Photography & Videography

Many families choose to have photography or videography at a funeral service as a way of capturing the moments, memories, and emotions of the day. While funerals can be overwhelming, having a professional record allows loved ones to look back and reflect afterwards.

For families who cannot attend perhaps due to distance, illness, or travel restrictions. A recording or live stream ensures they can still be part of the service and pay their respects. Others value the lasting keepsake, with photos or video helping preserve the tributes, readings, and music chosen to honour their loved one.

It can also provide comfort in the future, serving as a reminder of the love, support, and respect shown by family and friends during such an important occasion.

FAQs

  • Families may choose photography or videography at a funeral to create a lasting record of the day. Funerals can feel overwhelming in the moment, and having a recording allows loved ones to reflect afterwards, revisit the tributes, and remember the support shown by family and friends. It can also be a great comfort for those who cannot attend, giving them the chance to share in the service and feel included. For many, it becomes a meaningful keepsake that helps preserve the memory of their loved one’s farewell.

  • Yes — funeral photography and videography are always handled with privacy and respect. Any recordings or photographs are shared securely, and only with the people you choose. If the service is live streamed, it is usually via a private link that can be sent to family and friends, ensuring it is not publicly accessible. This way, you have full control over who sees and keeps the recording.

  • Yes — when done professionally, filming or photographing a funeral is carried out with the utmost sensitivity and respect. Funeral photographers and videographers work discreetly in the background, ensuring they do not disturb the service or intrude on private moments. The focus is always on capturing the occasion with dignity, providing families with a meaningful record without taking away from the atmosphere of remembrance.

  • Yes — many families choose to include personal touches such as tributes, a photo montage, or favourite music within the funeral video. These additions can make the recording even more meaningful, creating a keepsake that not only captures the service itself but also celebrates your loved one’s life and memories. Your funeral director or videographer will guide you through the options and help you put everything together.

  • Yes — photography, videography, and live streaming are additional services, so they do involve an extra cost. The price will depend on what you choose, such as whether you’d like the full service recorded, a live stream, or additional features like a photo montage. At Evans & Son, we’ll explain all costs clearly in advance so you know exactly what to expect, and we’ll handle all the arrangements for you.

At Evans & Son Funerals, we understand that many families find comfort in having a lasting record of their loved one’s farewell. That’s why we work in partnership with trusted funeral photography and videography specialists who capture services with dignity, respect, and discretion.

Whether you’d like the full service recorded, a live stream for those unable to attend, or a series of photographs to keep as memories, we can arrange it all for you. Families can also personalise the recording with tributes, favourite music, or a photo montage, creating a keepsake that not only preserves the service but also celebrates the life and story of your loved one.