Case Study: Funeral Streaming a Children’s Funeral at St Brendan’s Church, Corby

Funeral Live Streaming Case StudiesChildren’s and Baby FuneralsCultural Funeral TraditionsFuneral Videography and PhotographyCorby & Northamptonshire FuneralsZimbabwean Funerals in the UKDiscreet Funeral Filming
Written By Shaun Foulds

Introduction

Streaming a baby’s funeral through a secure online platform can bring families together for a moment of shared closure when physical distance feels insurmountable. In this case study of funeral streaming a baby’s funeral, we explore how our professional infant memorial webcast combined technical precision with deep empathy to support grieving parents, siblings, and distant relatives. You will learn what made this live stream unique, how it helped a family cope with loss, the planning and coordination steps we followed, the creation of a lasting digital memorial, feedback from both families and funeral directors, and the best practices for streaming a baby’s funeral with sensitivity and respect. By the end, you’ll understand how the right approach to infant funeral streaming provides comfort, connection, and a cherished keepsake.

Background

In early 2025, I was contacted by a Zimbabwean family living in the UK who were facing one of the most difficult days of their lives: the funeral of their beloved child. The family had been recommended my funeral live streaming services by their funeral director, who knew the importance of working with a videographer who could approach such a sensitive occasion with compassion, professionalism, and discretion.

Because many of the family’s relatives and friends were based overseas, they wanted the day to be live streamed so loved ones could take part in the service in real time, no matter where they were in the world. The family explained that some relatives would never be able to travel to the UK, and the live funeral webcast would be their only chance to share in this final farewell.

Funerals are always deeply emotional, but children’s funerals carry an especially profound weight. For this reason, the family needed reassurance that everything would be handled carefully, that the technology would be reliable, and that the service would be captured respectfully without intruding on the private moments of grief.

Challenge

Every funeral presents its own unique set of challenges. In this case, the key priority was absolute sensitivity — the family wanted the service to feel as natural as possible, without the distraction of visible cameras or equipment. At the same time, the technical side needed to be flawless.

The family had relatives spread across 17 different countries, including Zimbabwe, South Africa, the USA, Australia, and parts of Europe. Ensuring that all these viewers could connect without interruption required a stable and robust internet setup. There would be no opportunity to “re-do” or troubleshoot on the fly. Everything had to work perfectly the first time.

Another challenge was that this funeral would take place across two locations: the church service at St Brendan’s Church in Corby, followed by the committal at Shire Lodge Lawn Cemetery. This meant I needed to plan for smooth transitions between sites, ensuring uninterrupted coverage from beginning to end, liaising with the funeral directors to allow time to pack up at the church and set up at the cemetery.

Approach

To ensure everything ran smoothly, I arrived approx. 2 hours before the service began. At St Brendan’s Church, I set up two professional cameras: one wide angle to capture the overall scene, and one close camera for key moments such as readings, tributes, singing, family entering and the coffin being carried. Using multiple cameras not only provides creative coverage, but also ensures redundancy — if one view is blocked or technical issues arise, there is always a backup.

Sound is just as important as visuals in funeral filming. I ensured the minister, lectern, and areas where family or singers would stand were individually microphoned, while ambient microphones captured the sound of the congregation. Through my live streaming system, I switched between microphones as needed, balancing clarity with atmosphere.

At the cemetery, I set up quickly and discreetly to continue coverage of the graveside prayers and tributes. It rained, so I had my usual rain covers at the ready to protect my equipment. I aimed to keep my approach as quiet and unobtrusive, allowing the family and mourners to focus entirely on the service.

The Service

The day unfolded in moments that were both heartbreaking and beautiful.

  • Coffin arrival: The small white coffin was carried with tenderness into St Brendan’s Church. This moment, though unbearably sad, set the tone for a service filled with love and remembrance.

  • Inside the church: The service included hymns sung, African drums, great emotion, scripture readings, and personal tributes from family and friends. Zimbabwean cultural elements were woven into the ceremony, reflecting both tradition and faith.

  • Family involvement: Relatives took part in readings, while close family members carried the coffin. These moments were captured in a way that ensured the family would have them preserved forever.

