Professional Funeral Live Streaming Across the UK
Funeral live streaming lets family and friends who can't be there watch the service as it happens, from anywhere in the world. Over the past ten years I've covered more than 2,500 funerals across the UK. I attend every stream myself and manage the whole day, from the first phone call to the recording afterwards.
Funeral streaming brings relatives who are overseas, unwell or unable to travel into the service, so they can be part of the day and say goodbye.
From £650 for one location
Two professional cameras and dedicated microphones at every speaking point
Four bonded 4G/5G connections, with Starlink satellite where there's no signal. I never rely on venue Wi-Fi.
A private viewing link, free for guests, with no limit on viewers
Playback on the same link for 3 months, and an HD recording to download and keep
Fully licensed with PRS for Music, so hymns and songs can be streamed
Short-notice bookings welcome, even the next day if I'm free
What is Funeral Live Streaming?
Funeral live streaming is a live broadcast of a funeral to a private web page. Family and friends open the link on a phone, tablet, computer or smart TV and watch in real time, with no app or account. Afterwards the same link plays the recording, so anyone in another time zone can watch later.
Can any funeral be live streamed? Yes. Churches, cemeteries, natural burial grounds, homes and halls can all be streamed, even with no Wi-Fi or signal.
Watch: a Jamaican funeral I live streamed in Moseley, Birmingham, from the church service to the committal at Kings Norton Cemetery.
What My Funeral Streaming Service Includes
The latest Sony Alpha cinema cameras and lenses, for a natural, cinematic picture that looks as the eye sees it
Two cameras as standard, streaming in 1080p HD, and a third where the venue needs it
A full sound setup, with microphones at every speaking point and a vision mixer to switch between cameras
A dedicated viewing page through Boxcast with your loved one's photo, name and service details, private or open, with no adverts and only people with the link able to join
The stream opens about 20 minutes before the service
Four bonded 4G/5G internet connections, with Starlink satellite where there's no signal
A full-quality backup recording on a separate device, so if the mobile signal drops across the area, nothing is lost and the whole service can be uploaded afterwards
The recording online for 3 months, so guests can rewatch the funeral, plus a free HD download for the family to keep
The option to play a funeral slideshow in the service and on the stream
Availability until 10pm, any day of the week
How Much Does Funeral Live Streaming Cost?
My funeral live streaming starts from £650 for one location, such as a church, cemetery, natural burial ground or celebration of life venue. It sits at the high end of funeral live streaming production, and everything listed above is included in the price, with no charge for anyone watching.
The latest Sony Alpha cinema cameras and lenses, for a natural, cinematic picture that looks as the eye sees it
Two cameras as standard, and a third where the venue needs it
A full sound setup, with microphones at every speaking point and a vision mixer to switch between cameras
A dedicated viewing page through Boxcast, private or open, with no adverts and only people with the link able to join
Four bonded 4G/5G internet connections, with Starlink satellite where there's no signal
A full-quality backup recording on a separate device, so if the mobile signal drops across the area, nothing is lost and the whole service can be uploaded afterwards
The recording online for 3 months
Availability until 10pm, any day of the week
There's no travel limit. I've covered funerals in Scotland, Wales, London and Plymouth. You can also add funeral videography, funeral photography, an overflow room or AV support.
Prices
One location: from £650
Each extra location (graveside, wake, reception or crematorium): from £250
Starlink satellite, only where the venue has no usable signal: +£75
Longer services: quoted for the extra time
Guests watching: free, with no limit on viewers
I can follow the funeral from the church to the graveside and on to the wake, with two cameras and my own internet, and your recording stays online for 3 months.
Most crematoriums now have their own fixed camera, usually one camera at the back of the room, with the recording online for about 28 days. Sometimes families want something better quality and ask me to cover the crematorium instead. Compare the two in Obitus and crematorium webcasts vs professional funeral streaming, or see my guide: how much does funeral streaming cost?
Why I Cost More Than Some Live Streamers
Some live streamers use cheap, old cameras costing just a few hundred pounds. My cameras cost four to five thousand pounds each, and that makes a massive difference to the overall quality. Churches are often low light, and you need the latest cinema camera to deal with that and keep the picture nice and sharp. Otherwise it can look grainy or badly backlit. Good cameras and good lenses make a massive difference.
