A meaningful farewell
Losing someone you love is one of the hardest experiences in life. A memorial offers a chance to pause together over the life that was lived, to share memories and to find comfort in one another.
Preparing a memorial
Choose a fitting location
This can be a traditional venue such as a funeral chapel, but also a place that was meaningful to the person who died: a favorite garden, a beach, or simply at home.
Set the tone
Some families choose a traditional, quiet gathering. Others celebrate the life with music and stories. Both are valuable. Choose what fits the person being remembered.
Collecting memories
One of the most beautiful ways to remember someone is by gathering memories from everyone who knew them.
Why collect digitally?
Family and friends from far away can contribute too.
People can write a message in their own time.
Photos and videos can be added.
Everything is kept in one place.
The collection can be shared with the whole family.
What can people share?
Personal memories and anecdotes.
Photos of times together.
A message to the bereaved.
What the person who died meant to them.
Life lessons they learned.
During the memorial
Share stories
Invite people to share memories. These can be pieces written in advance, or spontaneous stories.
Music
Choose songs that were meaningful. Music can bring emotions to the surface and offer comfort.
Silence
Give people moments of silence to reflect and to grieve.
After the memorial
Share the memories
A digital collection of all messages and photos can be shared with everyone who knew the person who died. A comforting gift for the bereaved.
Stay connected
Grief does not stop after the funeral. Keep in touch with the bereaved, also in the months that follow.
A lasting remembrance
With an online memorial page you create a digital monument: a place where everyone can come to remember, to share and to find comfort. A gift that lasts for generations.
