BBC News: I brought my husband back for his funeral as a hologram

Something I’d want for myself and I wish I had a memory video of friends who passed away so this could be an option.  I recently read a BBC article about a woman who created a hologram of her late husband (Bill) for his funeral.  He wanted a “super wake” event, and they delivered.

“Now, before anyone gets confused, I’m not actually here in Valhalla today,” explained the hologram of Bill. “Is this going to be fun?”

“People were aghast,” Pam said. “Some genuinely couldn’t understand how it was happening.”

The hologram did not just deliver a prepared speech. It also took part in a staged Q&A, with Bill’s nephew acting as host.

The biggest problem creating the hologram was finding good audio of Bill, so that his voice sounded as much like him as possible.  It was tough because Bill was a quiet, reserved man with few recent recordings.

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According to the BBC article, Pam is careful to stress that the hologram has not replaced her husband nor her grief.

“It’s like looking at photos, or old videos. It doesn’t get boring,” she said. “When you’re hurting, it helps to feel like that person is still right there with you.”

Seven months on, she still watches the recording. One moment, in particular, stays with her – when the hologram says, “I love you.”

“That means a lot to me,” she reflected.