Karma Memorials

Karma Memorials is a complete WordPress plugin that allows you to create and manage a professional and modern online obituary and memorial system, with advanced features for notification management and full customization.

🇮🇹 Fully Localized in Italian – This plugin is completely localized in Italian (it_IT). All admin panels, messages, labels, and user-facing text are in Italian. Perfect for Italian funeral homes, cemeteries, and memorial services.

Main Features

• Complete Obituary Management – Create complete commemorative pages with photos, biographical data and commemorative text
• Location System – Organize memorials by cemeteries, churches and other locations
• Commemorative Messages – Visitors can leave condolence messages with admin moderation
• Advanced Search – Search system by name, location and date
• Customizable Templates – Responsive and modern design
• Complete Shortcodes – Easy integration in pages and posts
• Dedicated Admin Panel – Full management from WordPress backend
• Translation Ready – Full support for translations

Advanced Features

• Smart Notification System – Automatic emails only the first time with “Force email send” button for manual notifications
• Customizable Email Templates – Edit subject and content of emails directly from admin panel
• Complete Thanks System – Dedicated templates for thanks with shortcode for complete grid
• Advanced Memorial List – Complete shortcode with filters, search and responsive masonry layout
• Grid Layout Controls – Dynamic column number change (Auto, 2, 3, 4, 5) with saved preferences
• Dynamic Preview Type – Choice between Funeral notice and Deceased photo with real-time change
• Responsive Masonry Layout – Automatic adaptation to image proportions without cropping
• Integrated Debug System – Admin buttons for rewrite rules update and technical debug
• Complete Anniversary Section – Recurring commemorative event management (thirty-day masses, anniversaries, suffrages)
• 6 Predefined Anniversary Types – Thirty-day mass, Anniversary, Suffrage, All Saints’ Day, November Month, Commemoration Masses
• Existing Memorial Connection – AJAX search to connect anniversaries to deceased already in database
• Separate Notice Management – Independent upload and management of anniversary notices from deceased photos

Available Shortcodes

• [karma_memorial id="123"] – Show a single obituary
• [karma_memorial_list] – NEW! Memorial list in sidebar style (ideal for widgets)
• [karma_memorials latest="10"] – Show latest 10 obituaries
• [karma_memorials location="central-cemetery"] – Show obituaries by location
• [karma_memorials search] – Search form
• [karma_memorial_elenco] – Complete memorial list with advanced filters
• [karma_memorial_partecipazioni] – Complete participation grid
• [karma_memorial_messages] – Specific commemorative messages
• [karma_ricorrenze] – NEW! Complete anniversary list with advanced filters
• [karma_ricorrenza id="123"] – NEW! Single anniversary detail

Smart Notification System

• First Time Automatic Emails – Automatic sending only when a message changes from “pending” to “approved” or “rejected”
• Smart Reset – When a message returns to moderation, notification flag is reset
• “Force Email Send” Button – Allows manual sending of notifications for subsequent status changes
• Complete Tracking – Database field notification_sent to monitor sent notifications
• Duplicate Prevention – Eliminates email spam and maintains complete traceability

Customizable Email Templates

• Admin Email – Notification for new messages to moderate
• Approval Email – Notification when a message is approved
• Rejection Email – Notification when a message is rejected
• Dynamic Variables – Support for {site_name}, {memorial_title}, {author_name}, {current_date}
• Complete Customization – Edit subject and intro directly from admin panel

How It Works

1. Create Obituaries – Add commemorative pages with all details
2. Organize by Location – Associate each memorial to cemeteries or specific places
3. Manage Notifications – Smart system for automatic and manual emails
4. Customize Emails – Edit templates directly from admin panel
5. Display to Public – Use shortcodes or templates to display memorials
6. Sidebar Widget – NEW! Use [karma_memorial_list] for sidebar and widgets
7. Manage Messages – Moderate visitor commemorative messages
8. Manage Thanks – Dedicated templates and complete grid
9. Advanced List – Responsive grid with filters and layout controls
10. Anniversary Management – NEW! Complete system for recurring commemorative events

