The 'Welcome to Heaven' meme template typically features an angelic setting at the pearly gates, often involving St. Peter greeting a newcomer. It gained widespread popularity as a way for internet communities to pay tribute to beloved celebrities, public figures, or even retired internet memes and software that have 'passed away.' While it is frequently used with a touch of sentimentality to honor legends, it is also adapted for comedy, showing characters arriving in the afterlife after a particularly ridiculous or ironic demise. The template serves as a digital memorial or a lighthearted take on the concept of eternal reward.