An award-winning, free “tech for good” platform founded in 2015 by James Norris (who also founded the pioneering DeadSocial service in 2013). Lets people plan a digital legacy ahead of time, including a “Goodbye Messages” tool that releases pre-written messages to loved ones after death, alongside will-writing and funeral wishes planning. This one’s more pre-death planning than post-cremation tribute, so Read more…
Online Memorials and Tribute Pages in Greater London 2
Online memorials give family and friends one place to share photos, stories and memories, wherever they live. A memorial website or online tribute page can hold the funeral details, a condolence book, videos and charity donations, and people can keep adding to it for years. Some services are free, while others charge for extra features or a permanent page. You can also get QR code memorial plaques, which fix to an urn, bench or keepsake and link straight to an online memorial page when scanned. Below you’ll find UK memorial websites, online tribute pages, QR code memorials and digital legacy services. If you’re still deciding what to do with ashes, our guide to what to do with ashes after cremation covers the options.
What an online memorial can include
Most online memorial sites let you add a life story, photos, videos and music, and invite others to leave memories and light virtual candles. Many can also share funeral or celebration of life details, collect charity donations, and send reminders on anniversaries.
QR code memorials
A QR code memorial plaque is a small weatherproof plate, often in aluminium or Perspex, that links to an online memorial page. It can go on an urn, an ashes box, a bench, a tree or a keepsake, which makes it useful when ashes have been scattered and there’s no grave to visit.
What to check before choosing
It’s worth checking whether the page is free or paid, whether there are ongoing fees, who can see and add to the page, whether you can download the content, and what happens to the page if you stop paying or the company closes.
Where to find providers
The areas with the most choice at the moment are UK-wide services, Greater London and Scotland. Choose a county from the list above to see providers near you.
Are online memorial websites free?
Some are free to start, and some charge a one-off or annual fee for extra features or a permanent page. Check what happens if you stop paying.
What is a QR code memorial?
It’s a small weatherproof plaque with a QR code that links to an online memorial page. Visitors scan it with their phone to see photos and stories.
Can I collect charity donations through an online memorial?
Yes, many online tribute sites let you collect donations in someone’s memory.
Can I plan my own digital legacy?
Yes. Some services let you plan ahead, including messages to be shared with loved ones after you die and instructions for your social media accounts.
Who can see an online memorial?
Most sites let you choose whether a page is public, private or shared only with people you invite.