Executive Summary
Memorial websites represent the evolution beyond traditional obituaries, creating lasting digital tributes that enable families to gather, share memories, and honor their loved ones indefinitely. This guide explores platform options, creation best practices, and how funeral homes can support families in building meaningful online memorials.
Engagement Data: Memorial websites receive sustained traffic for years after creation. Average visitor count continues at 2-5 visits per month years after death, compared to obituary traffic which peaks in the first week.
Memorial Website Platforms
Legacy.com Memorial Pages
- Integrated with obituary
- Guestbook for condolences
- Photo gallery capabilities
- Typical cost: $150-300
Specialized Memorial Platforms
- Ever Loved: Beautiful design, video tributes, perpetual access
- Everlasting Memories: Comprehensive memorial with tribute video
- My Deathday: Birthday-style anniversary reminders
- Memorial Pages: Facebook memorial continuation
Key Elements of Effective Memorial Websites
- Biographical Timeline: Life phases with photos and stories
- Photo Gallery: Organized by era or theme
- Memory Board: Family and friends share stories
- Tribute Videos: Compiled video montage
- Family Tree: Genealogical information
- Charitable Links: Donation buttons for causes
- Service Information: Date, location, cemetery details
Creating a Memorial Website
- Select platform based on family preferences and budget
- Gather photographs, stories, and biographical information
- Organize content chronologically or thematically
- Write detailed biographical narrative
- Invite family to share memories and photographs
- Compile video montage if available
- Set up charitable donation links if applicable
- Share with extended family and friends
- Monitor and moderate submissions
Family Benefits of Memorial Websites
- Centralized location for family memories
- Permanent record accessible indefinitely
- Ongoing connection point for geographically dispersed families
- Therapeutic expression of grief
- Educational resource for younger generations
- Legacy preservation for descendants
Sacred Grounds makes it easy to create and manage memorial websites as part of your obituary service offering. Provide families with lasting digital tributes that generate ongoing engagement.
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