Available Extensions

Karma Memorials Unlimited – Premium Features
* Complete access to all advanced features and customization options
* Remove front-end and back-end branding
* Complete color customization and custom header images
* Advanced statistics and analytics
* Priority technical support and access to future features

Karma Memorials Services – Complete WooCommerce Integration
* Full WooCommerce integration for selling commemorative services
* Availability control per single memorial/anniversary with automatic timer system
* Dedicated admin dashboard with analytics
* Custom product attributes with required fields for funeral notices and floral services

Karma Memorials Notifiche – Newsletter System for Deceased
* Multifunctional newsletter system linked to deceased
* Automatic subscription box in memorial and anniversary sidebars
* Automatic notifications when new anniversaries are created
* Customizable email templates and complete admin panel with advanced filters

Karma Memorials Geocoding – Advanced Map System
* Complete OpenStreetMap integration with automatic address geocoding
* Interactive responsive maps with customizable shortcodes
* Mobile navigation integration and real-time map preview

Karma Memorials Slideshow – Memorial Gallery Display
* Complete shortcode karma_memorial_gallery with automatic slideshow
* Responsive layout with customizable columns and image type selection
* Modern design optimized for homepage and main pages
* Includes Karma Memorials Shortcode in bundle

Karma Memorials Shortcode – Complete Shortcode Documentation
* Complete shortcode documentation with all available shortcodes
* Advanced filters, customizable sorting and automatic pagination
* Complete support for developers
* Includes Karma Memorial Slideshow in bundle

Karma Memorials Social – Social Sharing Features
* 12+ Supported Social Platforms with flexible positioning options
* Advanced Meta Tags Open Graph and Twitter Cards
* Multiple icon styles and sizes with SEO integration
* Responsive design optimized for mobile

External services

This plugin may connect to external services through its addons:

OpenStreetMap Nominatim API (via Karma Memorials Geocoding addon)
* Service: OpenStreetMap Nominatim geocoding service
* Purpose: Used to convert addresses into geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) for displaying memorial locations on maps
* Data sent: Address strings (e.g., “Via Roma 123, Milano”) are sent to the API when geocoding is requested
* When: Only when the user explicitly requests geocoding by clicking the “Geocodifica Indirizzo” (Geocode Address) button in the admin panel
* Terms of Service: https://operations.osmfoundation.org/policies/nominatim/
* Privacy Policy: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Nominatim_usage_policy

Note: The geocoding functionality is provided by the optional “Karma Memorials Geocoding” addon. If the addon is not installed or activated, no external API calls are made.

Support

For technical support and complete documentation, visit:
* Official Documentation
* Support Forum
* GitHub Repository

Credits

Developed by KarmaWeb.net – Digital solutions for professionals.

Privacy Policy

Karma Memorials respects user privacy:
* Does not collect personal data without consent
* Commemorative messages are saved locally in WordPress database
* Does not send data to external services
* Compatible with GDPR and Italian privacy regulations
* Smart notification system to reduce email spam

Italian Translation / Traduzione Italiana

Karma Memorials

Sistema completo per la gestione di necrologi e memoriali online con messaggi commemorativi, ricerca avanzata, notifiche intelligenti e template email personalizzabili. Include inserimenti illimitati di memoriali e ricorrenze. Disponibile una versione premium (Karma Memorials Unlimited) che sblocca funzionalità avanzate come statistiche, personalizzazione colori e logo email personalizzato.

Descrizione

Karma Memorials è un plugin completo per WordPress che permette di creare e gestire un sistema di necrologi e memoriali online professionale e moderno, con funzionalità avanzate per la gestione delle notifiche e la personalizzazione completa.

🇮🇹 Completamente Localizzato in Italiano – Questo plugin è completamente localizzato in italiano (it_IT). Tutti i pannelli admin, i messaggi, le etichette e i testi visibili agli utenti sono in italiano. Perfetto per pompe funebri, cimiteri e servizi commemorativi italiani.

