UK Funeral Video Services

 

 

Not everyone who loves someone can be at their funeral. Some live overseas, some are unwell, and some simply can’t make the journey. Funeral video services make sure they can still take part, either by watching live or by seeing the service afterwards.

If you’re arranging a funeral and wondering what’s available, here’s a plain guide to the main options, how they differ and how I provide them across the UK.

 

What are funeral video services?

 

Funeral video services capture a funeral or memorial service on camera so that people who can’t attend in person can still be part of it. Depending on the family’s wishes, that can mean:

Live streaming, so people watch the service as it happens

Recording, so the service is kept for later

A private viewing link, so only the people the family chooses can watch

Most families choose a combination, and I’m always happy to talk through what suits you.

 

Live streaming a funeral

 

Live streaming lets relatives and friends watch the service in real time on a phone, tablet or computer, from anywhere in the world. There’s nothing to install, and viewers simply open a private link.

This is the most popular choice for families with relatives overseas or those too unwell or elderly to travel. Watching live means they share the moment with everyone else in the room, rather than seeing it afterwards. I’ve written more about the technical side in my articles on venues with no Wi-Fi, venues without internet and outdoor services.

 

Recording a funeral

 

A recording captures the whole service so it can be watched at any time. It’s useful for:

Relatives in a very different time zone, for whom the live service falls in the middle of the night

People who weren’t ready to watch at the time but want to later

A keepsake that the family can return to in the years ahead

A backup, in the rare event that the live connection is interrupted

I record services alongside streaming, so the family always has a copy.

 

A private viewing link

 

Funeral services are personal, and families should decide who sees them. A private link means the service isn’t posted publicly. Only the people the family shares it with can watch it. If you’d like to know more about how this works, my FAQ covers it in detail.

 

Choosing the right service for your family

 

If you’re not sure what you need, these questions can help:

Who can’t be there? If it’s people overseas or unwell relatives, live streaming is usually the answer.

Are there time-zone differences? A recording lets people watch at a sensible hour.

Would the family like to keep the service? If so, make sure a recording is included.

Who should be able to watch? A private link keeps it limited to the people you choose.

Where is the venue? A remote church, graveside or woodland burial ground needs a little more planning, so please tell me early.

 

Where I provide funeral video services

 

I’m based in the Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, and I’m available across the UK. I work in a wide range of settings:

Places of worship

Crematoria

Graveside and woodland burial grounds

Family homes

Wakes and receptions

I’ve also worked with many faiths and traditions, including Catholic, Islamic, Sikh and Hindu services, and I always ask about customs I should be aware of.

 

What to expect on the day

 

I arrive early and set up before guests arrive.

Equipment is small and tidy, so it never draws attention.

I speak with the funeral director beforehand about where to stand and when.

Sound comes first, so that every word of the readings, tributes and hymns can be heard.

I don’t rely on the venue’s Wi-Fi, so a lack of connection isn’t a problem in most places.

The aim is for the family to be supported, with no sense that there’s a production going on around them.

 

Experience you can rely on

 

A funeral happens only once, which is why experience matters. I’ve live streamed over 485+ funerals across the UK, and I work alongside independent funeral directors and larger organisations, including Co-op funeral services. One funeral director wrote:

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

 

Prices

 

My funeral video services start from £315 for one venue,  plus travel. I’m happy to give a clear quote before you decide, with no obligation.

 

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