Professional Funeral Photography Across the UK
Funeral photography is the discreet, documentary record of a funeral or celebration of life. A professional funeral photographer works quietly in the background, capturing the day as it naturally unfolds — the arrivals, the tributes, the embraces, and the smaller details that are so easily missed.
I’m Shaun. Over the past ten years I’ve personally photographed more than 2,500 funerals across the UK for families of every faith and culture. I approach every service with care, sensitivity and complete discretion, so the focus stays on the people and the farewell rather than the camera.
Funeral photography starts from £750.
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Real Funerals I’ve Photographed
Rather than simply describe the work, here are some of the real services I’ve been trusted to photograph:
A celebration of life at Soane’s Garden Room, Pitzhanger Manor
Natural burials at Clandon Wood Nature Reserve
A funeral at Pembroke Lodge in Richmond Park
Church and crematorium services across London, the Midlands and beyond
Caribbean, African, Hindu, military and humanist funerals
You can see many more examples in my Funeral Photography Portfolio.
What Does Funeral Photography Include?
Every booking is tailored to the family, but as standard my funeral photography includes:
Discreet documentary coverage of the service and chosen parts of the day
Natural, unposed images of family, friends, floral tributes, readings and meaningful details
Coverage across one or more locations (family home, church, crematorium, cemetery, natural burial ground or reception)
Typically 500–750 professionally edited images
Delivery via a private, password-protected online gallery within 2–3 weeks
Option to combine with live streaming, videography, tribute films or AV support
A Discreet and Respectful Approach
I work from the edges of the service, without flash, posing or directing. I read the room carefully and remain as unobtrusive as possible. Most families tell me they barely noticed I was there.
The aim is simple: to create a respectful, lasting record of the day without ever becoming part of it.
Images and Delivery
All images are individually edited — colour graded, sharpened, and carefully selected. Duplicates, blocked views and closed eyes are removed.
You receive a private online gallery that is easy to view, download and share with family. Prints and albums can be ordered if required.
Funeral Photography Prices
Funeral photography starts from £750 for coverage of the main service.
The final cost depends on the number of locations, the region, and whether you combine photography with funeral live streaming, videography or other services. Quotes are always clear with no hidden charges.
How to Book Funeral Photography
Get in touch by phone, text, email or via the Contact page.
Tell me the date, time and venue (or venues).
I’ll send a detailed quote. Once you’re happy to proceed, I’ll confirm the booking and take care of everything from there.
I attend personally, work quietly in the background, and deliver a carefully edited gallery of images for the family to keep.
Ready to arrange funeral photography?
Call or text me on 07772 509101. I’m available seven days a week from 9am to 10pm.