the family needs. We will describe how our programmes work and whether any of them might be a good fit.
[email protected] · 18 Jalan Petaling, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Questions
What families usually ask
— ✦ —What exactly does the Bookshelf Archive Programme involve?
How many visits are usually needed?
Who is the Heritage Reading Card intended for?
Is the Inventory Workshop suitable for someone with no prior experience?
Do you handle matters such as estate administration or document filing?
Where do you work, and do you travel to the home?
Find Us
Our premises
— ✦ —18 Jalan Petaling, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Correspondence
Write to us
— ✦ —Contact details
We are glad to discuss your family's collection before any commitment is made. A short conversation by phone or a written enquiry is all that is needed to begin.
Telephone
+60 3-2148 3829Address
18 Jalan Petaling
50000 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Office hours
Monday – Friday: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm
Saturday: 9.00 am – 1.00 pm
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed