What is an Online Memorial?

An Online Memorial is a web page honouring a loved one who has passed away. It usually contains a portrait of the departed, biographical information, memories shared by their loved ones, and curation of photos and videos. Online Memorials can also host music and other audio.

View an example online memorial page here

There are a number of ways to conduct the research for an Online Memorial. This includes gathering and digitizing physical memories such as photos, videos and documents. You could also speak to friends and family about their memories and experiences with the loved one.

Benefits of an Online Memorial

L.J Smith once wrote: "Nothing really dies unless it is forgotten".

There are a number of benefits of online memorials. We all know that memories of a loved one can easily fade after they pass. However Online Memorials are a valued source to keep the cherished memories of a special life alive for those closest.

You can visit the online memorial in your own time, and take a private moment to grieve, celebrate, reflect and write a personal note on their page which remains forever. This keeps their memories alive for longer and helps us to connect with them long after they have departed this world.

Creating an Online Memorial

"What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." - Helen Keller

Creating a personalised Online Memorial or Memories page is simple. Once you create a page, you can start adding memories and invite others to contriobute to the page by writing about their life stories.

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Public Online Memorials

People from across the world have created Memorial pages for their loved ones. Below are some beautiful examples of these pages which pay tribute to those that will be remembered forever.

Celebrity Online Memorials

There are many people that have made an impact in the world, touching the lives of millions of people. We pay respect to those people with these Celebrity Online Memorials. Browse some of these pages below and sign their guestbook to tell us how they made an impact on your life.

Online Memorials of Celebrities that Died in 2020

We saw a number of celebrities pass away in 2019. Below are a selection of online memorials of people who have amazing life stories and have passed away this year. 

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