One of the most effective ways to create a personalized tribute to your lost loved one is to create a touching video or slideshow for the funeral service. Using photos and videos from their life, you can help attendees relive treasured memories and feel connected to the deceased. To make this video impactful and meaningful, here are a few tips to keep in mind.

5 Things to Consider When Creating a Touching Memorial Service Video

1. Content

You and your family likely have many pictures of the deceased. To help you choose between them, think about what you want to say about your loved one. Look for images that illustrate their personality, depict a hobby they loved, tell a story about their history, or highlight their closest relationships with family and the community.

2. Music

Consider using music that your loved one enjoyed or found meaningful. Also, think about the feel and tempo of the music. Something upbeat or lighthearted may suit your loved one's personality, or you might want to choose something slower and more contemplative to fit the mood of the funeral service.

3. Length

A memorial video should only be a few minutes long, so you'll need to select only the most important images. If you use about 60 or 70 photos, each one can remain on screen for a few seconds without making the video too long.

4. Organization

There are two main ways to create an organized tribute video. One is to put photos in roughly chronological order, telling the story of your loved one's life, with a more recent photo at the beginning as an introduction. You can also group your photos according to themes, such as personality traits, activities, and relationships.

5. Transitions

When editing the film, you'll need to choose either a quick cut to each photo or a slow fade from one to the next. To help create a unified mood, you should match the transitions to the music. For instance, use a slow fade for slow music, and quick cuts for a faster beat.

For help personalizing a funeral service, turn to the compassionate professionals at Whitley's Funeral Home in Kannapolis, NC. For more than 100 years, they’ve served families throughout Cabarrus County, providing funeral arrangements, funeral preplanning, and cremation services. For questions and resources, reach out at (704) 933-2222 or view answers to common questions online.