Create an online obituary that lasts.

An online obituary announces a loved one's passing and celebrates their life, a page you can share widely and keep forever. On Lumoriam it doubles as a lasting memorial, free to create.

What is an online obituary?

An online obituary announces that someone has passed and celebrates the life they lived. It is a page you can share widely, with their story, photos and the details loved ones need, and unlike a printed notice, it stays online for good.

On Lumoriam, the obituary and a lasting memorial live together: the announcement invites people in, and the same page becomes a permanent place where family and friends keep adding memories.

What to include in an online obituary

How to create an online obituary

  1. 1Download the free Lumoriam app on iPhone or Android.
  2. 2Enter their name and dates, then write their story and add photos.
  3. 3Add any service details you'd like to share.
  4. 4Share the page with family, friends and community, and invite them to contribute.

An obituary and a memorial in one

With Lumoriam you don't have to choose between an announcement and a lasting tribute. The obituary you write becomes a permanent online memorial, complete with a photo gallery, guest memories and an optional cinematic tribute video.

It is free to start, with a one-time $14.99 upgrade instead of a subscription.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to create an online obituary?

Yes. You can create and share an online obituary on Lumoriam for free, including a life story, photos and service details. An optional one-time $14.99 upgrade unlocks more.

What is the difference between an online obituary and an online memorial?

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, so the obituary you write becomes a permanent memorial.

Can I include funeral or celebration-of-life details?

Yes. You can add service or celebration details to the page and share them with everyone at once.

Can family and friends add their own memories?

Yes. Invite anyone with a private link and they can add their own photos, stories and messages.

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Create a free online obituary

Announce and honour a life on Lumoriam, and invite family and friends to remember together.