Obituaries Suck, and Here’s How They’re Evolving

It’s the digital age, and we’re still condensing a life story into 300 words.

The legacy of your loved one will likely fade into oblivion as a result.

If you’re feeling unsettled, you’re not alone. It was reported in 2013 that 71% of people in the US are dissatisfied with current offerings. 71%!

One person found that obituaries completely fail to capture life’s beauty and colour.

In a perfect world, a tribute shouldn’t be a text summary, but rather a cinematic experience of a loved one’s story.

Innovation

Technology has improved almost every other aspect of our lives — why not death? Well, when everyone around you is purchasing an obituary, the social pressure can make it hard to break away.

However, times are changing…

• Green burials are replacing coffins
• Specialized cremations are replacing embalming
• Celebration-of-life events are replacing funerals

It’s only a matter of time before obituaries evolve.

The problem with obituaries is that they don’t reflect a life well-lived. They’re the Coles Notes version.

There’s an old saying that goes,

We only live as long as the last person who remembers us.