Losing a family member or close loved one is often a sad and deeply emotional time, and the task of finding and collating pictures and memories to commemorate their life can be daunting.
But to help ease this process, GUESTPIX, a leading digital photo and video platform, has introduced a new format called Digital Memorials.
GUESTPIX’s Digital Memorials provide families with an easy to access private platform to honour and celebrate their departed loved ones with memories from those who knew them best. With the brand’s Digital Memorials, relatives and friends can upload photos, polaroids, videos, and messages to a dedicated, private online gallery.
Creating a digital gallery takes minutes, and a simple QR code or link allows others to contribute their own images to the collective memory bank. With a slideshow feature, the collection can be celebrated during memorial services to display cherished moments and memories and pay tribute.
Alongside this slideshow, guests of the memorial can also leave heartfelt messages in the Digital Guestbook. Every memory and message uploaded can be viewed, downloaded, and preserved in high-quality format.
Speaking about Digital Memorials, Warwick Groves, CEO of GUESTPIX, said: “Finding photos in old albums, across social media and different devices can be overwhelming during a time of grief. Our technology makes it easy to gather, organise, and share these irreplaceable memories from family and friends during a difficult time.”
These features are available in Digital Memorial packages, whose prices start at £27 for a small gallery that includes a slideshow, unlimited photo uploads, and a guestbook, reports the Manchester Evening News.
The medium package, priced at £37, is the most popular choice and gives the option for three gallery albums, a selection of theme designs and room for 101-250 guests contributions.
For larger gatherings (251-500 guests) or multiple events, the large package is recommended at £77. For exceptionally large events, the extra-large package is available for £137.
A heartfelt testimonial featured on the GUESTPIX website captures the essence of nostalgia and remembrance: “GUESTPIX was the perfect way to remember my late sister. My friends and family shared their favourite photos and we had a laugh and a cry remembering the good times. My auntie had some real classics from 20 years ago that I had never seen before!”
While GUESTPIX’s Digital Memorials selection is brilliant for helping celebrate the life of someone no longer with us, the brand has options for other large-scale events; it’s also popular for joyous occasions like weddings.
Over on their Instagram, one delighted customer effused: “Loved loved loved my GUESTPIX experience! Their customer service is speedy and top notch! I highly recommend.”
Another on Reddit remarked: “It was perfect! It was super easy for folks to use – the QR code takes you directly to the website. You can also enter a URL and a PIN… I loved it since no one needs to make an account or download an app or login with a Gmail address, etc. – literally anyone there with a phone could open the website and upload pictures.
“It was also super easy for folks that couldn’t make our wedding (e.g., my grandparents) to view pictures and videos as they were uploaded during the day, which meant a lot to my technology challenge grandmother. My [father-in-law] actually raved about it for multiple days after, so it definitely passed the ‘older family member can use it very easily’ test, which was important to me.”
On Facebook, another satisfied user enthused: “I love GUESTPIX! I have been using it for a few years now, and it works wonderfully in involving everyone in the photo process.”
Nonetheless, a handful of users have mentioned a slight delay when uploading numerous photos at once – the advice is to ensure a strong internet connection for smoother uploads.
For an alternative that may be beneficial for those after a slightly cheaper option, MyAlbum offers a platform to craft and share photographic narratives in book or album form; its basic version is free, while a premium subscription costs £5.99 per month. It’s also available in an app for both Apple and Android devices.
Another option is Photobox, which serves up top quality photobooks tailor-made for milestone events. There’s currently a half-off sale, with prices for a small album costing £4.99, down from £9.99.
For further details on the Digital Memorials provided by GUESTPIX, click here.