Funzionalità Principali

• Gestione Necrologi Completa – Crea schede commemorative complete con foto, dati biografici e testo commemorativo
• Sistema di Località – Organizza i memoriali per cimiteri, chiese e altre località
• Messaggi Commemorativi – I visitatori possono lasciare messaggi di cordoglio con moderazione admin
• Ricerca Avanzata – Sistema di ricerca per nome, località e data
• Template Personalizzabili – Design responsive e moderno
• Shortcode Completi – Integrazione facile in pagine e post
• Pannello Admin Dedicato – Gestione completa dal backend di WordPress
• Multilingua Ready – Supporto completo per traduzioni

Funzionalità Avanzate

• Sistema Notifiche Intelligente – Email automatiche solo la prima volta con bottone “Forza invio email” per notifiche manuali
• Template Email Personalizzabili – Modifica oggetto e contenuto delle email direttamente dal pannello admin
• Sistema Ringraziamenti Completo – Template dedicati per ringraziamenti con shortcode per griglia completa
• Elenco Memoriali Avanzato – Shortcode completo con filtri, ricerca e layout masonry responsive
• Controlli Layout Griglia – Cambio dinamico numero colonne (Auto, 2, 3, 4, 5) con salvataggio preferenze
• Tipo Anteprima Dinamico – Scelta tra Manifesto funebre e Foto defunto con cambio in tempo reale
• Layout Masonry Responsive – Adattamento automatico alle proporzioni delle immagini senza tagli
• Sistema di Debug Integrato – Pulsanti admin per aggiornamento rewrite rules e debug tecnico
• Sezione Ricorrenze Completa – Gestione eventi commemorativi ricorrenti (trigesimi, anniversari, suffragi)
• 6 Tipi Ricorrenza Predefiniti – Trigesimo, Anniversario, Suffragio, Giorno dei Morti, Mese di Novembre, Messe commemorazione
• Collegamento Memoriali Esistenti – Ricerca AJAX per collegare ricorrenze a defunti già presenti nel database
• Gestione Manifesti Separata – Upload e gestione manifesti ricorrenze indipendenti dalle foto defunto

Shortcode Disponibili

• [karma_memorial id="123"] – Mostra un singolo necrologio
• [karma_memorial_list] – NUOVO! Lista memoriali in stile sidebar (ideale per widget)
• [karma_memorials latest="10"] – Mostra gli ultimi 10 necrologi
• [karma_memorials location="cimitero-centrale"] – Mostra necrologi per località
• [karma_memorials search] – Form di ricerca
• [karma_memorial_elenco] – Elenco completo memoriali con filtri avanzati
• [karma_memorial_partecipazioni] – Griglia completa partecipazioni
• [karma_memorial_messages] – Messaggi commemorativi specifici
• [karma_ricorrenze] – NUOVO! Elenco completo ricorrenze commemorative con filtri avanzati
• [karma_ricorrenza id="123"] – NUOVO! Dettaglio singola ricorrenza commemorativa

Sistema Notifiche Intelligente

• Email Automatiche Prima Volta – Invio automatico solo quando un messaggio passa da “pending” a “approved” o “rejected”
• Reset Intelligente – Quando un messaggio torna in moderazione, il flag notifica viene resettato
• Bottone “Forza Invio Email” – Permette di inviare manualmente notifiche per cambi di stato successivi
• Tracciamento Completo – Campo database notification_sent per monitorare le notifiche inviate
• Prevenzione Duplicati – Elimina spam email e mantiene tracciabilità completa

Template Email Personalizzabili

• Email Admin – Notifica per nuovi messaggi da moderare
• Email Approvazione – Notifica quando un messaggio viene approvato
• Email Rifiuto – Notifica quando un messaggio viene rifiutato
• Variabili Dinamiche – Supporto per {site_name}, {memorial_title}, {author_name}, {current_date}
• Personalizzazione Completa – Modifica oggetto e intro direttamente dal pannello admin

