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On most headstones all you have is the name of the deceased, when they were born, when they died and maybe a single phrase describing their life or giving condolences.\u00a0 For some this does not do justice to the life lived by the deceased.<\/p>\nOn most headstones all you have is the name of the deceased, when they were born, when they died and maybe a single phrase describing their life or giving condolences.\u00a0 For some this does not do justice to the life lived by the deceased.<\/p>\n
With a QR code implanted on the headstone a much more interesting and thorough description of the life lived by a loved one is possible.\u00a0 A QR code allows the visitor to be connected to a mobile web site on their smart phone describing the life-story of the deceased, the principles the person lived by, the loved ones left behind and much more.<\/p>\n
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Perhaps you wish to tell of a heroic war story, or some grand charitable gesture, or a story of how the deceased met their spouse.\u00a0 Maybe you wish for a forum where the deceased\u2019s loved ones can discuss the person\u2019s life and share their own stories and allow others to share in these past experiences.\u00a0 Perhaps you wish to share a funny video or interview of the deceased or of a friend or loved one sharing their thoughts and experiences.\u00a0 \u00a0A QR code connected mobile website allows you to do all of these things and more.<\/p>\n
Such uses of QR codes however might cross a line for some people, so this must also be taken into consideration.\u00a0 It might even make sense to consider the statement \u201cjust because you can do something with technology doesn\u2019t mean you should” because it might be that we are taking this technology too far.\u00a0 These days privacy is a rare thing and there is a chance that the deceased, or family, may prefer to protect what little remains of the deceased\u2019s private life.\u00a0 For many it might even be considered disrespectful.\u00a0 This is certainly a view that is completely reasonable to hold and should be respected.<\/p>\n
For others though, the telling of someone\u2019s life story or accomplishments is in no need of privacy or if there is a need in some areas they simply choose not to include this information on the QR code connected mobile website.\u00a0 The use of such a technology should be discussed fully with all involved, and if possible, the deceased\u2019s opinion should be taken into account before he\/she passes to ensure they have no problems and are comfortable with the information that will be available to the public.<\/p>\n