How DiaryOftheDead™ works
A diary is a free memorial page for someone who has died. It gathers everyone’s candles, words, voice notes, photos and the funeral itself in one place you can share on WhatsApp.
The journey
DiaryOftheDead™ is with the family through the hardest weeks, and keeps their memory alive long after.
When someone dies
In the first days
Create their diary in minutes
Add a few gentle details. We turn your words into a beautiful page.
Share it on WhatsApp
One link tells everyone the news, the dates and where to send condolences.
Find trusted funeral services
Compare vetted vendors and prices, with no middleman, if you need help.
At the funeral
On the day
Guests scan a QR code
Stands at the church and reception. Guests leave a word in seconds, no app needed.
Stream the service live
Family abroad watch, light candles and send messages in real time.
Voice notes become text
Grandma can speak her condolence. We write it down, and translate it if needed.
Keeping their memory
Every year after
Reminders that matter
Birthdays and remembrance days, for everyone who follows the diary.
Keep adding memories
Photos, videos, old letters. The diary grows with the family.
Candles that never go out
Anyone, anywhere, can light a candle on any day.
For families
Create a diary
Talk it through or fill in the details — we build a beautiful page either way.
Share the link and QR
Send it on WhatsApp, print the QR for the funeral, add it to the programme.
Everyone pays respects
Candles, words, voice notes, photos and videos, even live streams of the service.
Remember every year
We remind family and friends on birthdays and remembrance days.
For guests
Scan to leave a condolence
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Yes. Creating a diary, sharing it and receiving condolences is free forever. Premium themes and event services are optional.
You choose. A diary can be public and appear in Discover, unlisted so only people with the link can open it, or private to the family.
No. Guests open the link in any browser, light candles and leave condolences without signing up.
Yes. The service can be streamed live on the diary, with candles and messages from wherever they are.
Yes. The family can add co-admins so siblings and relatives can all add photos, approve condolences and plan events.
Think death, think DiaryOftheDead™.
Create a free diary in a few minutes. Funeral home or planner? See our event service.
