01Why sharing grave locations matters
Families scatter. Children move for jobs, grandchildren grow up in different states, and the person who always knew where Grandma is buried — the one who drove everyone to the cemetery every year — may not always be there. When that person is gone, the grave's location can be lost in a single generation. Sharing the grave's exact location ensures that every family member, no matter where they live, can find their way back.
Sharing a grave location is also practical for coordinating visits, grave care orders, and memorial events. When everyone in the family has the GPS coordinates and the memorial page link, organizing a visit or sending flowers becomes as simple as sending a text.
02Methods for sharing a grave location
The simplest method is sharing a pinned map location. In Memor, when you find or pin a grave, the memorial page has a unique URL that you can share with anyone. The link works in a browser — no app required to view the location. Family members who have the Memor app can tap 'Navigate' and walk directly to the grave. Family members without the app see the grave's location on a map and can use their phone's navigation to reach the cemetery.
For a permanent physical marker, QR codes can be placed on or near the headstone. Scanning the code opens the memorial page, which includes the GPS location, photographs, and family stories. This is particularly useful for older family members who may not be comfortable with sharing links but can scan a code at the graveside.
03Sharing via Memor's memorial pages
Memor's memorial pages are designed for sharing. The page owner can set visibility to private (only invited family), shared (invited relatives can view and contribute), or public (anyone can view and leave tributes). To share with family, set the page to 'shared' and invite relatives by email or link. Each invited family member can view the grave location, navigate to it, add photographs and stories, and order grave care.
The memorial page link is permanent — it doesn't expire, and it's tied to the grave's GPS location. Even if the family member who created it passes away, ownership can be transferred to another relative, and the page and location persist.
04What to include when you share
When sharing a grave location with family, include the cemetery name and address, the section and plot number if known, the GPS coordinates, and the Memor memorial page link. Add any visiting information the cemetery provides — hours, office phone number, parking instructions. For family members visiting from out of town, note nearby landmarks or meeting spots within large cemeteries.