Come Funziona

1. Crea Necrologi – Aggiungi schede commemorative con tutti i dettagli
2. Organizza per Località – Associa ogni memoriale a cimiteri o luoghi specifici
3. Gestisci Notifiche – Sistema intelligente per email automatiche e manuali
4. Personalizza Email – Modifica template direttamente dal pannello admin
5. Mostra al Pubblico – Usa shortcode o template per visualizzare i memoriali
6. Widget Sidebar – NUOVO! Usa [karma_memorial_list] per sidebar e widget
7. Gestisci Messaggi – Modera i messaggi commemorativi dei visitatori
8. Gestisci Ringraziamenti – Template dedicati e griglia completa
9. Elenco Avanzato – Griglia responsive con filtri e controlli layout
10. Gestione Ricorrenze – NUOVO! Sistema completo per eventi commemorativi ricorrenti

Estensioni Disponibili

Karma Memorials Unlimited – Funzionalità Premium
* Accesso completo a tutte le funzionalità avanzate e opzioni di personalizzazione
* Rimozione branding front-end e back-end
* Personalizzazione colori completa e immagini header personalizzate
* Statistiche e analytics avanzate
* Supporto tecnico prioritario e accesso a funzionalità future

Karma Memorials Servizi – Integrazione WooCommerce Completa
* Integrazione WooCommerce completa per vendita servizi commemorativi
* Controllo disponibilità per singolo memoriale/ricorrenza con sistema timer automatico
* Dashboard admin dedicata con analytics
* Attributi personalizzati prodotti con campi obbligatori per manifesti funebri e servizi floreali

Karma Memorials Notifiche – Sistema Newsletter per Defunti
* Sistema newsletter multifunzionale legato ai defunti
* Box iscrizione automatico nella sidebar memoriali e ricorrenze
* Notifiche automatiche quando vengono create nuove ricorrenze
* Template email personalizzabili e pannello admin completo con filtri avanzati

Karma Memorials Geocoding – Sistema Mappe Avanzato
* Integrazione OpenStreetMap completa con geocodifica automatica indirizzi
* Mappe interattive responsive con shortcode personalizzabili
* Navigazione mobile integrata e anteprima mappa in tempo reale

Karma Memorials Slideshow – Visualizzazione Galleria Memoriali
* Shortcode karma_memorial_gallery completo con slideshow automatico
* Layout responsive con colonne personalizzabili e selezione tipo immagine
* Design moderno ottimizzato per homepage e pagine principali
* Include Karma Memorials Shortcode in bundle

Karma Memorials Shortcode – Documentazione Completa Shortcode
* Documentazione completa shortcode con tutti gli shortcode disponibili
* Filtri avanzati, ordinamento personalizzabile e paginazione automatica
* Supporto completo per sviluppatori
* Include Karma Memorial Slideshow in bundle

Karma Memorials Social – Funzionalità Condivisione Social
* 12+ Piattaforme Social Supportate con opzioni di posizionamento flessibili
* Meta Tags Avanzati Open Graph e Twitter Cards
* Stili e dimensioni icone multiple con integrazione SEO
* Design responsive ottimizzato per mobile

Installazione

Installazione Automatica

1. Vai su Plugin > Aggiungi Nuovo nel tuo admin WordPress
2. Cerca “Karma Memorials”
3. Clicca “Installa Ora” e poi “Attiva”

Installazione Manuale

1. Scarica il file zip del plugin
2. Vai su Plugin > Aggiungi Nuovo > Carica Plugin
3. Seleziona il file zip e clicca “Installa Ora”
4. Attiva il plugin

Configurazione

1. Vai su Memoriali > Impostazioni per configurare il plugin
2. Imposta il provider delle mappe (Google Maps o OpenStreetMap)
3. Configura le opzioni di moderazione messaggi
4. Personalizza i template email per notifiche
5. Configura colori e layout
6. Personalizza i template email per admin, approvazione e rifiuto

Domande Frequenti

Il plugin è gratuito?

Sì, Karma Memorials è completamente gratuito con inserimenti illimitati di memoriali e ricorrenze. La versione gratuita include tutte le funzionalità principali con footer branding (che può essere disabilitato da Impostazioni > Tab Avanzate). Per sbloccare funzionalità avanzate (statistiche, logo email personalizzato) è disponibile “Karma Memorials Unlimited”. Le funzionalità di pagamento e e-commerce sono disponibili nell’addon separato “Karma Memorials Servizi”.

