How To Create A Tribute Film
We Can Help You Create a Beautiful, Meaningful Tribute Film
Losing a loved one is never easy, and planning a funeral can feel overwhelming. One of the most comforting and meaningful ways to honour their memory is through a funeral tribute film — a carefully crafted slideshow or short video that brings together photos, video clips, music, and memories to tell their story.
At UK Funeral Video Services, we specialise in creating professional tribute films that celebrate life, love, and legacy. These can be played during the funeral service, wake, or shared online for family and friends who can’t attend in person. Every tribute film is created with care, sensitivity, and attention to detail, ensuring it perfectly reflects the person being remembered.
A Glimpse Into Our Work
Below is an example of one of our funeral tribute films, thoughtfully combining music, photographs, and short video clips to celebrate a life well lived. Each one is created from the heart — designed to bring comfort, connection, and reflection to all who watch.
The Steps Involved Once You’ve Booked us to Create Your Funeral Slideshow
Step 1: Gather Photos and Videos
The first step is to collect the photos and videos that best represent your loved one’s life. These could include moments from childhood, family milestones, holidays, hobbies, and everyday life — all the little things that capture their personality and story.
If some of your photos are printed rather than digital, don’t worry — we can help. You have two options:
Digitise your photos locally by visiting a photo printing or scanning shop near you.
Use our scanning service: We can visit your home and carefully digitise your prints for you, ensuring every image is preserved in high resolution and ready to include in your tribute film.
Step 2: Choose the Right Music
Music is what brings a tribute film to life. Choose songs that held meaning for your loved one or that capture their personality and spirit. Some families prefer something peaceful and reflective; others choose uplifting tracks that celebrate life.
When we edit your tribute film, we time each image and transition to the rhythm of the music, ensuring a seamless, emotional, and cinematic flow.
Step 3: Plan the Story or Sequence
If you’d like, we can help you map out the flow of the slideshow — known as a storyboard. This doesn’t need to be complicated; it’s simply a guide to ensure everything feels natural and balanced. For example, you might begin with early years, move through family life, and end with recent moments or quotes that reflect their character.
If you’d rather leave the order to us, that’s perfectly fine too — we’ll arrange everything to create the most thoughtful and visually pleasing sequence.
Step 4: Send Us Your Files
Once your photos and videos are ready, we’ll send you a secure upload link so you can easily transfer them to us.
Before uploading, decide how you’d like the images to appear in your film. You can choose from:
Ad hoc order: Upload your files as they are, and we’ll arrange them naturally for the best storytelling flow.
Chronological or specific order: Rename each file with a number (for example, 01.jpg, 02.jpg, 03.jpg) so they appear in the exact sequence you’d like.
This simple step helps ensure your tribute film plays smoothly and reflects the order of your loved one’s life exactly as you wish.
Step 5: Review and Finalise
When your tribute film is ready, we’ll send you a private review link so you can watch it and request any small adjustments if needed. Once you’re completely happy, we’ll send you a final downloadable version — perfect for saving to a USB stick or computer.
Every film is delivered in high-quality HD and can also be integrated into our funeral live streaming service, ensuring those watching remotely see the tribute in full screen as part of the ceremony.
Step 6: Sharing the Tribute Film
Your completed tribute video can be played during the funeral, wake, or celebration of life — on a large screen, TV, or projector. Many families also share the film privately online so distant loved ones can experience it too.
If we’re providing professional AV support or live funeral streaming on the day, we’ll handle playback for you so everything runs seamlessly. Your film becomes a timeless keepsake — something you can revisit and share for years to come.
Create Your Tribute Film With Us
Creating a tribute film is a powerful way to honour your loved one’s life and share their story. Whether you’re planning it as part of the funeral service or as a standalone keepsake, we’ll guide you through every step with care, patience, and expertise.
To begin creating your Memorial Tribute Film, please call 07772 509101 or use the Contact Form to get started.