How to Create an Online Memorial

Gather what you want to share

Start with the person's name, a clear photograph and a short account of their life. Ask relatives for favourite memories, and check that everyone is comfortable with the information being published. You can prepare a longer obituary later if writing feels difficult at first.

Choose photographs that show the person as the family wants to remember them. Keep copies of your original photos and writing. Before uploading a group photograph or sharing someone else's story, ask permission from the people involved.

Set up your Muzukuru memorial

Use the memorial creation flow to enter the requested details and choose the available options. Review the finished page before sending invitations. Check the person's name, dates, photograph and obituary, and make sure any event details are confirmed.

1. Start a memorial and follow the setup steps for your loved one's details.
2. Choose the photograph and page appearance you want to use.
3. Add an obituary or a short life story, using information approved by the family.
4. Review the page's visibility and contribution settings.
5. Open the memorial link to check the page, then share it with relatives and friends.

Choose who can see the page

A public memorial can be discovered by people outside your family, including through search engines. If the family wants a more limited audience, review the Private or Family and Friends visibility options in the memorial settings and confirm how access works before sharing the link.

Decide which dates and obituary details should be visible, and who will help administer the memorial. Avoid publishing sensitive personal information. A page link can be forwarded, so choose your privacy settings with the intended audience in mind.

Invite contributions with a clear message

Share the memorial link with a short explanation of what relatives are invited to do. For example, ask for a favourite photograph or a memory of a particular time in the person's life. A specific invitation can be easier to respond to than a general request to write a tribute.

Nominate someone to review contributions and respond to family questions. Where livestreaming or CHEMA fundraising is available on the memorial, confirm the arrangements before inviting people to watch or donate. Explain what the family is sharing in your own words.

Keep the memorial useful over time

Update event information when arrangements change and remove details that are no longer appropriate to publish. Review the page with the family from time to time, especially after adding photographs or changing visibility.

For current costs and service arrangements, visit the pricing page or contact Muzukuru. Confirm what is included and ask any questions about access, contributions or livestreaming before making plans around those features.