How it works
From your first message to the finished video, we keep the process clear, gentle and manageable. Whether you are gathering photos from one home or from family across South Africa, we help shape everything into a fitting tribute.
A gentle process from the first enquiry
When you contact us through the enquiry form on our contact page, we start by listening. Some families already know they want a funeral tribute video, while others are still deciding between a longer memorial video, a simple photo slideshow, or a keepsake for an anniversary of remembrance.
We will guide you through the practical steps, explain what to send, and help you decide what will work best for the service and for the family. If relatives are in Durbanville they can arrange to drop off printed photos in person, and if they are elsewhere in South Africa they can send digital photos and clips online.
Our role is to create the tribute video or slideshow itself. We do not arrange funerals, film services live, or provide grief counselling.
Choosing the right type of tribute
Different occasions call for different formats. Some families need a video to play during a funeral or memorial service, while others want something quieter to share afterwards with relatives who could not attend.
- Funeral tribute video: a respectful video prepared for use at a funeral or memorial gathering, often with titles, photos, and selected music.
- Memorial slideshow: usually a simpler sequence of photos, ideal when the family wants a calm presentation without many extra elements.
- Celebration of life video: often a warmer, broader reflection of the person’s life, with room for more chapters, family moments and home video clips.
- Anniversary or remembrance slideshow: a keepsake made for later reflection, family sharing or a remembrance gathering.
If you are unsure which to choose, think about where it will be shown, how much material you have, and whether the family wants a formal tone or something more personal and story-led.
Sending photos, albums and video clips
Most families use a mix of printed photographs, phone pictures, scanned images and old home video clips. We work with what you have, even if the collection is incomplete or spread across several relatives.
Photos can be sent online, or dropped off in Durbanville if that is easier. Printed photos and albums are handled carefully, then scanned for use in the tribute. If some images are faded, creased or marked, we can often improve them so they present more clearly on screen. Sometimes one special photo matters most and we take extra care with that.
- Best for online sending: clear digital photos, short video clips, written names, dates and captions.
- Best for drop-off: printed photos, framed pictures, albums, and older images that have never been digitised.
- Helpful to include: the order you prefer, key family relationships, and any photo that must not be left out.
Music, titles and the story of the video
Once we have the material, we shape it into a tribute that feels thoughtful and appropriate. This may include opening and closing titles, names, dates, a short message, or simple wording that reflects the person’s life without becoming too heavy. We can also help with choosing licensed music that suits the mood and setting.
Some families want very few words and prefer the photos to speak for themselves. Others want a little more context, such as family roles, places lived, or a gentle line of remembrance. There is no single right way to do it, and we will help you choose what feels fitting.
- Choose a simpler approach if: you want a quiet slideshow, have limited information, or prefer a very understated tribute.
- Choose a more guided story approach if: you have photos from different life stages, meaningful home video clips, or several family members contributing memories.
Reviewing the tribute before the service
Before the final file is prepared, the family has a chance to check the tribute carefully. This step helps confirm names, photo order, wording and the overall tone. It is also the right time to mention if there is a photo you would like moved, a title that needs adjusting, or a clip that feels too long.
When families are working under funeral pressure it helps to nominate one main contact person. That keeps feedback clear and avoids crossed messages, which can happen when several relatives are sending updates at once. A simple list of changes is usually easiest and less stressful for everyone.
Delivery for the day and for the family to keep
Once approved, we prepare the finished video in suitable digital formats for the family’s use. We can also provide a USB keepsake for use at the venue or to keep as part of the family’s remembrance collection.
If the tribute will be played at a chapel, hall, church or home venue, it is worth checking in advance what equipment is available and who will handle playback on the day. That small practical step can avoid last-minute worry. For relatives living far away, the finished tribute can also be shared privately after the service so that family in other towns can watch and remember together.
This section of our site will help you with the next steps, including how to send photos and clips, and how to choose music and words in a way that feels personal and respectful.
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Questions we get asked
Can you work with old printed photos and albums?
Yes. We can scan printed photographs and album images carefully, then prepare them for use in the tribute video or slideshow. If an image needs light restoration we can often improve its appearance for screen viewing.
What if family members are in different parts of South Africa?
That is very common. Photos and clips can be sent online from different relatives, and we can help bring everything into one finished tribute.
Do you organise the funeral or film the service?
No. We focus on creating memorial tribute videos and photo slideshows. We do not arrange funerals, film services live or offer grief counselling.
Tell us about the job
Send sizes, materials and where you are through our contact form, and we will come back with the practical options.
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