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Funerals are a time to celebrate the life of the deceased. If you’re looking for creative ways to showcase your loved one’s life, creating a tribute video is a perfect idea. You can share some of your favorite memories of your loved one and create an engaging presentation that showcases their best qualities. There are several approaches to take, so consider the following before the funeral service.

3 Steps for Making a Powerful Tribute Video

1. Gather Content

funeral-service-gilligan-funeral-homeBefore you begin editing the video, collect all the content you want to include. Sort through old home movies for footage, and pool together photographs of your loved one. You can also photograph memorabilia, such as awards or the deceased’s favorite possessions. If time permits, consider interviewing friends and family before the funeral service, so they can share kind words about your loved one in the video.

2. Create a Timeline

Once you have all your content, you’ll need to organize. It’s often easiest to follow a linear timeline. Start with details of your loved one’s birth and work your way through their childhood, early adult years, career highlights, establishing a family, and onward. For something less traditional, you can group content around events and categories, such as “Family Vacations,” “Favorite Activities,” and similar groups.

3. Edit the Video

Once all of the videos and photographs are uploaded to a computer, you can begin editing. There are several easy-to-use editing programs you can download or use online. Create a clear title page, add some special effects throughout, and choose fitting songs. If you aren’t familiar with video editing, you may want to hire a company to handle the job before the funeral service.

 

Gilligan Funeral Homes takes every measure to accommodate their clients’ needs and will provide all the resources for you to create a meaningful funeral service, whether that means helping you show a video tribute or choosing beautiful flowers. Serving Cincinnati, OH, they offer a variety of services at their funeral home, including burial services, funeral pre-planning, and cremation. Call (513) 281-8311 to speak with a funeral director, and visit their website to learn more about their facilities.

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