In the world of Internet connections and email communications, keeping in touch has become much simpler. This is even true when a loved one dies and we want to share our grief with friends and family members across the miles. Online mourning has made this possible with tools to create an online memorial of your loved one and broadcast the service across Internet connections. While it may sound strange at first to pay tribute to someone dear to us through modern technology, it truly is wonderful when hearts can come together across the globe to grieve and remember. Whether you choose to broadcast the memorial service online or set up a virtual tribute that visitors can come to, the memory of that special person can live on.



Online Funerals

We have watched numerous funerals of great people on television for decades; now we can commemorate our own family members by broadcasting the memorial service over the Internet. This is the perfect solution for friends and family members who would like to pay their respects but cannot travel to the service for whatever reason. You can hire the services of a company that will broadcast the service you plan with a local mortuary from anywhere in the world. Only those that receive the password from you will be able to view the service, to ensure that your privacy is kept secure. Some companies will also offer the option to purchase CD-ROMS of the service that you can mail to friends and family or treasure as a keepsake of your own.

Virtual Memorials

Another way to honor the memory of a loved one is to create a virtual memorial that others can go online to see and contribute to. Some companies will allow you to create a basic tribute through their business free of charge. This may include text about the person and a guestbook that others can sign. For a fee, you can add photos, a slide show and custom pages that will make your memorial unique and special. You can add a variety of backgrounds and even audio for your guests. Some sites will also offer a visitor counter so that you can keep track of how many people visit the site. Many will also provide the option of editing whenever you like to keep the tribute up to date.

Remembering Pets

When a pet dies, sometimes it is hard to know what to do to commemorate that special friend's passing. You can also create a virtual memorial of your pet, complete with photos and text about what your companion meant to you. Many pet owners have found that simply having a way to express the grief was a key component in the healing process. Some of the websites that provide this service will also include support for those who are grieving the loss of a pet.

Losing someone you love is never easy, but now there are even more ways to keep that person's memory alive. Whether you go online with the funeral service or create a lasting tribute virtually, memories can live on.