Passing On - Say Goodbye Online
Legacy.com is a website that posts obituaries with guest books, funeral home information, and florist links.
The site is visited by more than 7 million users each month. Currently posting obituaries and guest books for one in two people who die in the U.S. each day.
The site allows users to search for obituaries and death notices for free and charges $29-$49 to place a permanent tribute page. Tribute pages With your photos, music selection, voice message and text, allow loved ones to make a lasting memory that you can share with anyone.
In just a few easy steps, a beautiful tribute can be accomplished in just 15 minutes. Users upload up to 30 photographs, select music from several musical selections, and add up to 500 words of text. Users may also add an optional 60 second voice message.
"Legacy.com’s various services contribute to the company’s mission to use new media technology in expanding ways to celebrate people’s lives.
Founded in 1998, the company is backed by several investors, including Tribune Company, a leading media company with businesses in 23 major U.S. markets. Tribune's broadcasting, publishing, and interactive operations include the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and WGN-TV."
Interesting. Seems to be quite a bit of death realated activity on the Internet these days.
Recently read an article on mydeathspace.com that archives myspace profiles of individuals that have passed on.
Posted by: Bob Weber | August 30, 2007 at 12:58 PM
Never heard of it - thanks for the tip - have to try it!
Wishing you a great end to your week:-)
Posted by: RennyBA | September 01, 2007 at 10:47 AM