


Is OK to Film A Funeral or A Celebration Service?
Funerals and celebration services are solemn and emotionally charged events
and the decision to film it is a deeply nuanced and personal one

The shortest answer is, yes
Documenting such a sad and private occasion
might strike people as odd or disrespectful
but it was a circle of love and our love is endless
Recording a celebration service
can have more benefits than most people think
it captures a significant moment in your family’s life
it is about capturing the essence of the day - a feeling
The families do get those moments of love and grief captured
to remember the compassion and generosity shown by those gather together
and share beautiful memories, testimonials, and beautiful words of your loved ones
it also serves as a way to remember how many people loved them
A funeral film is a way to make those far away included on the day
It is also a way to save the moment for those who could not attend
Of course, you want to preserve the happy memories of your loved ones
But for a lasting memorial, being able to look back at the video is comforting
At first, it may be impossible for you to re-watch the film
When the time is right, you can turn back to the video
to remember how much your loved ones were appreciated
the positive impact they had on others’ lives
Revisiting these beautiful memories
can help you assimilate your loss
and help with your mourning process
so yes, it is OK to film a Funeral or a Celebration Service

I am a motherless daughter and an adult orphan, who loves passionately and grieves intensely, as I write and share about my personal grief journey with others, after I lost my darling Mum on 04 October 2022
to major stroke so suddely and so unexpectedly, with the hope that it might comfort, help and inspire people on their own journey.























