An online memorial service is separate and distinct from the services provided by a traditional funeral home or mortuary. Virtual Memorial Gatherings is focused on helping you conduct an online memorial service, or live stream a funeral or memorial,while funeral homes can help with in-person needs and burials.
Certainly. We are happy to collaborate with your provider.
Your online memorial service can be customized to your personal and spiritual preferences. Some elements that could be included are:
No, we will operate all of the technical aspects, leaving you free to participate with peace of mind.
No, it will not be difficult to participate. Your attendees will simply click on a link and they will be able to connect from any Internet-enabled computer or mobile device. If you have elderly attendees who may have trouble logging in for a private service we recommend our optional service to livestream to Facebook or a dedicated web page.
Yes, your event can be set up as an invitation-only event.
Yes, your online memorial service can be live-streamed via Facebook.
Yes, we have a network of professional videographers that can provide local services to create a high quality video feed for the live stream channel.
Yes, the memorial can be held anywhere. In some cases a family will hold a service in a traditional setting with just a few attending. The service can be made available to a wider group with everyone connecting individually using their own computer or mobile device.
Yes, we can provide a celebrant.
Yes, this partly depends on the extent of the damage but we are happy to give a photo a little extra TLC if needed. We know how important this is for you and we will put in the same effort for you as we would for any of our family.