MemorialsFamily history
All Souls' Day: remembering the people we've lost
On 1 and 2 November, many families light candles on graves and remember their dead. Here is how the tradition is kept, and ways to take part from far away.
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Simple guides to old family photos, life stories, memorial pages, resumes and personal websites.
Personal websitesMemorials
Your own domain name: is it worth it for a personal page?
A free web address works fine for many pages. Your own domain looks more personal, is easier to remember and is yours to keep. Here is how to decide.
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MemorialsLife stories
How to collect memories from family for a memorial or a life story
Everyone remembers a person differently. Here is how to gather stories, photos and details from relatives and friends without making it a burden.
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Ways to remember someone on the anniversary of their death
The anniversary of a death can be a hard day. These simple ways to remember someone help many families mark it, alone or together.
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Memorials
What to write in a memorial guestbook
Not sure what to write after someone dies? A short, honest message is enough. Here are simple ideas and examples for memorial guestbooks and condolence notes.
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Memorials
What is an online memorial page, and who is it for?
An online memorial page is a website in someone's memory, with their story, photos and a guestbook. Here is what it includes and why families make one.
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Memorials
How to write an obituary: a simple guide with examples
An obituary tells people who died, a little of who they were and where to say goodbye. Here is what to include, in what order, with short examples.
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