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

Harrison Smith
2 min readJul 2, 2021

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

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