Gravestones Going High-Tech With QR Codes
Gravestones Going High-Tech With QR Codes - as part of the news series by GeoBeats.
Did you know gravestones have existed for thousands of years?
This ancient facet of our civilization is getting a technological upgrade. A company in Philadelphia called Digital Legacys is offering QR codes that are designed to be placed on the gravestone right next to the name of the deceased and their date of birth and death.
When users scan the code with their smart phones, it brings them to a website dedicated to the deceased person. The website contains a biography, pictures, videos, and music that are seen as a tribute to the deceased.
It is an interactive way to keep the memories of the deceased alive when visiting their final resting place. The codes can also be used by future generations as a way to connect with their ancestors, or they can be scanned by curious people who want to know more about a deceased person’s life.
Would you use a QR code that was on the gravestone of a friend or family member?
Did you know gravestones have existed for thousands of years?
This ancient facet of our civilization is getting a technological upgrade. A company in Philadelphia called Digital Legacys is offering QR codes that are designed to be placed on the gravestone right next to the name of the deceased and their date of birth and death.
When users scan the code with their smart phones, it brings them to a website dedicated to the deceased person. The website contains a biography, pictures, videos, and music that are seen as a tribute to the deceased.
It is an interactive way to keep the memories of the deceased alive when visiting their final resting place. The codes can also be used by future generations as a way to connect with their ancestors, or they can be scanned by curious people who want to know more about a deceased person’s life.
Would you use a QR code that was on the gravestone of a friend or family member?