Remember your loved ones with a virtual altar

"I find MiAltar to be a tool that I, as a therapist, can incorporate into my practice, especially with children and teenagers. It could be a lovely thing to do together or offer parents to help navigate grief with their children."

"My husband is Mexican, we don't put up a physical altar, but my dog recently passed away, and he loved hamburgers, puppy patties and 'pupaccinos,' I would create a virtual altar for him and add all of his favorite things."

"MiAltar provides me with a space for dedicated time to sit in front of the altar, meditate, or spend time with thoughts, reflecting on the person being honored, at any time of the year."

"Growing up, I always celebrated Dia de Muertos, but now that I am at college, I lack the space in my shared dorm room and am uncomfortable putting up a physical altar. Making a virtual altar and sharing it with friends on social media is a preferable option for me."

"Creating a digital altar has been a personal and intimate experience. It is a deeply emotional journey, with a sense of warmth and comfort, leaving me with a feel-good feeling. It's a truly heartfelt way to remember and celebrate my loved ones."

"Having a digital version of the altar allows me to pass the family altar onto my daughter, who doesn't make her own physical altar; it enhances the experience by keeping the memories alive and maintaining connection to my family's life."

"My grandma sadly passed away during the pandemic, and my family and I were never able to properly grieve her loss. Using MiAltar to honour and remember her has been an extremely healing process."

"Creating a digital altar has connected me to my roots and cultural traditions. In Mexico, we publicly honor and embrace death, unlike in the US. MiAltar allows me to celebrate with my community and connect with similar traditions from other cultures, like those of my Vietnamese neighbors. It's a powerful way to keep our traditions alive, no matter where we are."

"With my brother in Spain and my partner in Austria, it's challenging to keep our family altar traditions going. This virtual altar is a good tool that helps us stay connected and inspired, even from afar. It brings the energy and spirit of our traditions back."

"As a bilingual child psychotherapist and child welfare social worker, I have walked alongside many children and families navigating loss in different circumstances. What I value about Mi Altar Virtual is how it honors grief in ways that reflect specific cultural needs. This platform provides a sacred space of remembrance, healing, and connection that children and families can see themselves in. It bridges tradition and community, reminding us that grief deserves to be acknowledged with dignity, compassion, and cultural resonance."

"As a young Latina and first in my family to graduate from college, MiAltar gave me a way to feel close to my culture again. It's more than a tool—it's a bridge back to my roots, my family, and the traditions that make me who I am."

"Living in Europe, I thought I'd lost the chance to celebrate Día de Muertos the way I grew up in Mexico. MiAltar gave me that connection back—it feels like bringing a piece of home across the ocean and honoring my loved ones with the traditions I carry in my heart."

"When my mother passed away, the online community and social media options I found felt impersonal and disconnected from my grieving. Creating my altar on MiAltar was both engaging and therapeutic. I spent more time than I expected finding images and uploading photos that truly reflected how I remember her, and for the first time I wanted to share that with others. The combination of creating the altar and sharing it with those who loved my mother was a unique and deeply healing experience."

"To assimilate, I have let go of some aspects of my Mexican heritage. Recently, I've taken the initiative to raise awareness by leading a cultural affinity group at work, driven by a growing desire to reconnect with my culture. I see MiAltar as a valuable tool for cultivating my Mexican identity."