A complete memorial, free to create
You should not have to pay to remember someone. A Cherished Book memorial costs nothing to create, comes with unlimited written tributes, and lets you download everything you add. No card, no trial clock, no catch.
What free actually includes
The free memorial is not a stripped-back teaser. You can write or generate an obituary, choose from a wide library of designs, invite family and friends to add their own tributes, light candles, and gather a life in words. And because the content is yours, you can download all of it for free, whenever you like.
Many platforms put a clock on their free tier, or limit it to a two-day trial, or show ads until you pay. We do not. A free memorial stays a real, working memorial.
Included at no cost
- Unlimited written tributes from everyone you invite.
- AI help writing the obituary, plus guided prompts when friends add their own tributes.
- A library of designs to suit different faiths and tones.
- Candles and tributes from guests, no account required.
- A free download of everything added to the memorial.
When people choose Premium
Premium adds photo and file uploads, fuller privacy controls, events and RSVPs, manual approval, and a designed PDF keepsake. It is a one-time payment, not a subscription. You can see exactly what is included on our pricing page, with no hidden fees.
Questions about the free memorial
Is it really free, with no card needed?
Yes. You can create a complete memorial without entering payment details.
Will a free memorial show ads?
No. Cherished Book never runs third-party ads.
Can I upgrade later?
Yes. You can move to Premium whenever you like with a single one-time payment.
See it in a real memorial
Farrukh Karimov
Farrukh's memorial was made without photographs, in keeping with his tradition, showing how complete a free, words-only memorial can be.
View this memorialLast reviewed June 2026.
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