How to Create an Online Memorial
A simple, step-by-step guide to building a lasting digital tribute. Whether you are honoring a parent, spouse, child, or friend, this page will help you create something meaningful.
Step by step
Build the Memorial in Six Steps
1. Start with the basics
Enter the person's name, birth and passing dates, and a short introduction. This becomes the heart of the memorial page and helps visitors understand who they are remembering.
2. Write a biography
Share the story of their life: where they grew up, what they loved, who they cared for, and what made them unique. A written biography turns a name on a stone into a real person.
3. Upload photos
Add the photos that best capture their life. GraveLink supports a featured mosaic layout so the gallery feels personal and polished, not like a generic folder.
4. Add video tributes or embeds
Upload video tributes on the Standard plan, or paste a YouTube link on Digital Plus and Standard. Video brings voices, laughter, and memories to life in a way photos alone cannot.
5. Pin the grave location
Mark the exact headstone location so visitors can get directions straight to the grave. This is especially helpful in large cemeteries or for out-of-town family members.
6. Invite family and friends
Invite contributors by email so family members can add their own photos, stories, and guest book entries. The memorial becomes a shared tribute instead of one person's project.
You can also add a life timeline and turn on the guest book. Neither is required to publish.
Printable checklist
Online Memorial Checklist
Use this checklist to make sure the memorial captures the full story. You do not need to complete everything at once. GraveLink saves your progress as you go.
Start a Memorial- Full name and dates
- Written biography
- Featured photos
- Life timeline events
- Video tributes or embeds
- Headstone location pin
- Guest book enabled
- Family contributors invited
Plans that fit
Choose the Right Plan for Your Memorial
Free
$0
Free
- Up to 2 memorials
- 3 photos each
- 250-word biography
Digital Plus
$29
one-time payment
- Up to 7 photos
- YouTube video embeds
- Printable QR code
Standard
$99
one-time payment
- Unlimited photos & video uploads
- Grade 2 titanium QR/NFC marker shipped
- All features included
Common questions
Questions About Creating a Memorial
Is it free to create an online memorial?
Yes. The Free plan lets you create up to two memorials with a 250-word biography and three photos. You can upgrade anytime to add more photos, video, or a physical QR code marker.
Do I need technical skills to build the page?
No. GraveLink is designed to be simple. If you can write an email and upload a photo, you can create a beautiful memorial page.
Can more than one person edit the memorial?
Yes. The memorial owner can invite family members by email. Contributors can add photos, stories, and timeline entries, while the owner controls the overall page and plan limits.
What makes GraveLink different from a Facebook page or photo album?
GraveLink is built specifically for remembrance. It is quiet, permanent, and connected to a physical QR code marker at the grave. It will not disappear into a social feed, and it is designed to last for generations.
How do people find the memorial at the cemetery?
Every memorial can include a map pin and a headstone photo so visitors can find the exact location. With a Standard plan, you also receive a grade 2 titanium QR code marker that attaches to the headstone. Visitors scan it with any smartphone to open the page right there.
More Memorial Resources
Writing the page is often the hardest part. These guides can help you find the right words and plan a meaningful service.