As a Funeral Photographer I capture funerals all over the UK covering so many different cultures. This was a Nigerian Funeral in Edgware, London covering 4 locations, so it was a really busy day. We started the day at the family home with a White Hearse arriving behind the Funeral Director. Once there everyone came out to see the coffin and the flowers. Then we made a very short journey back down the hill to St Sebastian and St Pancras Church where the funeral was held. It was a lovely service, the minister was amazing and once finished it was off to Alperton Cemetery for the burial. The Funeral director made his way through Alperton cemetery and once the Hearse had pulled alongside the graveside the burial was underway. The Minister said his final words and then those in attendance threw flowers into the grave and said their final goodbyes. Once the grave had been filled everyone joined in to decorate the grave with flowers and wreathes. Then the family requested some family shots around the graveside and once finished it was time for the Wake which was back at St Sebastian and St Pancras Church Hall. Here are a few of the images I captured on the day to give you an idea of the kind of things we do.

Mansfield Crematorium Funeral Photography by Shaun Foulds

It was a real privilege to photograph this funeral for a lovely lady who’s Father had recently passed away. The Funeral took place at Mansfield Crematorium in Nottinghamshire. Mansfield Crematorium is surrounded by a forest of Pine Trees, so the setting is very beautiful. The Funeral took place late afternoon, so the sun was getting ready to set and the light was dropping pretty fast. As family gathered outside the crematorium the Funeral Director and daughters of the deceased made their way up the drive walking in front of the Hearse. Family members carried the coffin into the service and then Drew Baxter the funeral celebrant led the service and shared family tributes throughout. Once the service had finished the family headed outside for a balloon release and then we finished with some family photos and some food at the pub just around the corner.

It was such a privilege to be asked to photograph Allan’s Funeral on behalf of his family a couple of weeks ago at St Mary Magdalen Church in Petersfield, Hampshire. It was a lovely celebration of Allan’s Life, the black horse and carriage were the perfect touch as he made his final journey to the church and Rams Hill Cemetery.

It was an absolute privilege to film and photograph this funeral on behalf of this beautiful family. I started the day at St Paul’s Church in Letchworth, Hertfordshire. It was a really cold day, very windy and the rain was trying it’s absolute best to get going, but managed to hold itself whilst family and friends arrived. The ceremony and tributes were really moving and after the service finished we headed off to Icknield Way Cemetery for the burial. Everyone gathered around the grave for the final blessings and then people took it in turns to help back fill the grave whilst others sung gospel songs, which I always love listening too.

This was my first Visit as a Funeral Photographer at Chiltern’s Crematorium, Amersham in Buckinghamshire just a couple of days ago. The family booked me photograph the funeral due to relatives living in Malaysia being unable to travel and attend. It was a priviledge to work with Heritage & Sons Amersham Funeral Directors who were incredible on the day and an absolute pleasure to meet.

A few weeks ago I travelled to All Saints Church in Watford to photograph the funeral of Mr Olugbenga Olusegun Adebiyi. Thank you to Lis for finding me and allowing me the privilege of capturing this beautiful family as they said their goodbyes. After the church service it was off to Woodcock Hill Cemetery in Rickmansworth for the final blessings and Graveside Burial.

“Mrs P” recently passed away but earlier in her life she was a dispatch driver in World War ll where she was responsible for delivering important messages and no doubt encountering plenty of danger along the way. After the war she continued with her fascination and love of motorbikes, so it was fitting that her coffin arrived on a stunning full length Trike hearse. Brilliant!!

Ruth’s funeral memorial service took place at Lauderdale House in Highgate, North London. It was a really beautiful ceremony where stories and memories were shared about her and everyone celebrated the cherished memories they had of Ruth. After the ceremony we headed to St Marylebone Crematorium where everyone gathered for the final goodbye.

As a Funeral Photographer I get to work with so many beautiful families, so here’s a few select photos chosen to give you an idea of how I Photograph Funerals.