The research paper explores the potential of integrating technology into cemetery spaces to enhance visitor experiences while maintaining their traditional solemnity. The research, involving methods like speed-dating, interviews, and co-design activities, highlights a balance between innovation and respect for the cemetery’s tranquil ambiance. Key insights include user preferences for non-intrusive, environmentally compatible technologies like holograms and mobile AR that allow personalization and familial involvement. While there is enthusiasm for learning about the deceased through engaging tech, concerns about commercialization, privacy, and disrupting the cemetery’s atmosphere persist. The proposed “Cemigram” project aims to address these challenges by creating a thoughtful, customizable installation that fosters connection and reflection, set to be prototyped and tested in 2025.

(Fall 2024).