Virtual Memorial Gatherings: Tips from a Pro
by Funeral Consumers Alliance
Published 8:00pm ET July 31, 2024
Virtual memorial gatherings are a beautiful and intimate option for end-of-life care and memorialization. They are a great way to include people who are unable to attend an in-person memorial due to distance, timing, expenses, childcare, etc.
During this webinar, we’ll discuss the many benefits and potential challenges of gathering virtually, how best to navigate virtual platforms, and how to create a gathering that honors and celebrates your loved one. We’ll include pro tips on how to host your own virtual memorial and recommendations on provider considerations during vendor selection. We’ll close with a time of interactive Q&A to explore all of your questions…
Ep 49, Online Memorials, A Conversation with Brock Sheets of Willowise
by Richard Wexler
Published April 25, 2024
Learn about Online Memorials, a trend that’s here to stay. Learn about the change that COVID created. When someone passes away and we want to memorialize that person. However, many folks have moved away. Kids, grandkids, old friends and colleagues. The average funeral has travel expenses, the funeral may only be a few days away. Some folks can’t make that trip because of age, expenses or both! Learn about…
Embracing Eternal Bonds: Willowise’ Virtual Memorial Services And Tribute Pages
by Tom White
Published 2:25pm ET Oct. 31, 2023
During the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual funeral and memorial services grew in demand due to the barriers of traveling and gathering at the time. Though the pandemic has ended, people have begun to see the emotional value of holding a virtual memorial service combined with an online tribute page to memorialize the recent passing of family and friends…
The pandemic might be over but virtual funerals are here to stay
by Jon Stojan
Published 1:37pm ET Oct. 2, 2023
During the pandemic, the rise of virtual meetings saw explosive growth as the de facto way for people to meet and socialize in all areas of life. The pandemic additionally brought with it the unfortunate passing of many beloved friends and family members. Although people had to maintain social distancing, the honoring and mourning of their recently deceased loved ones simply couldn’t be ignored or forgotten…