The Memorial Code has been established by leading organisations in order to provide basic principles and guidance in relation to the creation of memorial websites. It is expected that all memorial website providers should work within these guidelines to ensure that the rights and needs of the many vulnerable bereaved people are respected at all times.

Endorsing Organisations

It is hoped and expected that all memorial website providers will work within these guidelines to ensure that the rights and needs of the many vulnerable bereaved people are respected at all times.

The Code has no legal authority and adherence to the code is not obligatory. It is only through the voluntary membership and endorsement by service providers that the code is able to have a positive impact.

The following leading website memorial service providers currently endorse and abide by the memorial code by agreeing to apply the principles into the conduct of their organisations:

(This membership is current as at June 2008.)

	MuchLoved Website Memorials MuchLoved is a charity set up by Jonathan Davies after the young death of his brother, Philip. Anyone can create a beautiful, free memorial website to their loved one and add stories, pictures, slideshows, music and video - friends and family can be invited to visit, contribute or to help build too. There is also an option to support a nominated charity. MuchLoved tributes are guaranteed by The Data Trust, in perpetuity. Registered Charity No. 1118590.
	MissYou.org.uk Website Memorials MissYou is a UK Hospice movement initiative aimed particularly at supporting hospice patients and their friends and families. A MissYou tribute website is a simple, personal and meaningful way to give thanks for the life of a loved one. You can add text and pictures to create a tribute and also send messages or announcements to their memorial wall. The site is run by Weston Hospicecare Limited, Registered Charity No. 900328.
	Tribute Times Obituaries Tribute Times was founded in 2005 by the Wilde family after a loss in their own family; being spread across England they knew the internet was a place where they could all share their memories but needed a fitting place to do so and so Tribute Times was born. You are provided with a unique web address, design templates and music to help you build your memorial in order to make it a truly personal site.
	The Last Respect Memorials The Last Respect was launched by site owner Chris Levee in 2003 shortly after the loss of his mother. He wanted others to be able to start their own personal memorials hoping that it will give them comfort in the face of their loss. The Last Respect has many features and you can add memories in the Life Overview plus there are many decorative options such as pictures, candles, flowers, poems, audio & video.
	Remembered Forever Memorials Remembered Forever is a great way of sharing memories and celebrating the lives of those who are sadly no longer with us. It provides numerous features including a personal background section, memorial candles and tributes, photo, video and music uploading plus a timeline. There is an easy to use editing system, you can password protect and there is also an option to support a charity.
	Imorial.com Our website is not about death, it's about life. It's about appreciating the beautiful gift of being alive and taking the time to remember those who are no longer with us, and those that are. Here you can create free online memorials to reminisce, remember and pay tribute to those special persons who have enriched your life, family and friends.

The Memorial Code welcomes applications to join from all website providers worldwide. If you would like to join this initiative please contact us.