At Shire Lodge Lawn Cemetery, the atmosphere was quiet and reflective. The final prayers and lowering of the coffin brought the service to a close, with mourners gathering around in silent respect.

The Finale

The graveside farewell was especially moving. Zimbabwean traditions were observed, including shared prayers and cultural songs that carried deep significance for the family. As the coffin was lowered, the sense of unity among the mourners was profound, with traditional singing, music and dancing all those gathered said goodbye.

For those watching online, these moments were equally powerful. Relatives across 17 countries were able to witness the entire ceremony live, joining in prayer and remembrance despite being thousands of miles away through our funeral streaming coverage.

Outcome

The family received

  • A full HD digital recording of the entire service.

  • A private viewing link remains available for a whole 12 months.

  • The ability to download and keep a permanent copy of the film.

The live stream reached viewers across Africa, Europe, North America, and beyond. The family later told me how much comfort it gave them to know that loved ones worldwide had been able to be “present” on the day, even from afar.

In addition to this, the discreet filming ensured that the focus always remained on the family, the faith, and the child being remembered. The technology blended seamlessly into the background, allowing the service itself to take centre stage. Families who would like to understand more about our funeral streaming services in the UK can explore further on our site.

How Does Streaming the Baby’s Funeral Help Families Cope with Infant Loss?

A live-streamed funeral for an infant becomes a shared ritual that fosters emotional healing by enabling collective mourning. When in-person attendance was impossible for loved ones abroad or due to health reasons, this funeral live stream bridged the gap and offered a tangible way to say goodbye. Through live comments and real-time reactions, families felt enveloped in a network of compassion, which mitigated feelings of isolation immediately after the service began.

Why Choose Us for Funeral Live Streaming

At The Funeral Streaming Company, we bring experience from more than 2,500 funerals. Each one is treated with the same care, respect, and professionalism. We offer:

We understand the importance of reliability. That’s why we always arrive early, bring multiple internet connections, and use broadcast-quality equipment. Families can rest assured that the service will be handled with dignity from start to finish.

FAQs About Child Funeral Streaming

  • Yes. Many families ask for both. Filming provides a permanent record that can be watched privately in the future, while live streaming allows loved ones around the world to join on the day itself.

  • Yes, we have extensive experience filming and streaming children’s funerals, always with the highest levels of care and sensitivity.

  • Absolutely. Families often request both videography and live streaming.

  • Where permitted, yes — though for child funerals, discretion and respect always come first.

  • We use small, professional cameras and arrive early to set up unobtrusively.

  • Yes, many families choose to live stream a baby’s funeral so relatives and friends who cannot attend in person can still be part of the service.

    It can bring comfort knowing loved ones worldwide are able to share in the farewell, even from afar. We always handle this with the utmost respect and sensitivity.

  • Live streaming a funeral typically starts from £750 for the main service. Additional coverage such as the burial or reception can be added if required. Travel costs may apply. We always provide clear quotes so families know exactly what to expect.

  • We arrive early to set up discreetly with two cameras, broadcast-quality audio, and four bonded internet connections to ensure a stable, uninterrupted stream. A private viewing link is provided, allowing family and friends to join securely online. The service is also recorded so it can be kept as a lasting memory.

  • Our approach is always compassionate and unobtrusive. We position cameras carefully so they blend into the background, and we film quietly so the family can focus on the service without distraction. Sensitivity is at the heart of everything we do.

  • Access is controlled by the family. We provide either a private, password-protected link or a public link, depending on their wishes. The recording remains online for 12 months and can be downloaded to keep forever.

Conclusion

This child’s funeral at St Brendan’s Church, Corby, followed by the committal at Shire Lodge Lawn Cemetery, was a day of profound love and grief. The service demonstrated how funeral live streaming can bring families together across continents, preserving the memory of a child’s life with care and respect.

For this Zimbabwean family, the ability to unite loved ones across 17 countries was a source of comfort at an otherwise devastating time. By capturing the service discreetly and professionally, we provided a lasting tribute that will remain with the family for generations.

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Shaun Foulds

I’m a Videographer and Photographer travelling the UK Streaming Funerals and Photographing Weddings. I huge contrast between the two but as a storyteller I’m passionate about capturing all the moments life throws at us. 

https://www.ukfuneralvideoservices.com
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