I don't go cheap when it comes to streaming. Everything that needs to be included is included, and I pride myself on providing the best quality in the UK for what I do.
Many streamers also broadcast through YouTube, where adverts can appear over the stream. I use Boxcast, so your family gets its own viewing page with no adverts, and only the people you share the link with can watch.
At a recent Caribbean graveside funeral, a relative rang me to say it was the best quality live stream that they'd ever seen. Caribbean families see a lot of funeral live streams, and that's a comment I hear quite often.
Watch: a real funeral I live streamed in London, showing what my multi-camera stream with dedicated sound looks like.
Beyond the Live Stream
Funeral live streaming isn't just about putting a service online. It's about the best picture, the best sound and the whole experience for the family and everyone watching.
Order of service: I can add your order of service next to the video, so people at home can follow along.
Messages: guests can leave messages of love and support in the chat during the service.
Viewer stats: afterwards, I send you how many people watched online, how many devices joined, and where in the world they were watching from.
I spend a lot of time talking through what you want and expect before the day, so nothing is left to chance. That's why every review I've had is five stars. People have even asked in the comments, "Does this man ever sleep?" I make sure you have everything you need, and I do the best job anybody possibly can.
Real Funerals I've Live Streamed
A church with almost no signal: St Nicholas', Charlwood, near Crawley, a Norman church watched in England, Scotland, Australia and Canada
A Zimbabwean funeral: the Church of the Holy Apostles, Pimlico, watched by 571 people across nine countries
An Ethiopian Orthodox funeral: St Mary of Debre Tsion, Battersea, and Islington Cemetery, with 1,240 viewers across 12 countries
A Caribbean funeral from church to graveside: All Nations Church and Norse Road Cemetery, Bedford, with over 1,900 viewers across seven countries
A Jamaican homegoing: The Rock Church, Walthamstow, a three-camera stream to over 220 devices across six countries
A military funeral: the Guards' Chapel, Wellington Barracks
A celebration of life: the London Rowing Club, Putney, watched on 664 devices in 27 countries
My largest single stream has reached more than 3,000 devices. Watch more live streaming examples, read the stories on my Real Funerals page, or see Caribbean and Jamaican funeral streaming.
What Families and Funeral Directors Say
65 five-star Google reviews - ★★★★★
"There is no doubt in my mind that he is one of the best in the business. He is meticulous, knowledgeable and produces a very professional funeral streaming."
Paul Fisher, Funeral Director
"The streaming was absolutely fine even though there wasn't any sort of internet available in the church - it was all done via 4G. We had over 120 devices connected to the stream and a huge number of positive comments from people who were really pleased to be able to join the service, even though they were not able to be there in person."
Dan Waldman
"It was particularly reassuring to receive a text from him several hours before the service confirming that his connectivity was working well in our rural location."
Alex Elderfield
"My family in America and friends who were unable to attend were able to watch it live without any issues. Everyone watching said they felt they were there with us at the church and the graveside."
Daureen Ubogu
How Funeral Streaming Works
Before the funeral
Send me the date, time and venue and I'll confirm availability with a clear quote. You can book through your funeral director or directly with me. Once you've booked, I'll send you the viewing link to share with guests a few days ahead.
On the day
I arrive two and a half to three hours before the service begins, setting up and checking where the signals are coming from. I'm always early, and I always text you to let you know I've arrived. All of that care, and making sure you're at ease, is included.
After the funeral
The recording is on the same link straight away for 3 months, with an HD copy to download and keep.
What guests need to know
There's no app, account or payment. Guests just open the link.
Anyone who joins late can rewind to the start.
To watch on a TV, use the TV's browser, AirPlay, Chromecast or an HDMI cable.
Read more: how funeral live streaming works · how to watch a funeral live stream
Funeral Streaming Where There's No Wi-Fi or Signal
Old stone churches, woodland burial grounds and even London venues like Highgate Cemetery can have almost no signal, so I always bring my own connection. For most venues I bond four mobile networks. Where there's no usable signal at all, I use Starlink, which only needs a clear view of the sky. I've used it for a funeral in a walled garden in Little Venice, London.
Tell me the venue and I'll check it and tell you honestly what's realistic. Read more about satellite funeral streaming.
