Creating an online presence for a lost loved provides a common ground where family and friends can come together honour and remember those who have left.
Usually, a basic online memorial will provide obituary information (profile, funeral details, tributes, family members, resting place), with the option to store contents such as photos, videos and audios. Some online memorial websites provide templates to choose from to create a more personalized look. Custom URL, donation and privacy setting features are also offered by some websites via their premium service.
Advantages of online memorial
- Targeted reach-out via sharing link on social media
- Low-cost lasting legacy record and anniversary reminders
- Able to connect internationally with family and friends
- Able to garner online donations and offerings
- Able to control privacy
List of online memorial websites
Note that the list below is not exhaustive and not in order of preferences.
| Website | Features | Origin | Pricing | Rating |
| Legacy.com | + Simple with basic features of an online memorial (with photo, songs, video sharing). + Add a Timeline for life story + Largest online community + Partnerships with newspapers and funeral homes across the US, CA, AU, NZ, UK and EU. - Does not offer custom domain names - Standard layout with different skins |
US | Free 14 days trial $49/year No permanent sponsorship option available |
3/5 |
| Memorial Matters | + Simple with basic features of an online memorial (with photo, songs, video sharing). - Standard layout with different skins |
CN | Free 14 days trial US$4.95/mth, US$49.95/year US$95.95 lifetime |
3/5 |
| ForeverMissed | + Simple with basic features of an online memorial (with photo, songs, video sharing). + Able to control privacy - Standard layout with different skins |
US | Basic is Free. Premium is US$35/year or US$75 lifetime. |
3/5 |
| Kudoboard | + Modern blog-style layout for messages, photos and videos + Has a print version for posters + Provides tools to create shareable cards, collages, slideshows |
US | Basic is free, <10 posts Full is US$99 one-time. |
4/5 |
| MuchLoved | + Simple with basic features of an online memorial (with photo, songs, video sharing). + Able to control privacy + Able to display donation to chosen charity + Linked memorial to a remembrance garden - Standard layout with different skins |
UK | Free | 3/5 |
| Qeepr | + Simple with basic features of an online memorial (with photo, songs, video sharing). + Geotag the final resting place + Connect with a family genealogy tree |
US | Free memorial Qeepr codes start at US$75 |
3/5 |
| Remembered.com | + Simple with basic features of an online memorial (with photo, songs, video sharing). - outdated design and no templates |
US | Free Legacy is US$19.95 Legacy Plus is US$79.99 |
1/5 |
| The Memorial Post | + Simple with basic features of an online memorial (with photo, songs, video sharing). - Standard layout with different skins |
CA | Basic is Free Higher CAD$11 and CAD$15 |
3/5 |
| Tributes.com | + Simple with basic features of an online memorial (with photo, songs, video sharing). + connected to grief recovery centre |
US | Basic is US$20 one time Premium is US$50 one time |
3/5 |
| Tributize | + Simple tribute page - Lack of all other basic features of an online memorial |
CH | US$5/tribute | 1/5 |
| YourTribute.com | + Simple with basic features of an online memorial (with photo, songs, video sharing). + Facebook Integration + Able to control privacy + Provides pre-planning, funeral resources and grieving support - Standard layout with different skins |
US | Basic is free. Premium is $49.95/year or a $149.95 one time fee | 3/5 |
| YouMattered | + Simple with basic features of an online memorial (with photo, songs, video sharing). - Standard layout with different skins |
US | Basic is free. Premium US$14.99/year or $39.99 lifetime |
3/5 |
| Obits.SG | + online archive for death notices and memorials in Singapore + Ability to opt in to receive condolence money via Paynow |
SG | S$100 | 3/5 |
| Beautiful Memories | + Simple with basic features of an online memorial (with photo, video sharing). - outdated design and no templates |
SG | S$250/year | 2/5 |
| Heaven Address | + Simple with basic features of an online memorial (with photo, video sharing) + able to set up donation link - outdated design and no templates |
SG | S$180/year unless the funeral director or memorial park is a partner. | 2/5 |
| All Saints Bereavement Care | + An obituary put online - Lack of some basic features of an online memorial (no photo, video sharing). - Christian-affiliation |
SG | NA (part of funeral package) |
1/5 |
| Layfl | + App-based memorial + Simple with basic features of an online memorial (with photo, video sharing) + Nice design, digital wreath |
KR | Free | 3/5 |
You may also create an online memorial via Timeliss.
Also read: Ways to inform about death and reach out
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