Funeral Webcasting Company

 

 

When a family is arranging a funeral, a lot of decisions come at once. For many, one of the most important is how to include the people who can’t be there in person: relatives overseas, friends who are unwell, elderly guests who can’t travel, or colleagues too far away to attend.

That’s where a funeral webcasting company comes in. Here’s what we do, what to look for and how I work as a funeral webcasting company serving families and funeral directors across the UK.

 

What is funeral webcasting?

 

Funeral webcasting, also called funeral live streaming, means broadcasting a funeral or memorial service over the internet, so that people can watch it as it happens from wherever they are. They don’t need to travel, and they don’t need any special equipment. A private link, opened on a phone, tablet or computer, is all it takes.

Most services are also recorded, so the family can keep a copy and others can watch later if they couldn’t join at the time, for instance because of a time difference.

 

What a funeral webcasting company does

 

A good webcasting company takes care of every practical detail, so the family and funeral director don’t have to think about it:

Planning ahead. Speaking with the family and funeral director, understanding the order of service and checking the venue.

Setting up discreetly. Arriving early, placing equipment sensibly and staying out of the way of mourners.

Handling the connection. Making sure the stream doesn’t depend on the venue’s Wi-Fi, which is often unreliable or unavailable.

Capturing clear sound and picture. Making sure those watching can hear every word of the eulogies, readings and hymns.

Streaming and recording the service. Broadcasting live and recording at the same time.

Sharing a private link. So only the people the family chooses can watch.

 

Why experience matters

 

A funeral happens once. There are no second takes, and nothing can be repeated if something goes wrong. That’s why experience matters so much when choosing a webcasting company.

I’ve live streamed over 485+ funerals across the UK, in churches, crematoria, graveside and woodland burial grounds, family homes and wake venues, and for many faiths and traditions, including Catholic, Islamic, Sikh and Hindu services. That experience means I know the questions to ask, the problems to prepare for and how to stay calm and unobtrusive on the day.

 

What to look for in a funeral webcasting company

 

If you’re comparing companies, I’d suggest asking these questions:

 

1. Do they rely on the venue’s Wi-Fi?
Venue Wi-Fi is often slow, restricted or missing. A reliable company brings its own connection and plans for difficult locations. I’ve written about this in my articles on venues with no Wi-Fi, no internet and outdoor services.

2. How do they handle sound?
Poor audio is the most common complaint about live streams. Ask how they make sure remote viewers can hear everything clearly.

3. Do they record the service as well?
A recording is a valuable backup and a lasting keepsake.

4. Are they discreet?
Equipment should be small and tidy, and the person operating it should be barely noticed. A funeral shouldn’t feel like a production.

5. Are the viewers’ links private?
Families should decide who can watch.

6. Are the prices clear?
You shouldn’t have to guess. My prices start from £315 for one venue, plus travel, and I’m always happy to give a clear quote before you decide.

7. Do they work well with funeral directors?
A good company fits in with the funeral team, follows their lead and makes their job easier.

8. Will they be honest?
If something isn’t possible at a particular venue, you should hear it early, not on the day.

 

Working with funeral directors

 

Many of my bookings come through funeral directors, who know their families and venues best. I work alongside independent firms and larger organisations across the Midlands and beyond, including Co-op funeral services.

 

Funeral directors have been kind enough to say:

 

“We have enjoyed working with you and will continue to recommend you to our families highly.”
Keith, Thomas Furber & Co., Birmingham, October 2025

If you’re a funeral director who’d like to offer webcasting to your families, I’d be glad to talk it through.

 

What families say:

 

“My family back in New Zealand thought it was excellent; they felt as though they were right there with us.” - David, April 2026

“...people have said how they felt more included in the service even though distant.” - Sheila, October 2026

Comments like these are why I do this work. Distance, illness or circumstances shouldn’t stop anyone from saying goodbye.

 

Where I work

 

I’m based in the Midlands, including areas such as Birmingham, Coventry, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, and I’m available across the UK. I can webcast from:

Places of worship

Crematoria

Graveside and woodland burial grounds

Family homes

Wakes and receptions

 

Get in touch

 

To check I’m free on your date, or to ask a question, call or text me on 079 7467 4815, or email Peter@funeral.video