How long does it take to create a memorial page?

About 5 minutes. Fill in the details, upload photos, and your memorial page is live with a permanent URL you can share with family and friends.

Is the memorial page permanent?

Yes. Memorial pages are hosted permanently on dedicated infrastructure. There are no recurring fees. Your one-time payment covers hosting forever.

Can I create a memorial page for free?

Yes. The free Remember plan includes 1 photo, candle lighting, a read-only guestbook, and 14 days of manage access before it becomes an archive preview.

What do paid plans include for QR downloads?

Paid tiers include the memorial QR code as both a PNG image and a printable PDF. You can share the image digitally or print the PDF for a funeral service, memorial card, or gravesite display.

Can visitors interact with the memorial?

Visitors can light a virtual candle on every memorial. Guestbook messages are read-only on Remember, while Honor, Cherish, and Forever allow visitors to leave guestbook messages.

Do I need to create an account?

No. QuickMemorial requires no account or signup. Just enter your email and memorial details. We send you a manage link so you can access your memorial anytime.

How much does a memorial page cost?

Remember is free. Honor is $9, Cherish is $19, and Forever is $49. All paid plans are one-time payments with no subscription.

Can I manage my memorial after it's created?

Yes. You receive a secure manage link in your email. Remember memorials keep manage access for 14 days before moving into archive preview mode, while paid plans remain available long-term.

What if I don't know the exact birth date?

No problem. You can switch to 'I know their age' mode and enter how old your loved one was. We calculate an approximate birth year and display it tastefully on the memorial page.

Is there a refund policy?

Yes. We offer a 14-day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee for all paid tiers. Email us and we'll refund you in full.

Best Free Online Memorial Websites for Families

You need a memorial page up within the next day or two. Family is asking where to leave condolences, and you don't have time to comparison-shop.

The short answer: QuickMemorial and EverLoved get a shareable page live the fastest. EverLoved is the most generous free tier with no limits. MuchLoved is the best option for UK families. QuickMemorial's $9 one-time plan adds a QR code for headstones and permanent hosting, with no ongoing fees.

This guide covers the most widely used free online memorial platforms, what each one actually includes for free, and where you'll need to pay to get full use of it.

For a step-by-step walkthrough of the creation process itself, see our guide to how to create a free online memorial. For a breakdown of how a memorial page differs from an obituary, see online memorial vs obituary.

What to Look for in a Free Memorial Website

Before comparing platforms, it helps to know what you actually need. Most families want:

A page that's live quickly, while funeral planning is still happening
A shareable link they can send by text or email
A place to upload at least one photo and write a short biography
Visitors to be able to leave a note or light a candle
No forced signup for visitors

Some families also want privacy controls, QR codes for headstones, or the ability to add many photos and videos over time. The right platform depends on which of those matter most.

The Platforms

QuickMemorial

Best for: Creating a simple memorial page quickly, without an account or subscription.

QuickMemorial focuses on speed and simplicity. You can create a memorial page in about 5 minutes without creating an account. The free Remember plan includes one photo, a biography, candle lighting, and a shareable link. Visitors don't need to sign up to view the page or light a candle.

The free plan gives you 60 days of manage access before moving to archive preview mode. If you want to keep the page long-term, paid plans start at $9 one-time (not a subscription) and add permanent hosting, more photos, guestbook messages, and a downloadable QR code for headstones and funeral programs.

Free features: 1 photo, biography, candle lighting, shareable link, 60-day manage access

Paid upgrade: From $9 one-time - permanent hosting, 5 photos, QR code, guestbook messages

Limitation: Free plan is not permanently hosted. Paid plan needed for long-term storage.

Create a free memorial site with QuickMemorial — no account needed.

ForeverMissed

Best for: Families who want a traditional free memorial website with rich customization.

ForeverMissed has been around for many years and has a large user base. It offers a free plan with up to 5 photos and customizable themes. The platform supports online condolences, tributes, and timeline entries. It's a good fit for families who want a fuller memorial website experience.

The free version has some limitations on photos and features. Premium plans cost around $9.95 per month or $79.95 per year, with a lifetime option at a higher price.

Free features: Up to 5 photos, condolences, basic tributes

Paid upgrade: Monthly, yearly, or lifetime - unlimited photos and videos, full feature access

Limitation: Subscription pricing; free plan is limited compared to paid tiers.

Keeper

Best for: Families who want to build a detailed story with collaboration from multiple people.

Keeper positions itself as a storytelling platform. It's designed for multiple family members to contribute photos, memories, and life timeline entries over time. The core memorial features appear to be free. Monetization is mainly through physical QR code plaques and concierge services rather than a paywall on the digital memorial itself.

If your family wants to build a rich, growing archive of someone's life with contributions from many people, Keeper is worth looking at.

Free features: Unlimited content uploads, guestbook, collaboration tools

Paid upgrade: Physical QR plaques and memorial products; concierge services

Limitation: More complex to set up than simpler platforms; better suited to collaborative, long-term use than a quick funeral page.

EverLoved

Best for: Families managing funeral logistics alongside the online memorial.

EverLoved combines a memorial website with practical funeral planning tools. The free plan includes an obituary, funeral RSVP, livestream link, and guestbook. It's genuinely free at its core, with no paid tier required for basic use.

The premium plan costs $199.99 one-time and adds a more customizable website. EverLoved also supports fundraising on the memorial page without taking a service fee on donations.

Free features: Full obituary, RSVP, livestream, guestbook, donation page - all free

Paid upgrade: $199.99 one-time for a premium website with more customization

Limitation: The free experience is good but the premium site is expensive compared to alternatives.

