Funeral Live Streaming vs Videography
Funeral live streaming and funeral videography are different jobs.
Live streaming is for people who cannot be at the funeral and need to watch it as it happens. Videography is a film of the day for the family to keep.
A lot of families book both. You do not have to choose one unless you only need one.
What is Funeral Live Streaming?
Funeral live streaming broadcasts the service as it happens. Guests open a viewing link on a phone, tablet, laptop or TV. Nothing needs to be downloaded.
After the funeral, the same link is used to watch the recording. With my service the recording stays online for 3 months and the family also gets a downloadable HD copy.
Full details: Funeral Live Streaming
What is Funeral Videography?
Funeral videography is a professionally filmed record of the day. It is edited afterwards. The finished film is for watching later, not for people joining live.
It usually covers the arrivals, the service, the details and, where booked, the committal or reception.
Full details: Funeral Videography
The Difference
Funeral live streaming
For people who cannot attend
Watched live, then again afterwards
1080p stream
Clear live audio from dedicated microphones
Guests use a viewing page
Funeral videography
A film of the day for the family to keep
Watched after the funeral
Edited film, often 4K
Sound finished in the edit
Delivered privately to the family
Everything else in the rewrite can stay as it is.
When Live Streaming Comes First
Choose streaming when relatives are overseas, unwell or cannot travel at short notice. It is also the right first choice when people are in different time zones and some will watch live while others watch later.
When Videography Comes First
Choose videography when everyone who needs to be there can attend, and the family wants a lasting film rather than a live audience.
When Both Make Sense
Book both when some people need to watch live and the family wants a proper film afterwards. I can cover both on the same day. The live stream is for the people at home. The film is the version you keep.
Cost
Funeral live streaming starts from £650
Funeral videography starts from £750
A breakdown of streaming prices is here: How Much Does Funeral Streaming Cost
How to Decide
If the main problem is distance, start with funeral live streaming.
If the main need is a high quality film of the day, start with funeral videography.
If it is both, say so when you get in touch and I will quote the day as one booking.
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