Virtual cemetery

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As a rule, websites are referred to as virtual cemeteries (also "Internet cemetery ", "network cemetery" or "online cemetery") on which one or more memorial pages can be created for the deceased. Family members and friends, but also strangers, can use these pages to express their condolences . Virtual cemeteries exist for both humans and pets. The first virtual cemeteries were in the early 1990s. The emergence and distribution mostly took place through American Internet sites.

Advantages of virtual memorial pages

The advantages of virtual cemeteries are worldwide accessibility of the memorial pages and the individual design at relatively low costs. Such a website is not only accessible for a short time, like an obituary notice in a local newspaper, but is also permanently available. There is also the possibility of a place of mourning for burials on the "green meadow" without a personal burial site. Virtual cemeteries usually offer the option of creating your own memorial page for the deceased. This site is often referred to as the “online grave”. Texts and pictures can be published on the memorial page to remind posterity of the deceased. Virtual memorial candles can often be lit. It is also possible to create family trees in some virtual cemeteries.

Disadvantages of virtual cemeteries

The use of a virtual cemetery can help in coping with grief , but cannot replace saying goodbye at the grave of the deceased. A clear disadvantage of such memorial pages is that non-moderated condolence lists can lead to offensive entries that put additional stress on relatives. If pages of condolence persist for years and are not checked regularly, the likelihood of unwanted entries increases.

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