Why a memorial page for a colleague?
When a coworker dies, a whole team is affected. Many people want to say something or share a memory but do not know where or how. Messages get lost in emails and group chats, and colleagues at another site, working part-time or from home may hear the news late. One page brings it all together. If you invite the family, they can read later how much their loved one meant to others.
Create a memorial page for your organisation on Remembr.
You create a page with your colleague's name and photo and a short message from the organisation. The page has a tab for condolences and a tab for memories. Colleagues and former colleagues share stories about working together there, in text, photos or video. You choose whether the page is public or private. For a private page you invite people with a message, for example everyone in the department, and only they can get in.
How to start
First ask the family whether they are comfortable with the organisation creating a memorial page. Then create the page, choose public or private and add a first message on behalf of the organisation. Share the link or invitation internally, for example by email or on the intranet. Anyone who wants to leave something creates a free account. Not sure what to write? Our guide on how to write a condolence message helps.
Frequently asked questions
Can an organisation create a memorial page for a colleague who passed away?
Yes. Someone from HR, the manager or a colleague creates the page and shares the link or invitation with the team. We recommend discussing it with the family first.
Can I make the page private so only colleagues can get in?
Yes. You choose per page whether it is public or private. For a private page you invite people with a message, and only people who receive that invitation can get in. That can be colleagues, former colleagues, clients and family.
What does it cost and how long does it stay online?
Creating a page is free. After 7 days you choose between keeping it online for one year or keeping it online forever. Current options and prices are on the pricing page.
Can former colleagues and others contribute?
Yes. On a private page you invite them. On a public page anyone with a free account can contribute.
Can the family see the page?
Yes, if you invite them to a private page, or if the page is public. That way the family can read what colleagues have written.
What is the difference with a book of condolence?
A book of condolence holds short messages of sympathy. A memorial page includes one, plus stories, photos and videos. Read more about the online book of condolence.
Create a memorial page for your colleague and give the team a place to remember.