A funeral passes quickly, and most families remember only fragments of it. A funeral video keeps the eulogies, the music, the flowers and the people who came, so you can return to them when you are ready.
We are funeral videographers working across London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Berkshire, Hampshire and Buckinghamshire. We have filmed hundreds of funerals, and the comment we hear most is that nobody noticed us. Please have a look at our recent funeral films on this page and feel free to get in touch.
What families say about our funeral films
A funeral film to keep
What you receive
Every production is planned around your family and the day, so no two are the same. Most families choose one or both of these:
- An edited funeral film. A montage of around 10 minutes, set to music, that tells the story of the day from the arrival of the hearse to the wake.
- A full recording of the service. Every reading, hymn and tribute, start to finish, with clear sound.
Films are delivered as a private online link that you can share, plus files to download and keep. Licensed music is included, so you can post the film on YouTube or Facebook without it being muted or removed.
How much does funeral videography cost?
Because each film is tailored, we quote individually. As a guide, a 10 minute edited montage film of a funeral is typically around £950.
The quote depends on three things: how many locations we film at, how long we are with you, and how much editing you would like. We send a written, fixed quote before you commit to anything. All prices include VAT and travel within the M25 and the South East.
If you only need the service shown live and recorded in full, funeral live streaming starts at £595.
How we film a funeral
Filming a funeral without being noticed
Respect comes first. We arrive early to set up, move slowly and quietly, and dress to blend in with the congregation. Our cameras are silent, and long lenses let us film from a distance. We do not film the faces of mourners unless you ask us to.
Sound
Small wireless microphones are worn by the priest or celebrant and placed on the lectern and near the musicians. Each is recorded separately and mixed in the edit, so every word of a eulogy is clear.
Picture
We use cinema-grade cameras and lenses, natural colour and slow, steady camera movement. There are no zoom effects or gimmicks. The result looks like a film, not a home video.
Music
We hold a commercial licence for a professional music library. You choose the tone, and we choose tracks to suit.
What happens, step by step
Before the funeral
- A conversation. By phone or Zoom, about what you would like the film to be.
- A written quote. A detailed proposal you can share with your family.
- Booking. A link to confirm online and pay a 20% deposit, with a receipt and contract.
On the day and after
- Before the day. We arrange access and parking, and speak to the funeral director and the venue.
- On the day. We arrive early, introduce ourselves to the people leading the service, then stay out of your way.
- The edit. We send you a first version within 7 days, and revise it until you are completely happy.
Film, live stream or photographs?
An edited film is made to be kept. A funeral live stream is for people who cannot be there on the day, and it also leaves you with a full recording. Funeral photography gives you still images to print and share. We can combine any of the three, often with a single operator.
Funeral videography questions
How much does a funeral videographer cost?
A 10 minute edited montage film is typically around £950, including VAT and travel within the M25 and the South East. Longer coverage, extra locations and additional edits are quoted individually.
Is it normal to film a funeral?
It is more common every year. Families film funerals for relatives who could not attend, for children too young to remember, and simply to hear the tributes again.
What parts of the day do you film?
Whatever you choose: the hearse leaving the family home, the service, the burial or committal, and the wake.
Will guests be filmed?
We avoid close-ups of people grieving. If there are guests who should not appear at all, tell us beforehand.
How long until we receive the film?
We send the first edit of your montage film within 7 days of the funeral.
Can you photograph the funeral as well?
Yes. One of us can film and photograph at the same time, or we can send a second person for larger services.