Memorial

A memorial is an object which serves as a focus for memory of something, usually a person (who has died) or an event. Popular forms of memorials include landmark objects or art objects such as sculptures, statues or fountains, and even entire parks.

Types

The most common type of memorial is the gravestone or the memorial plaque. Also common are war memorials commemorating those who have died in wars. Memorials in the form of a cross are called intending crosses.

Online memorials and tributes are becoming increasingly popular especially with the increase in natural burial where the laying of gravestones, or memorial plaques, is often not permitted.

When somebody has died, the family may request that a memorial gift (usually money) be given to a designated charity, or that a tree be planted in memory of the person.

Sometimes, when a high school student has died, the memorials are placed in the form of a scholarship, to be awarded to high-achieving students in future years.

Examples of notable memorials

William and Kate

William and Kate may refer to the following:

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge

William & Kate, a 2011 U.S. television film

William & Catherine: A Royal Romance, a 2011 U.S. television film

Saint Paul (disambiguation)

Saint Paul and Apostle Paul usually refers to Paul the Apostle, the Christian religious leader.

People

Apostle Paul

Paul of Thebes (c. 220–341), Egyptian saint, regarded as the first Christian hermit

Paul the Simple, Egyptian saint

Paul of Tammah (died 415), Egyptian saint

Paul, Roman martyr, see John and Paul

Paul of Narbonne (3rd century)

Paul Aurelian, one of the seven founder saints of Brittany

Paul, one of a group of four martyrs, see Peter, Andrew, Paul, and Denise

Paul and Ninety Companions (died 1240), Dominican martyrs

Paul Hanh, Paul Khoan Khan Pham, Paul Loc Van Le, Paul Tinh Boa Le, Paul Tong Buong, and Paul Duong of the Vietnamese Martyrs

Paul Chong Hasang of the Korean Martyrs

Saint Paul of Xeropotamou, founder of Agiou Pavlou monastery on Mount Athos in Greece

Jean Baptiste Lolo (1798–?), often referred to as "St. Paul" or "Chief St. Paul", a fur trader, interpreter and First Nations chief in early British Columbia, Canada

Paul Peterson, sometimes known as "St. Paul", musician

'Memorial' is featured as a movie character in the following productions:

A Journey Home (2009)

Actors: Jessie Lasaten (composer), Soliman Cruz (actor), Marya Ignacio (editor), Archie Adamos (actor), Adolfo Alix Jr. (writer), Tiya Pusit (actress), Joem Bascon (actor), Toni Gonzaga (actress), John Manalo (actor), Charlotte Dianco (miscellaneous crew), Lara Morena (actress), Val Victa (actor), Francis Lua (miscellaneous crew), Francis Lua (miscellaneous crew), Francis Lua (producer),

Plot: Is it ever too late for a second chance? Dante, a middle-aged man, believes he has lost everything: Estranged from his family for twenty years, he loses his job and finds out that his wife is dead. He goes to her wake and sees his two children Raffy and Kristine again. While Dante is eager to make amends with them, Raffy does not want him back into his life. When an accident forces Raffy to take Dante into his house, Dante learns how his own failure as a father has made an impact on how his son acts as the head of his family. In his effort to make things right between himself and Raffy, Dante develops a bond with Raffy's wife Gayle and his grandkids, Jake and Tinka. Dante also rediscovers his love for music that Raffy's son is also passionate about. With his growing relationship with Raffy's family, Dante begins to glimpse some hope for a second chance. For how long can Raffy harden his heart? Will Dante finally get his second chance at happiness?