> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://tools.virtualmemorialguide.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://tools.virtualmemorialguide.org/memorial-elements/memorial.md).

# Memorial

This is the heart of the program. Honor & celebrate the person and their impact. Consider holding space for the bereaved to speak about their feelings and what they are going through. Find ways to be together as a community.

### **Elements** (in no particular order)

[**Music**](/memorial-elements/memorial/music.md): Play music to create a mood, celebrate the person, or as a transition between other elements

[**Readings**](/memorial-elements/memorial/readings.md): Use readings to discuss feelings, make sense of the grief, or convey a spiritual message

[**Eulogies**](/memorial-elements/memorial/eulogies.md): Celebrate the life and impact of the person

[**Slideshow or Video**](/memorial-elements/memorial/visual-presentation.md): Tell stories of the person. You can collect these stories before-hand.

[**Group Activity**](/memorial-elements/memorial/group-activity.md): Do things as a group to feel connection and belonging.