Looking for an Obitus Alternative?

Obitus is the built-in webcast used in many UK crematoriums. It is booked through the funeral director and uses the camera already in the chapel.

That works for a simple service in that one room. It is not the same as professional funeral live streaming.

What the Crematorium Webcast Does

• One fixed camera, usually at the back of the chapel

• One room only

• Unmanned — nobody is adjusting the shot or the sound

• The recording is often only available for a short time, sometimes around 28 days

• It cannot follow the family to a church, graveside or reception

If the funeral is only in that chapel and the family just need a basic webcast, the venue system can be enough.

What I Do Instead

I attend the funeral and run the stream myself.

• Two cameras, not one fixed shot

• Dedicated microphones for the officiant, speakers and music

• Coverage at church, crematorium, graveside or a second venue

• Bonded 4G/5G, and Starlink if there is no signal

• A viewing page the family controls — password-protected or openly shareable

• Playback on the same link after the service

• 3 months of hosting and a downloadable HD recording

Funeral live streaming starts from £650.

Full service: Funeral Live Streaming
Price breakdown: How Much Does Funeral Streaming Cost

When the Venue Camera Is Enough

• The whole funeral is in one crematorium chapel

• Nobody needs graveside coverage

• A single wide shot is acceptable

When a Professional Stream Is the Better Option

• Relatives are watching from other countries

• The day includes church and burial

• The venue has poor sound or a poor camera angle

• The family want a recording they can keep, not a short chapel replay

How to Book an Alternative to Obitus

You do not have to use the crematorium system. Tell the funeral director you are booking your own streaming, then get in touch with the date, time and venue.

Call or text 07772 509101, or use the contact page.