What is a Graveside Memory Capsule?
All a tombstone says is: "Jane Doe 1960-2005". It may have a generic statement about being a beloved mother for example, and that's all. What is of more importance is the life itself between those two dates. A Graveside Memory Capsule extends the gravestone by providing that life story. Click the link to the left for more info.
 
Why is a Graveside Memory Capsule Needed?
In a world where families scatter to the four winds, anyone is forgotten within a couple of generations. The family members become isolated and family cohesion suffers. A record of a family member available graveside or by internet will tend to hold the family together as a tradition. Click the link to the left for more info.
 
How is a Graveside Memory Capsule Life Story prepared?
No one can prepare one's life story better than those who were close to that person and prepared while memories are still fresh and strong. Here are some tips on how to build those memories into a form that conveys the spirit of the person so that their lives can be appreciated through the generations to come. Click the link to the left for more info.
 
How is a Graveside Memory Capsule installed?
Cemeteries are very particular about the appearance of the graves and grounds, as well they should be. So the Graveside Memory Capsule must be readily available for those who wish to access it but not intrude on the visual spirit of the cemetery itself. Here are some installation techniques. Click the link to the left for more info.
 

See an example of a Graveside Memory Capsule Life Story.

The format of the records stored in the Graveside Memory Capsule are unlimited, containing all forms of communication media, including video and music or voice over background. The example offered here is a simple one. Marian Stevenson was a beautiful woman, both physically and spiritually. Here is her life story in the link to the left.