Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about creating and managing a memorial.

Getting Started

What is Forever Memories?

Forever Memories is an online memorial platform where you can create a permanent, beautiful tribute page for someone you've lost. Each memorial can include photos, a biography, a gallery, a guestbook for visitors, and an optional QR plaque that links to the page.

How Do I Create a Memorial?

Click "Create Memorial" from the top menu or homepage. You'll be guided through entering your loved one's name, dates, bio, and photos. You can always come back and edit later.

Do I Need an Account to Create a Memorial?

Yes, you'll create a free account during the process. This lets you manage your memorial, invite collaborators, and access upgrades.

Can I Create a Memorial for Someone Who Passed Away Years Ago?

Absolutely. There's no time limit. Many families create memorials for loved ones who passed years or even decades ago.

Pricing & Plans

How Much Does It Cost?

We offer three tiers — Basic, Standard, and Premium. All are one-time payments with no monthly or annual fees. Visit our Pricing page for current prices and what's included in each tier.

Is There a Monthly or Annual Fee?

No. Every plan is a one-time payment. Your memorial stays online permanently — no renewals, no surprise charges, no expiration dates.

Can I Upgrade My Plan Later?

Yes. You can upgrade from Basic to Standard or Premium at any time. You can also purchase individual add-ons like Unlimited Gallery, Featured Tribute, or a Printable PDF without changing your plan.

What's Included in Each Plan?

All plans include a permanent memorial page with photos, bio, gallery (up to 10 images), guestbook, and a shareable link. Standard and Premium add a physical QR plaque, and Premium includes a premium badge, early access to new features, and exclusive extras. See the Pricing page for full details.

Memorial Features

What Can I Include on a Memorial Page?

Each memorial supports a main photo, name, birth and passing dates, a written biography, a photo gallery (up to 10 images by default), badges, external links, a guestbook, and a shareable QR code link.

Can I Add More Than 10 Photos?

Yes — the Unlimited Gallery upgrade removes the 10-photo limit so you can upload as many images as you'd like.

What is the Guestbook?

The guestbook lets visitors leave messages, memories, and condolences on the memorial page. As the memorial owner, you can moderate comments and receive weekly email summaries of new entries.

Can I Edit the Memorial After It's Created?

Yes. You can update the bio, add or remove photos, change badges, and edit any details at any time from your dashboard.

What is a Featured Tribute?

Featured Tributes get a special badge and are highlighted on the Wall of Tributes. It's a one-time upgrade that never expires.

QR Plaques

What is a QR Plaque?

It's a 2" × 2" weather-resistant metal plaque with a laser-engraved QR code. When someone scans it with their phone, it takes them directly to the memorial page. It's designed to be placed at a gravesite, on a memorial bench, in a garden, or anywhere meaningful.

How Durable is the Plaque?

The plaques are made from weather-resistant metal with laser engraving — built to last outdoors through rain, sun, and temperature changes.

Which Plans Include a QR Plaque?

The Standard and Premium plans include a QR plaque. The Basic plan does not, but you still get a shareable digital link to the memorial.

How is the Plaque Delivered?

After your order, we engrave your unique QR code and ship the plaque directly to you. Delivery details will be provided at checkout.

Privacy & Sharing

Can I Make a Memorial Private?

Yes. You can set any memorial to "Unlisted," which means it won't appear on the Wall of Tributes, in search results, or in sitemaps. It's only accessible through the direct link or QR code — perfect for families who want to keep things private.

What is the Wall of Tributes?

The Wall of Tributes is a public directory of memorials on our site. Public memorials appear here so visitors can browse and pay their respects. Unlisted memorials are excluded.

Can I She the Memorial on Social Media?

Yes. Every memorial has built-in share buttons for Facebook, Twitter/X, and email. You can also copy the direct link to share anywhere.

Collaboration

Can Other Family Members Help Build the Memorials?

Yes. You can invite collaborators by email. Each person can be given permission to edit the bio, add photos, or manage the full memorial — depending on the scope you set.

How Many Collaborators Can I Add?

It depends on your plan tier. Basic allows 1 collaborator, Standard allows 3, and Premium allows 10. Admins have unlimited collaborator access.

Do Collaborators Need an Account?

 If they don't already have one, we'll create an account for them automatically when you send the invite. They'll receive an email to set their password.

Technical & Support

How Long Does the Memorial Stay Online?

Permanently. There's no expiration date and no recurring fees. As long as Forever Memories exists, your memorial stays live.

What Happens if I Need Help?

Visit our Contact Us page to reach our support team. We're a small team and we treat every request personally.

Can I Download or Print the Memorial?

Yes — the Printable PDF upgrade generates a beautifully formatted PDF of the memorial that you can download and print for services, scrapbooks, or keepsakes.

Is My Data Safe?

We take data security seriously. All memorial data is stored securely, and we're actively working on enhanced backup solutions to ensure your memories are always protected.

Still Have Questions?

We're happy to help. Reach out and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.