Cherished Book vs ForeverMissed
Both let you build an online memorial that family and friends can add to. ForeverMissed leans on imported photos, video and music. Cherished Book leans on help with the words, designs that fit your faith, and a keepsake you can keep. Here is the honest comparison.
Last reviewed June 2026. Prices and features change, so check both sites before deciding.
Which one is right for you?
Choose Cherished Book if…
you want help writing the obituary, a design that respects your faith, no ads, and a memorial you can export and keep, all free to start.
Choose ForeverMissed if…
you want to pull a lot of existing photos, video and music from social media onto one page, and you are happy to pay for a lifetime plan or to see ads on the free tier.
Cherished Book and ForeverMissed, side by side
| Feature | Cherished Book | ForeverMissed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free now. Premium is free while we build it; a one-time $30 is planned, never a subscription. | $9.95/mo, $79.95/yr, or $159.95 lifetime. Free tier shows ads. |
| AI writing help | Yes. AI obituary draft + guided writing prompts. | No. No AI writing help. |
| Collaboration | Yes. Unlimited contributors; guests can add tributes with no account. | Yes. Unlimited collaborators. |
| Privacy & control | Yes. Public, private or invite-only; approval queue; no ads. | Partial. Privacy settings, but the free tier carries third-party ads. |
| Faith & tradition | Yes. 68 faith & secular designs, Faith Gate, secondary calendars. | Partial. 100+ themes, but not faith-matched and no secondary calendars. |
| Events & RSVP | Yes. Yes, with tradition-aware rites (Premium). | No. No events or RSVPs. |
| Resting place | Yes. Map link and directions, with no coordinates or trackers. | No. No resting-place link or grave map. |
| Fundraising | Partial. Links out to a charity or fundraiser; we take no cut. | No. No fundraising; virtual flowers and lights only. |
| Photos, video, audio | Partial. Photos and files. No video or audio. | Yes. Photos, video and music; imports from Facebook, Google Photos and YouTube. |
| Keepsake & export | Yes. Designed PDF memorial book + free full ZIP export. | No. No keepsake book or full export. |
| Mobile app | Partial. Works in any browser. No native app. | No. Web only; no native app. |
| Ads & upsells | Yes. None. No ads, no visitor upsells. | No. Third-party ads on the free tier. |
✓ included · ~ partial or limited · — not offered · ? not confirmed at our last review. Comparisons reflect public information and change over time.
Where ForeverMissed may suit you better
We would rather you found the right place than the wrong one. Here is where ForeverMissed does something we do not.
- It imports photos, video and music straight from Facebook, Google Photos and YouTube. Cherished Book has no social-media import, so you add media by hand.
- It supports video and audio on the memorial. Cherished Book is photos and text only.
- It has a long track record, running since 2008 with hundreds of thousands of memorials and 100+ themes to choose from.
Where Cherished Book is different
- We help you write the words: an AI obituary draft plus guided prompts. ForeverMissed has no writing help.
- 68 faith-matched designs with a Faith Gate and secondary calendars (Hijri, Hebrew and more). ForeverMissed has themes, but no faith logic.
- A designed PDF memorial book and a free full export of everything you add. ForeverMissed offers neither.
- No ads, ever. ForeverMissed shows third-party ads on its free tier.
A note on price
ForeverMissed charges $9.95 a month, $79.95 a year, or $159.95 for a lifetime plan, and its free tier carries third-party ads.
Cherished Book is free to start. Premium is currently free while we finish building it, and is planned as a one-time $30 with no subscription and no ads at any tier. You can see exactly what is included on our pricing page.
Free to start, no card needed. The ForeverMissed link opens in a new tab.
Common questions
Does ForeverMissed have AI writing help?
Not at our last review. Cherished Book offers an AI obituary draft and guided prompts to help you start, which you then edit in your own words.
Can I move photos from Facebook or Google Photos?
ForeverMissed supports importing from Facebook, Google Photos and YouTube. Cherished Book does not import from social media, so you upload photos directly.
Which is cheaper?
Cherished Book is free to start, with Premium planned as a one-time $30 and no subscription. ForeverMissed ranges from $9.95 a month to $159.95 for a lifetime plan.
Do either show ads?
ForeverMissed shows third-party ads on its free tier. Cherished Book never shows ads, on any tier.
Last reviewed June 2026.
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