> 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/planning-the-memorial.md).

# Step by Step Guide

- [1. Consider purpose & tone](https://tools.virtualmemorialguide.org/planning-the-memorial/purpose-and-tone.md)
- [2. Define roles](https://tools.virtualmemorialguide.org/planning-the-memorial/define-roles.md)
- [3. Choose a format](https://tools.virtualmemorialguide.org/planning-the-memorial/choose-a-format.md)
- [4. Set up your tech](https://tools.virtualmemorialguide.org/planning-the-memorial/set-up-your-tech.md)
- [5. Send invitations](https://tools.virtualmemorialguide.org/planning-the-memorial/send-invitations.md)
- [6. Consider the elements](https://tools.virtualmemorialguide.org/planning-the-memorial/consider-the-elements.md): Determine which sections you want, and in what order.
- [7. Design your program](https://tools.virtualmemorialguide.org/planning-the-memorial/design-your-program.md)
- [8. Customize slides](https://tools.virtualmemorialguide.org/planning-the-memorial/customize-slides.md)
- [9. Record facilitation notes](https://tools.virtualmemorialguide.org/planning-the-memorial/record-facilitation-notes.md)
- [10. Rehearse the program](https://tools.virtualmemorialguide.org/planning-the-memorial/rehearse-the-program.md)
- [11. Day of Hosting](https://tools.virtualmemorialguide.org/planning-the-memorial/day-of-hosting.md)