Africa's End-of-Life Platform

Technology in Service
of Human Dignity

etherna provides the tools, structure, and support to honor your loved ones with the grace they deserve — from digital memorials and transparent donations to curated event vendors, memorial films, and legacy planning.

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12,000+ Families Served
GHC 4.2M Donations Managed
3 Countries Active
500+ Verified Vendors

Real-Time Transparency

Every donation is recorded, receipted, and acknowledged instantly. Family members anywhere in the world see exactly what has been contributed.

Memorial Fund

Eleanor Mensah · Accra

Kwame Asante

0244 12 34 56

GHC 500
2 min ago
Receipt Sent

Abena Osei (London)

+44 7700 900000

GHC 1,200
15 min ago
Receipt Sent

Family Susu Pool

Monthly contribution

GHC 2,000
Auto-deposited
Total Collected GHC 12,847

Instant SMS & WhatsApp confirmations  ·  PDF & image receipts  ·  Automatic thank-you messages  ·  Complete audit trail

Orchestrating Complexity

Assign responsibilities, track progress, and ensure nothing is forgotten during this difficult time.

Arrangement Dashboard

In Progress
Donations
GHC 12,847
Expenses
GHC 8,230
Balance
GHC 4,617

Outstanding Tasks

12 of 28 complete
Secure burial plot at Tafo
Uncle Kwame
Complete
Confirm catering (250 guests)
Auntie Abena
Due Tomorrow
Book DJ from marketplace
Cousin Kofi
Due in 2 days
Arrange live streaming
etherna Team
Complete

Comprehensive Care

Digital Obituary

Elegant memorial pages with photo galleries, life stories, and service details. Shareable via WhatsApp and QR code.

Donation Management

Accept mobile money, cards, and bank transfers. Automatic receipts via SMS, WhatsApp, and email to every donor.

Live Streaming

Professional broadcast for diaspora attendance. HD quality with recording preservation for family archives.

Task Coordination

Assign family responsibilities, set deadlines, track completion. Nothing forgotten during difficult moments.

Expense Tracking

Photograph and categorize every receipt. Real-time balance monitoring visible to all family administrators.

Programme Design

Connect with verified designers for programs, banners, souvenirs, and memorial items — all via the platform.

Book Every Vendor in One Place

Verified vendors across catering, music, décor, transport and more — reviewed by families like yours.

Catering & Food

Licensed caterers for wakes, funerals, and celebration receptions for any guest count.

142 Vendors

DJ & Live Music

Professional DJs, live bands, and choir groups for dignified celebration of life events.

78 Artists

Photography & Video

Capture memories professionally. Documentary-style coverage of every moment that matters.

95 Studios

Tent & Furniture

Canopy tents, chairs, tables, and full event setup. Delivery included within service areas.

60 Rentals

Security & Ushers

Discreet, professional security staff and trained ushers for orderly, respectful events.

38 Companies

Master of Ceremony

Experienced MCs who guide events with grace, warmth, and cultural sensitivity.

52 MCs

Hearse & Transport

Dignified transportation services including hearses, family coaches, and shuttle buses.

29 Operators

Floral & Décor

Elegant arrangements, wreaths, and full venue decoration tailored to cultural traditions.

85 Florists
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Preserving Stories
That Must Not Be Lost

etherna Stories is our cinematic memorial film service. We work with professional storytellers and filmmakers across Africa to capture the essence of a life lived — in documentary film, photo tributes, and curated memory collections.

Cinematic Memorial Films

Professional documentary-style films celebrating a life, created from family interviews, photos, and archival footage.

Photo Story Books

Beautifully designed digital and printed photo books — a permanent archive of treasured memories.

Family Tribute Messages

Collect and compile video tributes from relatives across the world into a single moving memorial.

Commission a Memorial Film

The Life of Kofi Mensah Acheampong

1938 – 2024 · A Kumasi merchant, father of six, and keeper of stories

Memorial Film 28 Minutes Akan Tradition

My Will & Estate Plan

Step 2 of 5
Personal Details

Identity and family information

2
Assets & Property

Land, accounts, vehicles, business interests

3
Beneficiaries

Who inherits what, and in what proportion

4
Guardian Appointments

Named guardians for children and dependants

5
Legal Verification

Witness signatures and notarization support

GHC 299 one-time

Legally valid in Ghana, Nigeria & Kenya

Start My Will

Protect Your Legacy
for Those You Love

Most Africans die without a will — leaving families in disputes that drag on for years. etherna makes writing a legally valid will as simple as answering a few questions online. No law firm visit required.

Our platform is built for African legal frameworks — covering land rights, family property, customary law, and digital assets, with support for Ghanaian, Nigerian, and Kenyan inheritance legislation.

Online will writing — done in under 30 minutes
Customary law & statutory options
Secure digital storage with family access controls
Partner solicitors in Accra, Lagos & Nairobi
Update your will anytime, for free
Write Your Will Today

Digital Legacy

A permanent, beautiful tribute accessible to all who wish to remember.

Eleanor Abena Mensah

March 12, 1954 — January 15, 2024

In Remembrance

Eleanor Abena Mensah, affectionately known as "Auntie Ellie," departed this life on January 15, 2024, surrounded by her family at the age of 69.

Born in Kumasi, Eleanor dedicated her life to education, serving as headmistress of St. Monica's Primary School for over three decades.

She is survived by her husband, Dr. Kwame Mensah; her children, Kofi and Abena; and seven beloved grandchildren.

Service Details

Wake Keeping Thursday, January 25 · 6PM
East Legon Family Residence
Funeral Service Friday, January 26 · 8AM
Presbyterian Church, Osu
Burial Tafo Public Cemetery
Following service
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Our guides are available at any hour to help you navigate this process with compassion, care, and efficiency.

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