MuchLoved

Best for: UK families who want a free memorial with charity fundraising built in.

MuchLoved is a UK-based charity and one of the most generous free platforms available. It's fully free with no paid tier. The platform includes photos, videos, candle lighting, virtual gifts, funeral details, and charitable donation pages. Over 450,000 families have used it.

The catch is that it's primarily aimed at the UK market. If you're based in the US or elsewhere, some features (like charity donation links) may not apply, and the platform's focus is on fundraising as much as memorialization.

Free features: Photos, videos, candle lighting, charity fundraising, guestbook - all free

Paid upgrade: None

Limitation: UK-focused; less suited for families outside the UK.

WeRemember

Best for: Families who want a simple, dignified memorial page with no cost.

WeRemember (by Ancestry) offers free memorial pages with photos and a tribute wall. It's backed by a large company, which adds some confidence around long-term hosting. The feature set is fairly basic but covers what most families need for a straightforward memorial.

Free features: Photos, tribute wall, basic memorial page

Paid upgrade: Not prominent; primarily a free tool

Limitation: Fewer features than platforms built specifically for memorials.

Never-Gone

Best for: Simple, no-cost memorial pages with a clean design.

Never-Gone offers free online memorials with photos, tributes, and candle lighting. It has a straightforward setup and doesn't push heavily toward a paid upgrade. It's less well-known than the other platforms on this list, but a reasonable option for families who want something simple and free.

Free features: Photos, candle lighting, tribute messages

Paid upgrade: Limited or none

Limitation: Smaller platform with fewer users and less social proof.

Quick Comparison

Platform	Free Photos	Guestbook	QR Code	Hosting	Pricing Model
QuickMemorial	1 photo	Read-only (free)	Paid ($9+)	60 days free, permanent paid	One-time from $9
ForeverMissed	Up to 5	Yes	No	Free + paid tiers	Subscription or lifetime
Keeper	Unlimited	Yes	Physical plaque (paid)	Free	Plaques and services
EverLoved	Unlimited	Yes	No	Free	Free + $199.99 premium
MuchLoved	Photos + video	Yes	No	Free	Free (charity)
WeRemember	Photos	Tribute wall	No	Free	Free
Never-Gone	Photos	Yes	No	Free	Free

Which Platform Should You Use?

If you need a memorial page today, within the next few hours: QuickMemorial or EverLoved. Both work without creating an account and get you a shareable link fast.

If you want the most generous free tier: EverLoved or MuchLoved (UK). Both give full access at no cost.

If you want a QR code for the gravesite: QuickMemorial has the most straightforward QR code download at $9 one-time.

If multiple family members want to contribute over time: Keeper or ForeverMissed.

If budget is the main concern: EverLoved (free) or QuickMemorial Honor plan ($9 one-time, no ongoing fees).

Every platform on this list has helped real families. The right choice depends on how quickly you need the page, how much collaboration you want, and whether long-term hosting or a QR code matter to your family. If you're thinking about adding a QR code to the headstone, see the QR codes for graves guide for how that works in practice.

Funeral homes looking to offer memorial pages as part of their service can review memorial pages for funeral homes — a different set of tools built for professionals rather than individual families.

If you want to compare the QuickMemorial experience directly against other free online memorial sites or free online memorial websites, those landing pages cover what to expect and how the pricing works. For families specifically looking for a memorial website free of ongoing subscription costs, EverLoved and QuickMemorial's one-time paid plan are the two strongest options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best free online memorial website?

The answer depends on what you need. For speed and simplicity, QuickMemorial is the fastest to set up — no account required and a memorial page is live in about 5 minutes. For the most generous free tier with no limitations, EverLoved is the best option — it includes a full guestbook, RSVP, and donation page at no cost. For UK families, MuchLoved is the most comprehensive free platform.

Can I create a free online memorial without an account?

Yes. QuickMemorial does not require an account or password — only an email address to receive your manage link. EverLoved requires a bit more setup but is also straightforward. Most other platforms on this list require account creation before you can publish.

How long do free memorial websites stay online?

It depends on the platform. EverLoved, MuchLoved, Keeper, and WeRemember host pages indefinitely at no cost. QuickMemorial's free plan gives you 60 days of manage access, after which the page moves to archive preview mode — it stays visible, but editing requires a one-time upgrade from $9. If permanent free hosting matters, EverLoved is the clearest option.

What is the difference between a free memorial website and a social media tribute?

A memorial website gives the person their own permanent URL that family can return to for years. A social media post reaches people immediately but fades quickly in the feed and may not be visible to everyone who knew them. Most families use both: share on social media with a link to the memorial page so everything lives in one place long-term.

Can I add a donation link to a free memorial website?

Yes. EverLoved has donation page functionality built in at no cost. QuickMemorial supports donation links on paid plans. Keeper integrates with charity fundraising. If collecting donations in memory of the person is a priority, EverLoved is the most complete free option for that specific feature.

What information do I need to create a free online memorial?

At minimum: the person's full name, date of birth, date of passing, and one photo. Most platforms let you start with just those basics and fill in more detail later. A short biography or tribute — even two or three sentences — makes the page more meaningful for visitors.

Can I use a free memorial website for a pet?

Yes. Most memorial platforms do not restrict what type of memorial you create. QuickMemorial, Keeper, and ForeverMissed can all be used for pet memorials without any additional steps.

How do I share a free memorial website after creating it?

Every platform gives you a shareable URL. You can send it by text, email, or social media. QuickMemorial and EverLoved both let you include the link in a funeral program or obituary. On paid plans, QuickMemorial also provides a downloadable QR code for headstones and prayer cards.

Start a free memorial page with QuickMemorial — no account needed.