An obituary and an online memorial are related, but not the same. This guide explains what each one is, how they differ, and why on Lumoriam you get both in one place.
An obituary is a notice that announces someone's passing and tells the story of their life. Traditionally printed in a newspaper, it is usually written once, around the time of the funeral, and shares the key facts: their name, dates, family and a summary of their life.
An online memorial is a lasting, shared web page in someone's memory. Rather than a one-time notice, it is an ongoing place where family and friends gather photos, stories and messages, and keep adding to them over months and years.
You do not have to choose. On Lumoriam, the obituary you write becomes the opening of a lasting online memorial, so the announcement and the ongoing tribute live on the same page.
It is free to start, with a one-time $14.99 upgrade instead of a subscription.
An obituary announces a passing and tells the life story; an online memorial is the lasting, shared place where people keep remembering. On Lumoriam they are the same page.
No. On Lumoriam the obituary and memorial are combined, so you get both at once.
Yes. Lumoriam is free to start, with an optional one-time $14.99 upgrade and no subscription.
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