I believe that one of the undoubted advantages of WorldArchive is the ability to store written and photographic memories of loved ones with 'fade free' digital clarity for centuries, where they are not prone to the natural weathering that affects gravestones.

The minimum cost of purchasing a new gravestone in the UK is about £750 and, with worries over maintenance, vandalism and parish regulations restricting the size of gravestones and the wording of inscriptions, it would appear that WorldArchive has developed a novel alternative to physical memorials for the 21st Century.

Indeed, just as the internet has enabled many people worldwide to appreciate great works of art which they may never have the chance to see physically, WorldArchive allows relatives and friends the ability to share their life histories on-line, without feeling the need to visit churchyards with faded gravestones, which may be in a foreign country.

The attached photos of faded gravestones don't belittle the inspiration nor the craftsmanship behind them but they do show why a thoughtful and respectful modern alternative should be considered before spending a lot of money on a physical memorial.