Modern funeral services are a celebration of a loved one’s life as much as they are a time to grieve a loss. And technology has made it easier than ever to create memorial tribute videos that tell the story of a person’s life. Here are a few tips for making a tribute video for a deceased loved one.

How to Make a Memorial Tribute Video

1. Interview Family Members & Friends

No matter how close you are to someone, you can always learn something new from friends and family. Interview others and include clips of friends and family sharing their favorite memories.  

2. Combine Video & Photos

Choose a combination of video clips and photos to tell the story of your loved one’s life. It will be meaningful to hear your loved one’s voice, at the funeral service and in the future when you look back on the video.  

3. Use the Video Beyond the Funeral Service

Consider sharing the video with friends and family. Far-flung relatives can’t always make it to funeral services, and posting the video on social media or sending it via email or on a DVD allows you to reach out to those who wanted to be at the funeral but couldn’t make it.

4. Choose Meaningful Music

Using your loved one’s favorite songs is a fantastic way to remember them. Don’t be afraid to choose a mix of slow and upbeat songs. Funeral services are for grieving, but also for celebrating a life. The tribute video can be a celebration, too.

5. Ask for Help

If a tribute video is important to you but the job seems daunting, don’t be shy about asking for help. Enlist family and friends, and ask your funeral director for tips, or to put you in touch with an expert who can make the video for you.

Donald Jordan Memorial Chapel helps the families of Dayton, OH, celebrate the lives of loved ones through meaningful, personalized funeral services. A compassionate funeral director will guide you through each step as you make funeral arrangements for a family member or funeral pre-planning for yourself. Call (937) 610-1900 or contact a funeral director online to ask questions or begin making arrangements.