Funeral Photography in London and the South East

Quiet, respectful photographs of the day, from £750.

A funeral is one of the few occasions that brings a whole family together, and it is over in a few hours. Photographs, taken quietly and with respect, let you look back on who was there, what was said and how your loved one was honoured. They also help the youngest members of the family, who may not understand the day now, to understand it later.

We photograph funerals across London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire, Hampshire and Buckinghamshire. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to get in touch.

How much does funeral photography cost?

Funeral photography starts from £750 for four hours of coverage. That is usually enough for the arrival, the service and the burial or committal. The price includes:

• A professional funeral photographer for four hours
• 150 edited photographs
• A private online gallery to view, download and share
• Travel within the M25 and the South East, post-production and VAT, with no hidden costs

Longer days, a second location or a second photographer are quoted individually.

What we photograph at a funeral

You choose which parts of the day matter most. A typical booking covers:

• The hearse and flowers at the family home
• The procession and arrival at the church, crematorium, temple or cemetery
• The coffin, the floral tributes, cards and the order of service
• Readings, eulogies and music during the service
• The burial or committal
• Family and friends together afterwards, including the wake
• Group photographs of relatives who rarely see each other, if you would like them

Quiet and unobtrusive

We record the day as it happens and never direct it. We move slowly and quietly, dress to blend in with the congregation, and use cameras that make no shutter sound. On the day itself you can forget about us and be with your family.

What we look for

We avoid photographing people at their most private moments of grief. Funerals are also full of colour, warmth and reunions, and those are the pictures families tend to treasure. We shoot with the final use in mind, whether that is a large print or a phone screen.

Booking a funeral photographer

1. Get in touch with the date, the venue and the parts of the day you would like covered.
2. We send a quote and a link to book online, where you confirm the details, sign a short agreement and pay a 20% deposit.

We are a limited company, operating as Schmittat Ltd. There are no hidden or additional costs.

Preparing for the funeral

In the days leading up to the funeral, you can reach us by email, phone or WhatsApp as often as you need.

Your photographs

Within 3 to 5 days your 150 edited photographs arrive in a private online gallery. You can view and download them as often as you like, and share the gallery link with family and friends.

Funeral Live Streaming

Many families add photography to a funeral live stream, so relatives abroad can watch on the day. Live streaming starts at £595, and we keep the number of people in the room to a minimum.

Funeral Videography

If you would like an edited film to keep, see our funeral videography. One of us can often photograph and film at the same service.

Funeral photography questions

Is it appropriate to take photographs at a funeral?

Yes, when the family has asked for it and it is done discreetly. It is becoming more common every year.

How much does a funeral photographer cost?

Our funeral photography starts from £750 for four hours, including editing, an online gallery, travel within the M25 and the South East, and VAT.

How many photographs will we receive?

A four hour booking gives you 150 edited photographs.

When will we receive the photographs?

Usually within 3 to 5 days, depending on the length of the booking.

Will your camera make a noise during the service?

No. Our cameras are completely silent, so there is no shutter sound at any point.

Can we choose who is and is not photographed?

Yes. Tell us beforehand and we will follow your wishes exactly.