Healthbolt » memorializing the dead http://www.blisstree.com/healthbolt Health News and Commentary - Weird Health News and Information Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:16:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 A Virtual Cemetery in Your Pocket. http://www.blisstree.com/healthbolt/a-virtual-cemetery-in-your-pocket/ http://www.blisstree.com/healthbolt/a-virtual-cemetery-in-your-pocket/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:38:50 +0000 Liz Lewis http://www.blisstree.com/healthbolt/?p=4193 Post from: Healthbolt

]]> Everything and I mean everything seems to be virtual and wireless these days – including, thanks to this iPhone application,  even cemeteries.

pocket_cemetery_healthboltI’m not too sure what to make of it really. The Pocket Cemetery lets you create virtual memories using cusomizable tombstones and cemetery plots with pictures, bios, and favorite memories.

And it doesn’t have to be just for your family. You can memorialize anyone, including celebrities and pets. You can even put virtual flowers and personalized messages can be placed on graves.

Given that family members are often spread around the world and can‘t always get home, this might not be such a bad idea.

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According to creator Wayne Perry, fans of Michael Jackson also think it’s a good idea. He’s received numerous requests for pre-release versions of the Pocket Cemetery from the King of Pop’s fans who want to create their own memorials to Michael.

Perry added his own Michael Jackson memorial to his YouTube channel last week and since then has gotten over 1,000 requests for the Pocket Cemetery.

Macabre or brilliant – you decide.

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