# Digitized Memorial Memories of loved ones are kept alive via digital platforms. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published May 11, 2015 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/digitized-memoriam ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.6/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Digitized Memorial trend? **Digitized Memorial:** Seeking to maintain memories of lost loved ones, consumers, particularly those familiar with modern technology, are turning to digital solutions to maintain a connection to those who have passed away. Providing an outlet for people to mourn, celebrate and praise those who have passed, these digital platforms allow open forms of communication in a more comforting, digital space. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 26, 2014 to May 6, 2015 - Published: May 11, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Digitized Memorial trend ### Digital Memorials As consumers turn to digital solutions to maintain a connection with lost loved ones, businesses can create apps or platforms that provide outlets for people to mourn, celebrate, and remember in a more comforting, digital space. ### Virtual Remembrance Virtual memorial apps provide a private and customizable space for users to remember the deceased, allowing them to revisit fond memories and properly acknowledge the deceased even if visiting an actual grave site is not possible. ### Social Media Memorials Social media platforms can be used to create memorial videos that compile the best moments of a person's life, allowing friends and family to remember loved ones in a way that is consistent with the deceased person's expectations of privacy. ## What the Digitized Memorial trend means for industry ### For Consumer Technology Businesses that focus on digital memorials and remembrance apps will find opportunities within the consumer technology industry. ### For Funerals and End-of-life Services The funeral and end-of-life services industry can expand their offerings by incorporating technology, virtual memorials and services for survivors to use after losing a loved one. ### For Social Media Networks Social networking platforms have an opportunity to develop digital memorials and after-death services that allow users to effectively manage their digital legacy. ## Workshop question Is there a way you can incorporate digital features into your business model to help consumer's celebrate specific milestones? ## Trend signals for Digitized Memorial Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 78%, activity 52%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 78% - Activity: 52% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Digitized Memorial trend 4 featured examples from Jun 26, 2014 to May 6, 2015. - [Social Network Reminiscing Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-a-look-back): The Facebook A Look Back Feature is a Memorial for Dead Users (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Social media platforms can enhance their users’ experiences by introducing more features and tools for memorializing deceased loved ones, while also providing a space for people t… - [Digital Afterlife Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifelogging): The LIFELOGGING Exhibit Explores Online Presence After Death (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: By blending physical and digital worlds, the augmented reality industry can create immersive experiences and virtual memorials that allow people to interact with the digital lives… - [Virtual Memorial Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripcemetery): RipCemetery is a Social Platform for Dealing with Death & Managing Memories (Category: Tech) Implication: Integrating private mourning features into social media platforms can provide users with a seamless experience for grieving and memorializing deceased loved ones. - [Deceased Memorabilia Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-of-me): 'The Last Of Me' App Lets People Leave Their Memories Behind (Category: Tech) Implication: Digital tools and platforms that help people preserve and pass on their memories and messages have the potential to disrupt the traditional funeral and memorial services industry. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)