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Memorial Star Map Gift
A quiet way to remember someone: the stars from a date that mattered, with their name and a short line. Take your time; the preview is free.
HD from $9.00 · unframed from $49.00 + shipping · framed from $99.00 + shipping
Free preview first. HD unlocks instantly after checkout. Production begins after payment once your order is submitted to our print partner. Carrier transit varies by destination and is shown after you select a shipping country. Free standard shipping on print orders $100.00+ (merchandise before shipping). Shipping is added at checkout for physical orders in selected countries below the free-shipping threshold.
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Framed + HD bundle: $106.00 framed + HD · free shipping
Gift formats
Memorial gift formats
One free preview for memorial — recommended presentation is framed + HD ($106.00 framed + HD · free shipping). Unframed is the lower-cost physical option; HD-only is fastest for same-day gifting.
Unframed poster
$49.00 + shipping
Lower total when you already have a frame plan.
Preview posterFramed + HD
Premium gift$106.00 framed + HD · free shipping
Gift-ready wall art plus instant HD from the same design.
Preview framed + HDFramed + keepsake card
$99.00 + shipping + $19.00 card
Main wall gift plus a small 4×6 card from the same map.
Preview framed + cardFree preview first. Physical checkout shows shipping before payment. Free standard shipping on print orders $100.00+ (merchandise before shipping). Shipping is added at checkout for physical orders in selected countries below the free-shipping threshold.
Preview a memorial star map
Enter the date and location. We open the editor on framed + HD ($106.00 framed + HD · free shipping) — the recommended premium gift presentation.
Ready to preview your memorial sky?
Recommended presentation: framed + HD — preview free, then checkout when it looks right.
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Choosing the date, and the words
When someone is gone, the things that comfort most are often the simplest. A memorial star map shows the sky over a particular place on a particular night, and gives a grieving family something calm and beautiful to hold onto. It does not try to say too much. It simply marks a moment and keeps it.
Families choose different dates. Some use the day their loved one was born, as a celebration of the life rather than the loss. Some use a wedding date, an anniversary, or a favourite trip. Others choose the night of passing, because that sky felt significant. There is no right answer; the best date is the one that feels true to the person.
Wording matters with this kind of gift. A short title such as In Loving Memory, followed by a name and the years, is often enough. Some people add a line the person used to say. Keep it gentle and personal, and read it aloud before you finalise it.
If you are making this for someone else who is grieving, the free StarMapCo preview lets you take your time without pressure. There is no account to set up and nothing to pay until you are sure. You can choose a digital file to share with relatives in different places, or a framed print that can sit on a mantel, at a memorial service, or beside a photograph.
A memorial map is not about astronomy. It is about being able to look at a wall and remember that, on a certain night, the person you miss was here, and the stars were exactly where they are shown.
- Accurate star positions for any date and location
- Instant preview before you download
- Multiple styles, shapes, and text options
- Print‑ready HD file after unlock
Start your memorial star map
- Enter the date, time, and location
- Preview the sky instantly
- Customize text and styles
- Choose framed print, unframed print, or HD digital delivery once the preview feels right
Choose the memorial delivery format
Build the memorial map once, then choose framed + HD ($106.00 framed + HD · free shipping) for the full gift, unframed for a lower total, or HD-only for instant delivery.
HD digital delivery
Built for same-day gifting, local printing, or testing different frame shops.
- Unlocks immediately after payment
- Up to 6000×6000 PNG, no watermark
- Works well for local poster printing and DIY framing
Museum-grade poster (18x18)
Use this if you already know the exact frame or want the lower-cost physical option.
- Museum-quality poster stock
- Free standard shipping on print orders $100.00+ (merchandise before shipping). Shipping is added at checkout for physical orders in selected countries below the free-shipping threshold.
- Carrier transit varies by destination and is shown after you select a shipping country
- Starts at $49.00 + shipping
Framed print + HD digital
RecommendedReady-to-display framed print plus instant HD from the same approved design. HD today, framed print when it arrives — use the digital file immediately while your print is produced and shipped.
- Gift-ready framed presentation
- Instant HD download after payment
- $106.00 framed + HD · free shipping
- Carrier transit varies by destination and is shown after you select a shipping country
Buying note
Start with the preview. You can decide on digital, unframed, or framed delivery after you see the final design, and physical orders show shipping before payment.
