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How to Support Someone Who is Grieving During the Holiday Season

The holidays can be especially difficult for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Simple gestures can offer comfort—saying “I’m thinking about you” or “I’m here to listen” can mean so much. Avoid minimizing their grief with phrases like “They’re in a better place.” Instead, offer specific help, like bringing meals or assisting with holiday tasks, and show up when invited to provide support.

Our Tributes Digital Memorial QR Code Plaque Featured in The New York Times 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Exciting news! Our Tributes' scannable QR code memorial plaques have been recognized in The New York Times' prestigious 2024 Holiday Gift Guide under the "Hard to Please" category. This honor highlights our innovative and heartfelt solution to preserving and sharing memories of loved ones.

Honoring a Veteran’s Legacy: Creating an Our Tributes Online Military Memorial

On Veteran’s Day, families across the country are thinking of ways to honor their loved ones who served in the military. An online memorial is a meaningful way to celebrate their life, preserve their stories, and share their legacy with family, friends, and future generations. This guide will walk you through steps for creating a respectful online veteran memorial.

The Perfect Gift for the Hard-to-Shop-For: An Our Tributes Memorial Plaque

Searching for a gift for someone hard to buy for? An Our Tributes Memorial Plaque is the unexpected gift of memory and legacy you’ve been looking for.

Navigating the Stages of Grief Through Online Memorial Pages

Explore how online memorial pages can provide support through the stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—offering a space for reflection, connection, and the celebration of cherished memories. By engaging with these pages, individuals can navigate their grief journey while honoring their loved ones.

Uncovering Your Roots: The Importance of Teaching Children About Family History

Discover how understanding family history can shape a child's identity and emotional well-being. Learn how stories of ancestors, whether shared through traditional methods or modern online memorials, provide children with a deeper sense of belonging, resilience, and moral grounding. Explore the role of online memorial pages and QR code plaques in preserving these invaluable family connections for future generations.

How to Upload Pictures and Videos to Your Our Tributes Digital Memorial Page

Create a heartfelt tribute for your loved one with Our Tributes digital memorial pages. Follow our step-by-step guide to easily upload photos and videos, preserving precious memories and sharing them with family and friends. Add visuals that capture your loved one's personality and legacy, and keep the memorial updated with new stories and memories. Discover how to create a meaningful and lasting tribute today.

Create a Lasting Tribute: Honoring Your Deceased Parent with an Online Timeline

So much is lost when a parent dies. Read these tips for honoring and remembering them with an online tribute and timeline.

Demand for QR Code Headstone Plaques Soars 10X at Our Tributes

Embracing the Future of Remembrance: Families Increasingly Turn to Digital Memorials to Honor Loved Ones

How to Utilize an Our Tributes Online Memorial for Memorial Day

Take your Memorial Day celebrations to the next level by creating an Our Tributes online memorial that will honor veterans and loved ones for generations.

How to Craft a Lasting Obituary: Writing a Heartfelt, Compelling Tribute

Writing a compelling and moving obituary tribute requires a delicate balance of factual information, personal anecdotes, and heartfelt expressions of love and loss. As you share their story with the world, know that you are preserving their memory and honoring their legacy, and your work will help make it last forever. Though they may no longer be with us in body, their spirit endures through the words we write and the stories we share.

The Significance of Tributes: Inspiring Tomorrow by Remembering Yesterday

When Jordan Maxwell was ten years old, his father died. Jordan is the oldest of four children, and the loss of their father was devastating to them all. For Jordan and his next oldest sister, the grief came as they relived their too-few memories of their father, mourning that their relationship had been cut short. For the youngest two children, the pain came in not being old enough when he died to have any memory of their father at all. ‍

Can Personal Information on a Headstone Lead to Identity Theft?

With knowledge and preparation, we can mitigate the risks of identity theft with personal information on a headstone.

Remembering and Recording Memories Can Heal and Inspire

The process of actively remembering and recording memories holds so much power to heal and bring peace to those who are grieving.