Friday, April 20, 2007

Online Memorials at Registry of Life

Many people put so much of their lives online now in social networking sites, blogs, web sites, photo sharing sites and more. Using the web as a place for memorials is a nice way to keep important memories alive and available for others to share. Registry of Life is an Online memorial site which lets you create a nice web page with lots of information, photos, links, a timeline and a guest book. There is a one time fee of $49.95 when you set up your memorial.



Press Release:

Seattle, WA. – The passing of a loved one is difficult but can bring many an opportunity to find meaning and strength. Registry of Life.com – a new Web site developed by clinical psychologist Dr. Wayne Dees – provides an interactive way to share memories, stories, and photos of loved ones long after they are gone.

Registry of Life.com is an online memorial honoring and celebrating the lives of loved ones who have passed away. Providing a link from the past to the present, the Registry provides a legacy in words, pictures and even music accessible by family, friends and future generations.

www.registryoflife.com allows members to create a personal URL for their loved ones and is an easy and beautiful way to continue the legacy of those closest to their hearts. Members can create a customized Web site that includes a photo album with slideshow, a life timeline, music, customized design templates, and a guestbook. It also provides optional password protection to allow personal memories to stay personal. The one-time fee opens the door to a lifetime dedication and allows families and friends to upload memories, share stories, and find strength together, forever.

“As a result of counseling many grieving individuals and understanding how difficult it is for many to tolerate the painful emotions of mourning – it’s wonderful to have a place where families can honor their loved ones, share their memories, and continue their legacy,” explains Dr. Wayne Dees, creator of Registry of Life.com.




Registry of Life.com also features articles on bereavement and loss as well as recommended reading to help individuals cope with the normal but often difficult emotions that arise when dealing with loss: shock, denial, anger, guilt, sadness, and depression, while also helping the griever to move on through awareness, acceptance, and hope.

Registry of Life.com includes suggested readings that can help individuals find a productive means of coping, and more importantly, help their loved ones live on forever through their memories and images. Using the Registry can also be a great tool to help educate future generations about their family’s history.

“The Registry can help individuals in coping with the grieving process and to tell the life stories of their loved ones in words, pictures and music,” adds Dees. “We want people to have the opportunity and ability to commemorate the accomplishments and memories that celebrate life rather than focusing on loss.”

About Registry of Life.com:
Registry of Life.com is the creation of Dr. Wayne Dees, a clinical psychologist licensed in the state of Washington and a member of the American Psychological Association and the American Academy of Bereavement. Dr. Dees has worked extensively in the areas of bereavement, grief and loss. He holds a masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, CA, and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Spalding University in Louisville, KY. The American Psychological Association approves both programs. Dr. Dees provides individual, couples, and group counseling in Seattle, WA. The Registry of Life.com is $49.95 after free 14-day trial period. For more information about Registry of Life.com, please visit http://www.registryoflife.com/ or email info@registryoflife.com.

Adobe CS3 options a little confusing

I'd like to upgrade my copies of Photoshop and Flash and get Adobe Lightroom. Adobe has an offer for Photoshop and Lightroom and another one which includes Flash and Photoshop, but the only way to do what I want is to probably buy the Photoshop & Lightroom deal and then buy Flash separately. When you do that, you pay so much money that it seems better to buy one of the package deals and purchase Lightroom by itself. That might be the better move, but there are too many deals and packages that it's all a little confusing to me. And some of them aren't available yet, which makes it even more confusing.

Too busy for blogging

I haven't gone so long in between blog posts in about a year. I got busier at work and at home with the start of soccer season and I'm also enrolled in a photography course, so there's not much free time lately. I think I've got things a little better under control, so I hope to get back to a more regular blogging schedule.