The young engineer from Rennes, Lilian Delaveau, created RequiemCode, an augmented reality solution to honor the memory of the dead.

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C. Allain / 20 Minutes

  • An engineer from Rennes has created RequiemCode, an augmented reality solution to pay tribute to the deceased.

  • Thanks to a QR code affixed to the grave, the family can view photos or videos.

  • With the approach of All Saints' Day and the flowering of the graves, this new technology is intriguing.

His grandfather left in the spring, when France was confined.

In his misfortune, Lilian Delaveau was “lucky” to be able to say goodbye to his grandpa with dignity, before funerals became almost impossible due to the Covid-19 epidemic.

“The ceremony was beautiful.

We were able to pay tribute to him.

My grandfather lived well, there was a lot to tell ”.

But when burying the coffin, the young man felt a strange void when the body of his grandfather landed on the earth of the Loiret cemetery where he lived.

“There was no name yet.

Nothing was known about him, about his history.

I looked at the other graves around and wondered where all the memories were, ”said the 26-year-old engineer.

Back home, Lilian Delaveau shared his findings with his partner and his father.

A few months later, the trio gave birth to their baby, called RequiemCode.

This augmented reality solution allows families to have access to photos or videos of the deceased, using a QR code affixed to the stele.

By scanning the small plaque, the visitor sees appear on his smartphone a series of virtual reality images that the family of the deceased has selected to honor his memory.

A first test was carried out on the grave of a grandmother buried in the cemetery of the East, in Rennes, and the rendering is of quality.

In addition to photos from the past, the young entrepreneur would dream of seeing his clients record a message during their lifetime in order to "leave a trace".

"There are stories in all cemeteries"

As All Saints' Day approaches and families flock to flower the graves of their loved ones, the young man sees his solution arouse growing interest, especially from funeral directors.

Offered at 99 euros, it allows relatives of a deceased to have private access to the images.

The code can even be made public if the family wishes.

“My belief is that it should be public.

We always think of the celebrities of the Père-Lachaise cemetery.

But there are stories in all cemeteries.

Scientists, musicians, anonymous people who laughed exceptionally well.

They deserve to be remembered ”.

One can however wonder about the acceptance of this solution in a place of worship often calm and favorable to the meditation.

A place of tradition where technology does not have much room, even if the Covid-19 has also turned everything upside down.

“I was a little afraid of the reluctance of a part of the fairly conservative believing population.

But for now, the feedback is kind ”.

After all, foxgloves are also the name of a flower.

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