Guides & Tutorials

Step-by-step guides to help you create beautiful digital memorials and make the most of all our features.

New to Onument?

Start with our beginner-friendly guide to create your first memorial in just a few minutes.

Get Started Now

Creating Your First Memorial

A comprehensive guide to setting up your first digital memorial, from choosing a garden theme to adding personal touches.

Steps:

1Sign up for your account
2Choose a memorial garden
3Add photos and memories
4Customize settings
5Share with family

Adding Photos and Memories

Learn how to upload photos, write meaningful narratives, and organize memories in your memorial.

Steps:

1Upload high-quality images
2Write compelling stories
3Organize chronologically
4Add captions
5Preview before publishing

Managing Privacy Settings

Control who can see and contribute to your memorial with our flexible privacy options.

Steps:

1Set visibility options
2Manage contributor access
3Control comment permissions
4Share access links
5Review privacy regularly

Using QR Codes

Generate and use QR codes to make your memorial easily accessible from physical locations.

Steps:

1Generate QR code
2Download high-resolution file
3Print on materials
4Test scanning
5Update as needed

GPS Location Integration

Link your memorial to specific physical locations using GPS coordinates.

Steps:

1Enable location features
2Add GPS coordinates
3Verify location accuracy
4Set location privacy
5Update coordinates

Moderating Comments

Manage comments and contributions to maintain a respectful memorial environment.

Steps:

1Enable comment moderation
2Review submissions
3Approve appropriate content
4Handle reports
5Set comment guidelines

Best Practices

Creating Meaningful Content

  • Use high-quality, meaningful photos
  • Write from the heart with specific memories
  • Include dates and context for stories
  • Invite others to contribute memories

Technical Tips

  • Upload images in landscape orientation when possible
  • Test QR codes before printing
  • Regularly backup important content
  • Keep privacy settings updated

Need Personal Assistance?

Our support team is ready to help you create a beautiful memorial. We understand this can be an emotional process and we're here to support you.