Altre FAQ le trovi nel testo in Inglese di questo documento…

Automatic Installation

1. Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress admin
2. Search for “Karma Memorials”
3. Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”

Manual Installation

1. Download the plugin zip file
2. Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
3. Select the zip file and click “Install Now”
4. Activate the plugin

Configuration

1. Go to Memorials > Settings to configure the plugin
2. Set the map provider (Google Maps or OpenStreetMap)
3. Configure message moderation options
4. Customize email templates for notifications
5. Configure colors and layout
6. Customize email templates for admin, approval and rejection

Is the plugin free?

Yes, Karma Memorials is completely free with unlimited memorial and anniversary posts. The free version includes all main features with footer branding (which can be disabled from Settings > Advanced tab). To unlock advanced features (statistics, custom email logo) “Karma Memorials Unlimited” is available. Payment and e-commerce features are available in the separate “Karma Memorials Services” addon.

Can I customize the templates?

Yes, the plugin includes customizable templates. For advanced customization options (colors, header backgrounds) “Karma Memorials Unlimited” is available. We will soon release an update that will also allow you to choose between different layouts.

Is it compatible with my theme?

Karma Memorials is designed to work with any WordPress theme that follows standards.

Does it support translations?

Yes, the plugin is completely translation ready and includes .pot files for translators.

How does the notification system work?

The system sends automatic emails only the first time a message is approved or rejected. For subsequent notifications, a “Force email send” button is available for manual sending.

Can I customize emails?

Yes, you can edit subject and content of emails directly from the admin panel in plugin settings.

How does the thanks system work?

Each thank you has a dedicated page with professional layout. A shortcode is also available to show a complete grid of all thanks.

How to customize memorial list layout?

Use the [karma_memorial_elenco] shortcode with parameters to control column numbers, filters and preview type. Preferences are automatically saved.

How does the anniversary section work?

The anniversary section manages recurring commemorative events like thirty-day masses and anniversaries. Each anniversary can be connected to an existing memorial or create a new deceased. Use [karma_ricorrenze] to show the list and [karma_ricorrenza id="123"] for detail.

Can I connect anniversaries to existing memorials?

Yes, the system includes a smart AJAX search to find and connect anniversaries to deceased already in the database. Just activate the “Existing deceased” checkbox and search by name or surname.

How many anniversary types are available?

The system includes 6 predefined types: Thirty-day mass, Anniversary, Suffrage, All Saints’ Day, November Month and Commemoration Masses. These are fixed and not modifiable by admin.

Can I uninstall the plugin keeping data?

Yes, select “Do not delete anything” in the uninstall settings. All memorials, anniversaries and messages will remain in the database and you can reinstall the plugin in the future without losing data.

What happens with Radical Deletion?

Radical Deletion removes ALL plugin and connected addon data. Addons will stop working and will need to be reinstalled. It is irreversible and includes all memorials, anniversaries, messages, photos and documents.

How to proceed with safe uninstallation?

To avoid blocks during uninstallation:
1. Deactivate all addons first (Karma Memorials Services, etc.)
2. Go to Memorials > Uninstall Settings
3. Choose desired cleanup option
4. Click “Save Uninstall Settings”
5. Now you can deactivate the main plugin without problems
6. Delete the plugin from plugin list

Can I remove branding?

The free version includes footer branding (“Created with Karma Memorials”) which can be disabled from Settings > Advanced tab. To unlock advanced features like detailed statistics, color customization and custom email logo, “Karma Memorials Unlimited” is available.

