Funeral home introduces QR-coded memorials and voice-playing teddy bears for grieving families

Published 1 Nov 2025 at 4:44 PM

by Stacy dela Fuente

3 min read

A funeral service provider in Biñan, Laguna now offers teddy bears that can play the voice of a departed loved one
The traditional guestbook has been replaced with a QR Code system where visitors can leave condolences and access information
Families can use QR-linked pages as a digital time capsule filled with memories, achievements, and favorite songs or films of the deceased
The memorial park also offers themed caskets to reflect the personality and passions of the departed

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A funeral and memorial company in Biñan, Laguna is redefining the way families honor and remember their loved ones by embracing new digital tools and interactive features.

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Among its latest offerings is a plush teddy bear that can play the recorded voice of someone who has passed on—an innovation meant to bring comfort through sound and memory.

In a report by Bam Alegre on "Unang Balita," it was revealed that the facility has also shifted away from traditional funeral guestbooks.

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Instead, visitors now scan a QR Code, which opens a digital page containing details of the deceased. Through the same page, guests can write messages of sympathy for the grieving family.

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Gerald Piccio, who recently lost a loved one, shared that they plan to include a QR Code on their family member’s headstone.

“For technology na, so it's great. It's a good experience na na-improve na ating mga ganitong ways for mourning and at the same time, once kapag [ini-scan mo ang] QR Code, lalabas ‘yung information ng death ni father ko and then you can put some messages there and then you can see all kung sino ang pumunta,” he said.

Beyond basic information, the QR Code also serves as a digital keepsake. Families can attach photos, milestones, and even playlists to honor the personality and life story of their loved one.

Carlos Miguel Locsin, National Sales and Marketing Manager of Forest Lake Memorial Parks, explained, “It can be anything that the family would like to share. It can be the favorite songs of the departed loved one. It can be the favorite movies, any achievements.”

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To further personalize tributes, the company also provides themed caskets designed to mirror the hobbies, colors, and unique traits of the deceased, making farewells more meaningful and heartfelt.

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