Does Memorial Mean Dead?

A memorial service celebrates the life of the deceased. Something written about the dead person can also be called a memorial, and you could say donating to a dead friend's favorite cause is a memorial to them. If it honors the dead, the word memorial probably fits.

What does memorial mean?

1 : something that keeps remembrance alive: such as. a : monument. b : something (such as a speech or ceremony) that commemorates. c : keepsake, memento.

What are some examples of a memorial?

Memorial is defined as a statue, holiday or statement in honor of an event or someone who has passed away. An example of a memorial is a speech in honor of a deceased loved one.