Benefits of Virtual Memorials
Online memorial sites, which first began appearing in the mid-nineties, are increasingly being created by friends and families for several reasons:
A Permanent, Ongoing Record.
Years later, it can be quite difficult to remember the touching stories from a memorial service. When translated into a website, old pictures, home videos and written memories of the deceased are safe from the ravages of time and inconsistent human memory.
A Place for Healing.
Memorial services soothe the pain of losing a loved one by bringing together everyone who is experiencing similar feelings of loss and sadness. Unfortunately, after the event, it can be difficult to connect with others who share your grief. Virtual memorials allow people who are separated by thousands of miles to share fond memories as they arise.
Lasting Connections.
Thanks to search engines like Google, Yahoo!, and Bing virtual memorials are accessible to everyone whose life was changed by the deceased. Moreover, virtual memorial sites allow survivors to quickly and easily announce events like memorial anniversaries.