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Framed print mockup
Unframed poster mockup
HD digital delivery
Printed + framed availableMade to order · 2–5 business days production
Framed in real spaces
See the memorial gift framed
Preview the design first, then compare how the same artwork looks as a finished framed print before checkout.
Recommended
Framed print (14x14)
$99.00 + shipping
Shipping cost and destination-specific transit are shown after you select a shipping country.
Ready-to-hang gift route with the frame already handled.
Lower total
Museum-grade poster (18x18)
$49.00 + shipping
Shipping cost and destination-specific transit are shown after you select a shipping country.
Use this if you already know how you want to frame it yourself.
Instant backup
HD digital add-on
$7.00
Delivered immediately after checkout, even when you order print. Instant HD after payment; the framed print follows standard production and shipping.
- Free standard shipping on print orders $100.00+ (merchandise before shipping). Shipping is added at checkout for physical orders in selected countries below the free-shipping threshold.
- Physical prints are made to order (2–5 business days typical production). Carrier transit varies by destination and is shown after you select a shipping country. Express shipping is not offered for these products.
- The same approved map can stay digital, ship unframed, or arrive framed without rebuilding the design.
Accuracy guide
How accurate are StarMapCo star maps?
See exactly what makes the map trustworthy before you buy: date handling, timezone conversion, visible-star logic, and the limits of what any star map can know.
Example caption
Use a line like this on your final print:
In Loving Memory · London, UK · October 9, 2022
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Before you buy
Preview for free first. Upgrade only when the date, text, and layout look right.
Checkout and access
- Secure Stripe checkout
- Instant HD unlock after payment
- No watermark on paid exports
Print and support
- Unframed and framed print paths are available after preview
- Free standard shipping on print orders $100.00+ (merchandise before shipping). Shipping is added at checkout for physical orders in selected countries below the free-shipping threshold.
- Production begins after payment once the order is submitted for fulfillment.
- Support is available at support@starmapco.com
Physical order confidence
- Free standard shipping on print orders $100.00+ (merchandise before shipping). Shipping is added at checkout for physical orders in selected countries below the free-shipping threshold.
- Framed print is the premium gift route; unframed and HD stay available if a different path fits better.
- Production begins after payment once your order is submitted to our print partner.
- Love-It Guarantee: free reprint if a print arrives damaged or misprinted. No change-of-mind refunds.
What your memorial order includes
This is the handoff from preview to the final keepsake.
Astronomically accurate map
Rendered from your selected date, time, and location using the same engine used in preview.
HD watermark-free PNG
Final export is up to 6000x6000 so stars and text stay sharp when printed.
Immediate unlock after payment
Checkout completes in Stripe, then HD access appears right away in your success/download flow.
Print + policy guidance
You get direct links for print planning, frame sizing, and returns before and after checkout.
If you choose print
Framed
Framed print (14x14)
$99.00 + shipping
Unframed
Museum-grade poster (18x18)
$49.00 + shipping
Optional backup
HD digital add-on
$7.00
Delivery timeline
- Design and preview your map for free.
- Complete secure checkout in Stripe.
- Unlock HD and download immediately.
- If you add print, the physical order is submitted for fulfillment after payment.
- Free standard shipping on print orders $100.00+ (merchandise before shipping). Shipping is added at checkout for physical orders in selected countries below the free-shipping threshold.
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Memorial star map FAQ
Is a memorial star map appropriate?
Yes. It’s a gentle, meaningful way to commemorate a special date and place — suited for remembrance gifts and family keepsakes.
Can I add a short dedication?
You can customize the text with names, dates, and a short message in the editor before checkout.
Can I use any memorial date?
Yes. Choose the date that feels most meaningful to your family — birth date, anniversary, or another remembrance day.
What delivery format works best for memorial gifts?
Framed print is common for display at home; HD digital lets distant family receive the same design immediately without shipping wait.
Can I order copies for several family members?
You can create the same map and order it more than once, or choose the digital file to share and print locally.
Can it be displayed at a funeral or memorial service?
Yes. A framed print works well beside photographs at a service and can be taken home afterwards.