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How to Create an Online Memorial: A Practical Start

To create an online memorial with MemorialPics, sign up and start a free Basic page with the person's name. Add the details you have, such as dates, a profile photo, resting place, and relatives. Review the page and choose when to publish it. You can share its link and later consider Premium for stories, galleries, and contributions.

By MemorialPics LLC · Updated October 5, 2026

Illustrative photographs arranged beside a phone memorial page
Fictional staged image; use your family's own verified details on the actual page.

Key takeaways

  • Gather accurate details and permissions before publishing.
  • Start with Basic; a full biography is not required.
  • Review visibility and the page itself before sharing.

1. Gather what you want to share

Start with the person's preferred name, dates, and a photo the family may use. Ask relatives to confirm uncertain details. Consider whether a resting place or relationship information should be public, and avoid sharing sensitive details about living people without their agreement.

2. Create and review the Basic page

Sign up for MemorialPics and create a new memorial in the dashboard. Add the available Basic fields; you can begin simply. Check spelling, image quality, and the way the page looks on a phone. The memorial owner controls when it is published.

3. Publish, share, and build on it

Choose Public or Unlisted visibility and publish when ready. Send the link directly to the people you want to reach. Premium adds a life story, galleries, memories, guestbook, and invited contributors if the family wants a fuller page. A physical QR plaque is optional and needs cemetery approval before attachment.

Common questions

Do I need every detail before starting?
No. You can start a Basic memorial with the information available and review it before publishing.
Does signing up publish the memorial automatically?
No. The owner controls when the memorial is published.
What is free?
Basic starts free and includes core details such as name, dates, a profile photo, resting place, and relatives. Premium features require an upgrade.
Can relatives help?
Premium lets the owner invite family contributors to help add material.
Do I need a headstone QR code?
No. A published memorial can be shared through its web link without a plaque.