Privacy & Security Guide

Create a private online memorial
for your family.

Keep cherished photos, stories, and condolences safe with unlisted URLs, 4-digit PIN protection, and caretaker moderation.

Their name

PIN protection · Unlisted from Google · Private moderation queue · Zero third-party tracking

Robert Carter Childhood 1952
Robert Carter Young Adult 1974
Family Gathering 1996
Robert Carter 2024
1952197419962024
“He could fix almost anything.”
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Privacy Settings

Three ways to protect your family's space.

You choose exactly who can find, view, and contribute to your loved one's memorial.

Level 01 · Public

Searchable on Google

Indexed by search engines so distant acquaintances, old schoolmates, and former colleagues can easily discover the memorial by searching their name.

✓ Perfect for public celebrations of life and community condolences.
Included on Free & Complete
Level 02 · Link-Only (Unlisted)

Hidden from search engines

Protected with strict noindex directives. Only people with your exact secret URL can access the memorial page.

✓ Share easily via private email, WhatsApp, or printed funeral programs.
Included on Free & Complete
Level 03 · 4-Digit Family PIN

Complete passcode gate

Total privacy. Visitors must enter your custom 4-digit PIN code before any photos, stories, or tributes can be viewed.

✓ Keeps personal family archives strictly within the trusted inner circle.
Included with Complete Upgrade
Security Comparison

Granular privacy controls at every tier.

A clear breakdown of visibility settings, indexing rules, and contribution safeguards.

Swipe horizontally to view all security features →

Privacy & Safeguard CapabilityFree Plan ($0)Complete Plan ($179)
Public Visibility (Google Searchable) Included Included
Link-Only Visibility (noindex Unlisted) Included Included
4-Digit Family PIN Protection (Passcode Gate)Complete upgrade Included
Caretaker Moderation Queue (Approve Before Posting) Included Included
Multiple Family Caretakers (Co-Administrators)Single caretaker Multiple caretakers
Third-Party Advertising & Tracking Scripts0 Ads (100% ad-free)0 Ads (100% ad-free)
Data Export (Download Full-Resolution Archive)Web view Full archive download

You remain in control: You can switch visibility settings at any time with a single click. Upgrading to Complete is never required to keep a memorial unlisted from search engines.

Peace of Mind

Why families choose private online memorials.

Creating a quiet, sacred digital space that feels like an intimate family living room, not a public bulletin board.

01

Protection from Internet Scrapers & Bots

Public death records are routinely targeted by commercial scrapers, genealogy aggregators, and spam directories. Unlisted and PIN-protected memorials keep your family photographs and stories completely off public registries.

Anti-Scraping
02

A Safe Space for Vulnerable Emotions

When a memorial is strictly private, family members feel safe sharing honest, emotional memories—including vintage childhood snapshots, inside jokes, and intimate voice recordings—without worrying about public scrutiny.

Emotional Safety
03

Caretaker Moderation for Every Single Tribute

Never worry about an inappropriate comment or awkward message spoiling the memorial. Every contribution sits quietly in your private caretaker dashboard until you review and approve it.

Zero Unmoderated Posts
04

Zero Third-Party Advertising or AI Scraping

We never embed advertising trackers, never resell visitor emails to funeral homes, and never feed uploaded family portraits into commercial artificial intelligence datasets.

Data Integrity
Product Proof

You stay in complete control as the memorial grows.

Every memory waits in your private caretaker dashboard until you approve it.

Live Example · theirs.page/robert-carter

Robert Edward Carter

1948 — 2024 · Master Clockmaker · Devon, UK

Explore live demo memorial
Robert Carter

Robert Carter

1948 — 2024 · Devon, UK

PIN Protected · Private Archive

“He lived with gentle kindness and quiet courage. Dad spent his life fixing clocks, wandering the Devon hills, and telling stories that took an hour to reach the punchline.”

Anita · DaughterApproved by Caretaker

“Dad spent half of Christmas Day fixing Mrs. Higgins' washing machine while everyone was waiting for lunch.”

Passcode protected100% Caretaker Moderated

Custom 4-Digit Passcode

Choose any memorable 4-digit code (such as their birth year). Share it easily via text or email so only invited friends can enter.

Private Moderation Queue

Every tribute waits quietly in your caretaker inbox. You read every memory first and decide whether it appears on the memorial.

Automatic Search De-Indexing

Unlisted settings actively instruct search engines not to catalog your page, keeping family photos out of public image searches.

Simple Setup

Create a private memorial in minutes.

Setting up privacy takes just a few clicks. Start simple and adjust settings whenever you wish.

Step 01

Choose your privacy level

Start with their name and select your preferred visibility: Public, Link-only (unlisted), or PIN-protected family archive.

Adjustable anytime
Step 02

Add their story & photos

Upload their portrait, write the opening chapter of their life story, and add milestone photographs at original high resolution.

Uncompressed original media
Step 03

Share privately with family

Send the private link and PIN code directly to family and close friends. You review and approve incoming memories privately.

Safe family sanctuary
Pricing

Start free. Make it complete when you're ready.

Create a simple memorial for free. Upgrade once when you want to preserve their full story without monthly subscriptions.

  • Free

    SIMPLE MEMORIAL

    $0Free Plan

    Photos included
    Up to 5
    Memories
    Guestbook
    Page privacy
    Public / Link
    Charged
    $0
    • Dedicated Theirs memorial page
    • No Login/Sign up for contributions
    • Up to 5 essential photos
    • Share with family and friends
    • Public or link-only sharing
    • Quiet, ad-free environment
    • AI Assisted moderation
    Create a free memorial

    No credit card. Not a trial.

  • Complete

    Family archive

    $179one-time

    Photos & media
    Original quality
    Voice & audio
    Preserved recordings
    Family contributors
    Invite anytime
    Charged
    Once per memorial
    • Everything in Free
    • Family stories & memories
    • Original-quality photos & media
    • Generous media storage
    • Life Story timeline of their life
    • Video & voice recordings
    • Invite family contributors
    • Private family memorial
    • Multiple family caretakers
    • Choose a successor caretaker
    • Approve contributions before publishing
    • 5 photo restorations included
    • Download the complete family archive
    Make their memorial complete

    One-time payment per memorial. No monthly fees.

FAQs

Common questions about private online memorials.

Clear answers to help you safeguard your family's personal memories.

Explore Resources

More memorial guides and resources.

Helpful reading as you consider how best to remember your loved one.

Start with their name. The rest can come together over time.

You don’t need to have everything ready. Create their memorial now, then add photos, stories and tributes whenever you’re ready — with family and friends alongside you.

Their name
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