Honouring someone you love should never be a matter of budget. A beautiful, lasting digital memorial is something every family deserves — and it does not have to cost anything.
This guide explains how to create a free online memorial page for a loved one in the UK, what is included at no cost, and when it might be worth upgrading.
What Is a Free Online Memorial Page?
A free online memorial page is a permanent webpage that celebrates the life of someone who has passed away. It typically includes:
- Their name, photo, and dates
- A biography or life story
- A tribute wall where friends and family can leave messages
- A shareable link
Unlike a social media post, a dedicated memorial page is permanent, dignified, and always visible to anyone the family chooses to share it with.
How to Create One for Free
Step 1: Choose a Platform
Not all memorial platforms offer a genuinely free tier. Some are "free to create" but charge you to share the memorial publicly. Look for platforms that include:
- Public sharing at no cost
- At least some photo uploads
- A tribute or message wall
HonouredPages offers a completely free memorial with:
- A full biography section
- Up to 10 photos
- A public tribute wall
- A shareable link (e.g. honouredpages.com/in-memory/their-name)
- A QR code (on-screen — downloadable on paid plans)
Step 2: Create Your Account
Go to honouredpages.com/signup. Creating an account is free and takes under two minutes. No credit card is required.
Step 3: Enter Their Details
The memorial wizard will guide you through:
- Name and dates — full name, date of birth, date of passing
- Cover photo — a portrait or favourite photo of them
- Biography — write it yourself, or use the built-in AI assistant to help
- Tribute quote — a short phrase or scripture that captures who they were
- Funeral details (optional) — date, venue, dress code, livestream link
Step 4: Publish and Share
Once published, you get a permanent URL — like honouredpages.com/in-memory/grace-addo. You can share this via WhatsApp, email, or print it on funeral programmes.
Step 5: Invite Family
Share the link with family members so they can leave their own tributes and messages. Guest messages appear on the tribute wall after moderation.
What Is Included for Free?
| Feature | Free | Premium (£9.99/mo) | |---|---|---| | Memorial page | ✓ | ✓ | | Biography | ✓ | ✓ | | Photos | Up to 10 | Unlimited | | Tribute wall | ✓ | ✓ | | QR code (on-screen) | ✓ | ✓ | | QR download (PNG/PDF) | — | ✓ | | PDF funeral programme | — | ✓ | | Family editors | — | Up to 5 | | YouTube video embeds | — | ✓ |
When Is It Worth Upgrading?
If you need to print a QR code for the funeral programme or headstone, you will need the Premium plan to download it as a high-resolution PNG or print-ready PDF. Premium also unlocks unlimited photos, YouTube video embeds, and family editor access.
Upgrade to Premium for £9.99/month — or get lifetime access for a one-off payment of £119.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the memorial really free forever? Yes. Free memorials on HonouredPages do not expire. The page stays live as long as HonouredPages exists — and we are committed to permanent hosting.
Can people add tributes without an account? Yes. Anyone with the link can submit a tribute or message. It goes into a moderation queue and you approve what appears.
Can I keep the memorial private? Yes. You can set the memorial to private at any time, meaning only people you invite can view it.
Creating a memorial is one of the most meaningful things you can do after a loss. And it does not need to cost a thing to get started.