Church, Graveside and Reception on One Link
I regularly stream the church, then the graveside, then the wake, and guests use the same link all day. There's a short pause while I move, so allow an extra 15–20 minutes between the church and the graveside. My equipment runs on batteries and brings its own internet, so it works in open cemeteries and natural burial grounds. See live streaming a graveside or outdoor funeral.
Watch: a funeral I live streamed at St Nicholas' Church, Charlwood, near Crawley, a Norman church with almost no mobile signal.
Overflow Rooms, Screens and Sound
If the church won't hold everyone, I can relay the service live, with picture and sound, into a hall, side room or marquee, while the online stream carries on for people at home. Near Tunbridge Wells I streamed a packed funeral into the village hall opposite. See funeral overflow rooms and funeral AV support.
Funeral Live Streaming vs Funeral Videography
Live streaming is for the people who can't be there. Funeral videography is an edited film, shot in 4K, for the family to keep. Many families book both, sometimes with funeral photography too. When more than one service is booked, I sometimes bring in people I work with regularly for videography or photography, but I'm always there running the day. Read funeral live streaming vs videography.
Funerals of Every Faith and Culture
I've streamed quiet graveside burials, Jamaican and Caribbean celebrations that last several hours, military funerals, Greek and Ethiopian Orthodox services, African church services with hundreds of mourners, Sikh, Muslim, Jewish and Hindu funerals, and LGBTQ+ celebrations of life.
Caribbean and Jamaican funerals · Nigerian funerals · Asian funerals · Greek Orthodox funerals · Military funerals · Celebrations of life
Watch: a Caribbean and Jamaican funeral I live streamed, with family and friends watching online from the UK and overseas.
Funeral Streaming Services Across the UK
I travel throughout the UK, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Yorkshire, the South East, the South West, Scotland and Wales. If you're not sure I cover your area, just ask.
Funeral Live Streaming FAQs
What's the best way to live stream a funeral?
The best way is with proper equipment and someone experienced running it from start to finish. I use two Sony Alpha cinema cameras as standard, sometimes a third, and stream in 1080p. There's a full sound setup, with microphones and a vision mixer to switch between cameras. I bring four bonded 4G/5G connections, with Starlink satellite as a backup (+£75, only when it's used), and a full-quality backup recorder runs the whole time, so if the signal drops, the service can be uploaded afterwards. Your family gets a dedicated Boxcast viewing page with no adverts, private or open, and there's no limit on viewers. My record is more than 3,000 devices on one stream. The recording stays online for 3 months. I attend every stream myself, and I've covered more than 2,500 funerals over more than ten years. Prices start from £650.
Can a funeral be live streamed?
Yes. Most venues allow live streaming, but it's always worth checking with the venue or the minister first. I stream at churches, gravesides, wakes, natural burial grounds and celebration of life venues, and I can follow the day from one place to the next, with each extra location from £250. Most crematoriums have their own cameras, but sometimes families want better quality and ask me to cover the crematorium instead. I bring my own internet, so a venue without Wi-Fi isn't a problem. There's no travel limit anywhere in the UK, and I take short-notice bookings. Streaming starts from £650, and I attend every stream myself.
How many people can watch?
There's no limit. My largest single stream has reached more than 3,000 devices.
Is the live stream private?
You decide. A password-protected page gives the most control. A link without a password is easier to share, but anyone who has it can pass it on. Unless you ask for a public broadcast, I set the page to discourage search engines from listing it.
What happens if the connection drops?
It rarely does, because I bond several networks and carry Starlink. The cameras also record on site the whole time, so you'll always have the full service afterwards.
Can you stream a service with hymns and recorded music?
Yes. My full PRS for Music licence covers funeral live streaming nationwide, so there's nothing for the church or the family to arrange.
Can you stream at short notice?
Yes. Call me as soon as you have a date. If I'm free, I can even stream a funeral the next day.
Do you send someone else to run the stream?
No. I attend every stream myself and manage the whole day.
More answers are in my funeral FAQs, or read is it respectful to live stream a funeral?
Check Availability for Funeral Live Streaming
Call or text me on 07772 509101 with the date, time and venue, and I'll check availability and send you a clear quote. I'm available seven days a week, 9am–10pm.