1.5.4

• Correzione date shortcode ricorrenze – Corretta la visualizzazione delle date nello shortcode delle ricorrenze (es. Ultime Ricorrenze nel footer)
• Altri bugfix minori – Varie correzioni e miglioramenti minori

1.5.3

• Template improvements – Enhanced templates for memorials and anniversaries with better responsive design and user experience
• Admin panel enhancements – Added new functions and improvements to the admin interface for better memorial and anniversary management
• Code cleanup – Removed all debug logs and console statements for production release
• Bug fixes – Various bug fixes and performance improvements
• WordPress.org compliance – Code optimized for WordPress.org repository standards

1.5.2

• License validation system restructure – Complete redesign to prevent infinite loops and improve performance
• Unified license architecture – All addons now use the same validation system with consistent behavior
• Performance optimizations – Removed wp_cache_flush() calls, implemented intelligent cache management
• Remote validation improvements – Added lock mechanism to prevent simultaneous remote calls, implemented cooldown after failures
• Domain handling fix – Corrected domain normalization for WordPress installations in subdirectories (e.g., example.com/subdirectory)
• Grace period implementation – All addons now properly handle 30-day grace period when license server is unreachable
• Cache optimization – Smart cache system that only performs remote checks every 72 hours instead of forcing checks on every page load
• Unlimited addon alignment – Unified Unlimited addon license validation to match other addons architecture
• Bug fixes – Fixed license activation issues on production environments with subdirectory installations
• Code cleanup – Removed debug logs and optimized license validation flow

1.5.1

• Code optimization and WordPress.org repository compliance improvements
• Fixed all PHPCS warnings and code quality issues
• Improved security: proper sanitization, validation and escaping of all user inputs
• Fixed wp_enqueue usage: removed inline scripts/styles, using proper WordPress functions
• License validation checks moved to addon plugins (WordPress.org compliance)
• Removed trialware restrictions from main plugin
• Code cleanup: removed backup files, migration scripts and internal documentation

1.5.0

• Major update with improved code quality, security enhancements, and WordPress.org repository compliance
• All PHPCS warnings resolved

1.0.6

• Fixed HTML rendering errors in admin settings page
• Fixed missing translators comment for internationalization
• Fixed security warnings for database queries
• Improved code compliance with WordPress.org standards
• Fixed wp_unslash() usage for GET parameters
• Added proper phpcs:ignore comments for safe database queries

1.0.2

• Improved compatibility with WordPress 6.8
• Performance optimizations
• Bug fixes

1.0.0

• First public release
• Complete obituary management system
• Responsive frontend templates
• Complete admin panel
• Commemorative message system
• Google Maps and OpenStreetMap integration
• Advanced search by name, location and date
• Complete shortcodes for integration
• Hierarchical location system
• Complete multilingual support
• Cache and performance optimizations
• Smart notification system with first-time automatic emails
• Fully customizable email templates for admin, approval and rejection
• Complete thanks system with dedicated templates and grid shortcode
• Advanced memorial list with responsive masonry layout and grid controls
• Dynamic layout controls (Auto, 2, 3, 4, 5 columns)
• Dynamic preview type (Funeral notice/Deceased photo)
• Integrated debug system for administrators
• User preference saving for layout and preview type
• Commemorative Anniversary Section – Complete system for recurring commemorative event management
• 6 Predefined Anniversary Types – Thirty-day mass, Anniversary, Suffrage, All Saints’ Day, November Month, Commemoration Masses
• Existing Memorial Connection – Smart AJAX search to connect anniversaries to deceased already present
• Separate Notice Management – Independent upload and management of anniversary notices from deceased photos
• Anniversary Shortcodes – [karma_ricorrenze] for list and [karma_ricorrenza id="123"] for detail
• Anniversary Templates – Dedicated templates for archive and single anniversary with responsive design
• Advanced Search Filters – Search by deceased name, anniversary type, location, event date
• Complete Responsive Layout – Modern card grid with professional and mobile-friendly design
• Advanced Uninstall System – Configurable uninstallation with 5 data cleanup options
• Radical Deletion – Complete deletion of all data including connected addon data
• Safe Procedure – Automatic warnings and step-by-step instructions to avoid uninstall blocks
• Complete Logging – Detailed monitoring of each uninstall phase with security checks
• FREE Branding System – Footer branding in free version (can be disabled from Settings > Advanced)
• Premium Addon Support – Integration with Karma Memorials Unlimited to unlock advanced features