Funeral Slideshows & Memorial Videos
"Don't cry because its over , smile because it happened "
Honor lost loved ones with a touching Memorial Slideshow
It’s hard to lose our loved ones, and it prompts us to decide how to mourn our loss and celebrate their life. How you wish to remember your loved one is a personal decision, but one that we can help with. We craft memorial slideshows that share the stories of their lives. At a wake or other ceremony, it will help friends and family relive time with them. Plus, it can be watched again and again – long after they’re gone, helping to preserve their legacy.
We create Celebration of Life videos, memorial slideshows, DVD photo montages, and memorial tributes from old or recent photos, incorporating home movies and music - we also add voice-over or narration (yours or ours). Perfect for the funeral or memorial service, and for those who cannot attend.
We can also include a private youtube video that can be viewed on TV or phone.
We also create tribute videos honoring living loved ones. Using photos and video shot by us - or video shot by you or friends and family - we creatively blend all the elements into an engaging, funny, high energy production suitable for birthdays, awards or anniversaries.
At RememberedSmiles our photo restoration service, bring your photos back to life with our advanced photo restoration service. We can fix old photos, add color to black and white pictures, clear up blurry images, adjust colors, and make small photos bigger!
*price based on each image starting at $25 per image
A Sample Video from a recent client
"What the next generation will value most is not what we owned, but the evidence of who we were"
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Ellen Goodman
The Memorial Video Process, Explained
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The first step is for you to decide which package works best for you
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Next is the call to discuss the turn-around time. We normally take 5 - 7 business days for 10 min videos
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We then ask questions about the person and the date of the memorial service.
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Then we discuss the types of material you want to include in the video, such as photos, video and voice-overs
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We then give a turn-around time for the project.
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We then discuss how you want the theme to be, i.e. somber, sad, exciting, etc and then we discuss song choice and sound
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We discuss religious options , if you want prayers to be added as captions
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Once we have the materials we get to work and make the video memorial. We then post a preview on-line.
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Often times, people find more images or want some changes to what is posted. We welcome all changes - the objective is to get the project perfect.
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Once we have your final changes or final approval we go ahead and make up the final memorial montage.
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Now , we wait for your payment and after that you will receive your product
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We normally deliver an HD version of the project digitally, or on a USB flash drive if requested. But if you prefer a specific format - or something else - just let us know.
Frequently Asked Quesions
How soon can I get one?​
It depends on how long and complex you want your video to be. We know time is important and funerals move quickly in the wake of a loss. We normally take 5 business days for the basic option and between 8 to 10 days for the Premium and platinum options. can get a rush order for faster turnaround, but slideshows with more edits and effects naturally take more time. Complex projects are more appropriate for a memorial service than a wake or reception. You’ll need time to view drafts and give feedback while we perfect the final product. Because every memorial video is different, we have all of our clients work with a personal consultant who will be your guide throughout your project
How long should a memorial video be?​
A video memorial or funeral slideshow typically consists of 50 to 100 photos, and some video clips. If each picture shows for around 6 seconds, then it should play for about 10 minutes but we do add more time for video clips which can run for 6 to 15 sec. Overall the video can be 5 - 30 minutes depending on the preference but generally most folks pick the 10 -15 min.
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How much does a memorial video cost?
see pricing .
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Do you restore photos
We fully restore old photographs however there is a limit based on which package you Select.
We also do Photo-Restoration as a separate service.
​Should a memorial video be in chronological order?​
It is not necessary for a memorial video to be in chronological order. We recommended that you do your best to go in order to ensure it shows the different stages in the person life and how gracefully they aged.
What should the first image be in video?​
It should be the one that says the most about the person, their hobby, their family, It should grab the audience and remind them of the person and make them smile.
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What can you include in a memorial video?
Photos, old video footage, and favorite quotes, poetry, pets and anything that will remind the audience of your loved one. Hand written notes, old letters, and clippings from newspapers or magazines ..
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How long should a funeral slideshow be?​
This entirely depends on the circumstances and your preferences. If you’re intending for your memorial video to play silently during a service or reception, it can be as long as you need it to be to include all the photos you want to share. Well-wishers will see it as they circulate. If your memorial video is the feature of a service and includes music, audio or video we always recommend keeping them shorter rather than longer to hold your guests attention, we generally recommend under 10 minutes.
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How do I play the video ?
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Your memorial video is conveniently delivered in a universal MP4 format, making it easy to watch on any device. You can:
On a Computer – Simply double-click the file to open it in your default media player.
On a Smart TV – Transfer the video to a USB drive and plug it into a compatible TV, or use an HDMI from a connected laptop with the file on the laptop’s hard drive.
For Funeral Homes or Events – We provide a downloadable link that can be played on their system or transferred to a USB for easy access. Our QR code can be printed on cards at your event for guests to view the video on their own time.
On a Phone or Tablet – Tap the file or link to play instantly. Download it for offline viewing if needed. We also offer a QR code which can be scanned by a phone camera to play the video at any time.
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PRICING
$200 - $300
Basic Video
- 10 -12 Min video on a free USB
- Silent video
- Up to 500 Images
- No captions, music or effects
- Turn-around time (3) business days
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$500- $750
Premium Video
- 10 - 15 Min video on a free USB
- 1hr Phone consultation
- two rounds of edits
- Up to 100 Images (6 sec per)
- Video incorparated (1-min)
- captions, music effects
- Custom DVD PLUS ,MP4 File
- Social media file for uplaad
- Photo restoration included - (10 )
- Turn-around time (5) days **
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$1200 *
Platinum Video
- 10 - 30 Min video on a free USB
- Hand-held guided walk through
- may use photos or videos
- 3 -1-hr Phone consultation
- two rounds of edits
- Up to 250 Images
- custom voice over
- Video and photos montage
- captions, music effects
- Custom DVD PLUS ,MP4 File
- Social media file for uplaad
- Photo restoration included on all photos
- Turn-around time (7) days **
** Turn-around time is based on you having all videos and photos to us . This means the time starts when we have received all materials.