u/ChrisI901

After two decades of troubleshooting desktop issues and managing servers, I realized I wanted to build something more "permanent." I’ve spent the last few months pivoting into a niche I like to call "Death Tech"—specifically, creating interactive digital memorials.

The Concept: Most headstones give you a name and two dates. That’s it. I’m building LifeScanQR, where I engrave high-durability anodized aluminum plaques for tombstones that link directly to a hosted digital tribute (photos, videos, and stories).

The "Ride Along" (The Build):

• The Tech Stack: I’m using a WeCreat 10W laser for the engraving. It took a lot of trial and error to get the line density and power settings right so the QR codes are scannable on metal under direct sunlight.
• The Workflow: I’ve automated the customer onboarding using Jotform and Zapier. When a family uploads their photos and videos, it automatically organizes the files into storage so I can focus on the engraving and site-building.
• The Hosting: Instead of standard web hosting, I’m using Bunny for the media delivery to ensure the "tribute pages" load instantly at the gravesite, even on mobile data.

The Current Hurdle: I’ve officially launched, and now I’m moving from "tinkering" to "customer acquisition. With this being a fairly new niche, my number 1 goal is getting our product in front of customers who are looking for a new modern way to honor their loved ones.

My goal for this week: I’m looking to land one more "Legacy" project this week to stress-test my current turnaround time.

I’m happy to answer any questions about the laser settings, the automation side, or the ethics of "Digital Memorials." It’s a unique niche, but something I believe in 100%

After two decades of troubleshooting desktop issues and managing servers, I realized I wanted to build something more "permanent." I’ve spent the last few months pivoting into a niche I like to call "Death Tech"—specifically, creating interactive digital memorials.

The Concept: Most headstones give you a name and two dates. That’s it. I’m building LifeScanQR, where I engrave high-durability anodized aluminum plaques for tombstones that link directly to a hosted digital tribute (photos, videos, and stories).

The "Ride Along" (The Build):

• The Tech Stack: I’m using a WeCreat 10W laser for the engraving. It took a lot of trial and error to get the line density and power settings right so the QR codes are scannable on metal under direct sunlight.
• The Workflow: I’ve automated the customer onboarding using Jotform and Zapier. When a family uploads their photos and videos, it automatically organizes the files into storage so I can focus on the engraving and site-building.
• The Hosting: Instead of standard web hosting, I’m using Bunny for the media delivery to ensure the "tribute pages" load instantly at the gravesite, even on mobile data.

The Current Hurdle: I’ve officially launched, and now I’m moving from "tinkering" to "customer acquisition. With this being a fairly new niche, my number 1 goal is getting our product in front of customers who are looking for a new modern way to honor their loved ones.

My goal for this week: I’m looking to land one more "Legacy" project this week to stress-test my current turnaround time.

I’m happy to answer any questions about the laser settings, the automation side, or the ethics of "Digital Memorials." It’s a unique niche, but something I believe in 100%