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Virtual Memorial Apps

RipCemetery is a Social Platform for Dealing with Death & Managing Memories

— May 6, 2015 — Tech
In an age where so much of our lives are put on display through social media, RipCemetery is an app for dealing with loss in private, so that users can take time to remember the deceased that doesn't leave them feeling exposed or vulnerable in times of mourning.

The app provides a safe space to set up a virtual memorial to a loved one and leave flowers, photos and special messages in order to remember those who have passed on. Since visiting an actual grave site is not always possible, this is a comforting way for modern mobile users to revisit fond memories, especially since the RipCemetery app lets its users customize a headstone's textures and pictures to properly acknowledge the deceased.

Trend Themes
1. Private Mourning - Apps that provide a safe space for users to mourn in private offer opportunities for developing discreet and sensitive memorial platforms.
2. Virtual Memorials - Virtual memorial apps allow users to create personalized tributes to deceased loved ones, presenting opportunities for creating innovative and interactive memorial experiences.
3. Customized Remembrance - The ability to customize headstones and memorial elements in virtual memorial apps opens up avenues for disruptive innovation in the funeral industry, offering unique and personalized ways to remember and honor the deceased.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - Integrating private mourning features into social media platforms can provide users with a seamless experience for grieving and memorializing deceased loved ones.
2. Mobile App Development - The development of virtual memorial apps requires expertise in mobile app development and user experience design to create user-friendly, intuitive, and emotionally supportive platforms.
3. Funeral Services - The funeral industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate virtual memorial apps and customized remembrance experiences as part of their services, providing unique and personalized options for grieving families.
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