Minnessida

Minnessida is a Swedish term for a digital memorial page created to honor and remember someone who has died. The page is typically produced by family members, close friends, or funeral providers and may be hosted on a funeral home's website, a dedicated memorial platform, or a social media site. The content usually includes an obituary or biographical summary, a life story, photographs and sometimes videos, a timeline of significant events, and a guestbook or comments section for condolences and memories.

Access to a minnessida can vary; pages may be public or restricted to invited visitors. Some memorials are designed to be temporary, while others are kept online for years or indefinitely, depending on the wishes of the family and the policies of the hosting platform. Privacy settings, moderation of comments, and options to upload content are common features that control how the memory is shared.

The purpose of a minnessida is to provide a central place where friends and family can learn about the deceased, share memories, and participate in the grieving process. It can also serve to disseminate funeral details, offer support to mourners, and preserve biographical material for future generations. In Swedish culture, minnessidor form part of broader practices around remembrance and digital legacy, often complementing traditional obituaries and funeral notices.

See also: obituary, memorial page, online grieving, digital legacy.