Add a Deceased Loved One to Your
Christmas Family Photo
Add a loved one who has passed away to your Christmas family photo in a gentle, respectful way. We focus on natural-looking Christmas memorial photos that feel warm and comforting, never strange, fake, or over-edited.
Some families think of this as a "heaven photo editor" for someone they miss — we see it as a quiet, loving way to keep them in the family picture.
ℹExample: Grandmother added sitting on the sofa next to her grandchildren, in her usual spot by the Christmas tree.
Why families create Christmas memorial photos
Christmas memorial photos
Christmas has a way of making us notice who isn't in the room anymore – a parent who always carved the turkey, a grandparent who sat in the same chair every year, a partner who used to hang the lights. The photos from this year can feel incomplete without them.
This page is for families who want a Christmas memorial photo that gently includes a loved one who has passed away. Not to pretend nothing happened, but to keep their place in the picture. We help you add a deceased loved one to a photo in a way that feels natural – a quiet Christmas tribute you can share, print, and treasure.
When a Christmas memorial photo can help your family
Families use this photo editor in a few common situations:
The first Christmas without a parent or grandparent
Many families create a memorial photo during the first Christmas after losing a loved one. We gently merge photos, placing them where they always used to sit or stand.
Re-creating a Christmas memory from older photos
Sometimes the best photos are from years ago. Upload current and old photos, and we'll match lighting and color so the tribute feels natural and cohesive.
Helping children see a loved one in the photo
Parents create photos so children can see themselves with a grandparent they miss. A gentle way to talk about memories and keep that person part of the story.
Create your Christmas memorial photo
You don't need any design skills. Just choose the situation that fits your family.
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Christmas memorial photo examples
Use the slider to compare before and after.
Example 1: Grandfather added back
Before: Family photo with empty chair.
After: Grandfather added sitting in his familiar spot, matched lighting.
Example 2: Mother added next to children
Before: Children standing by tree.
After: Mother added with a calm expression and soft presence.
How this Christmas memorial photo editor works
Upload
Share your base photo and photos of the loved one.
Describe
Tell us where they belong. Where would they naturally sit?
Create
We merge photos, matching lighting for a natural look.
Review
Receive your high-res file. Gentle adjustments available.
Gentle, respectful editing for sensitive memories
We know these aren't just "photos" – they're memories. We treat every Christmas memorial photo with care and respect.
No jokes or shocking edits
We never create memes or exaggerated effects. Our goal is always a calm, dignified result.
Private & secure
Your photos are stored securely and only used to create your memorial image.
"Uncanny Valley" check
Human quality check to make sure they look warm and alive, never robotic.
Soft, natural results
We avoid anything ghostly. The aim is a gentle, natural presence that feels comforting.