Some people remain part of a family's story even when they live far away: a child abroad, a friend who has moved, or a relative who could not attend the ceremony. Sharing an UltimoSaluto® digital memorial card lets a photograph and a few heartfelt words reach them when a personal visit is not possible.
A memory can travel beyond distance
Once the memorial card has been downloaded, the family can send the file through WhatsApp, email or another familiar channel that both sender and recipient use. The person receiving it can open it in their own quiet moment and keep it among their treasured memories.
Sharing across distance means that a meaningful connection need not stop at the edge of your town. The gesture can be just as personal for someone nearby as for someone on the other side of the world.
The family chooses who receives it
A memorial card can be intended for one person, a few relatives, or friends who shared part of the person's life. The family chooses whom to send it to, when to send it and which words to include.
You can use an individual conversation, write a personal email or choose a small family group. There is no need to post the keepsake publicly to reach the people you have in mind. Choosing the recipients makes the gesture intentional and personal.
How to share a memorial card thoughtfully
- Check the file. Open the downloaded keepsake and review the photograph, name, dates and dedication with the family members involved.
- Choose the people. Think about whom you would like to receive it and follow the family's wishes.
- Prepare the message. Open the conversation or email and attach the file. Check the contact's name before sending.
- Add a few words. Explain that you would like to share a memory, without expecting an immediate reply.
- Keep a copy. Save the original in a clearly named folder so you can find it again easily.
If you use a group, check who belongs to it. Individual messages let you choose words suited to each relationship, especially when recipients do not know one another.
Words to accompany the memory
A brief, natural message is enough. Adapt these examples to the person's name and your family's way of speaking.
For a relative far away
We have prepared this memorial card for Mum and wanted to share it with you. Although we are far apart, it means a lot to keep her memory together. With love.
For a friend of the person who died
We are sending you this memory of Paul, thinking of the friendship you shared. We hope it will be a keepsake you can return to with affection.
For a small family group
We wanted to share this keepsake with you, the people who were closest to her. A photograph and a few words to remember her together, with love.
If you have received a memorial card and would like to express sympathy, our guide to writing a condolence message offers further suggestions.
A keepsake to return to over time
You can share it after the ceremony, when the family feels ready, or on an anniversary. There is no need to send every message at once: each relationship can have its own timing and words.
Keep the downloaded file on a phone or computer so it remains easy to find. The Self Service memorial card is a video; if you also want a printed keepsake, consider a suitable still photograph or a separate print layout.
Our guide to paper and digital memorial cards explores the different ways families preserve a memory.
Preparing an UltimoSaluto® memorial card
The Self Service journey takes you through the photograph, background and dedication, then the preview and download. Follow the illustrated guide to creating a digital memorial card, or use the Assisted Service for help preparing your tribute.
For more detail about backgrounds, effects and the finished video, read creating a digital memorial card for family and friends. The value of the gesture lies in the people you choose to share it with: a memory that can travel far while keeping the warmth of a personal gift.
Preserve a treasured photograph
Explore the Self Service journey and check the preview before purchasing.
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