Frequently Asked Questions
Why create an online obituary at obituary.design?
obituary.design helps you create a tasteful online obituary without writing or design experience. With our Obituary Maker, you can add a photo, life story, family details, service information, memorial donations, and a condolence book. The finished obituary is ready to share publicly or privately, and is often far less expensive than newspaper or Legacy.com listings.
Where will the obituary be published?
If you choose the public option, the obituary will be published in our obituary directory and can be found by search engines. If you choose the private option, it will not be listed publicly. You can also download the obituary as a print-ready PDF and image.
What does the "Private" option mean?
The "Private" option means the obituary will not appear in our public directory. Instead, you receive a private link that you can share with family and friends. Anyone with this link can view the obituary.
How does the online condolence book / guest book work?
If you activate the condolence book, it will appear directly below the obituary. Relatives and friends can leave memories, condolences, and messages of support. Condolence book entries are public on the obituary page. You will receive an email notification when someone writes an entry, with the option to remove it directly.
How much does an online obituary cost?
An online obituary costs a one-time fee of $29.00. There is no subscription.
How can I pay?
You can pay securely by credit or debit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or another available digital wallet. The available payment methods are shown at checkout.
How do relatives and friends find out about the death?
Most families share the obituary link by text message, email, Facebook, or other social media. You can also download the obituary as an image or PDF for funeral programs, keepsakes, home printing, or forwarding.
Can the obituary be found with Google?
If the obituary is not published with the "Private" option, it can usually be found through Google and other search engines after a short time. Sometimes this takes a little longer, often 24-48 hours.
Can I include service details, memorial donations, and family acknowledgments?
Yes. The obituary maker includes dedicated sections for service details, memorial donations, acknowledgments, arrangements, and online condolences. You can leave any section blank if it is not needed.
I have published an obituary and would like to make a change.
Simply send the requested changes by email. We will be happy to help quickly and free of charge.
Why is the online obituary not free of charge?
The one-time fee helps us operate, maintain, and improve obituary.design. We also do not place advertisements on obituary pages, so the setting remains dignified and respectful.
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