Virtual (unattended) Ceremonies
an inclusive alternative way
to say goodbye
Pre COVID-19 pandemic – Virtual Funeral Services and Direct Cremations, accounted for less than 25% of funeral services in the UK.
Post pandemic – Virtual Funeral Services and Direct Cremations have become increasingly popular and are now considered viable alternatives to Attended (traditional) Services.
The Virtual Celebration of Life for the fictional Archie Browne was streamed via Eventlive from my home on Easdale Island
Virtual Ceremonies heighten uniqueness, by enabling attendees to celebrate the life of their loved one from wherever they feel most comfortable and at a convenient time.
The ceremony will be live streamed via Eventlive , a dedicated, user friendly, streaming platform, which enables family and friends to watch the ceremony in real time, or in their own for up to 365 days, using a dedicated lin
Elements often included in a virtual ceremony:
Opening address
Introduction
Personal tributes
Poetry & Readings
Music – typically 4 pieces
A farewell .
Closing words
Ceremonies usually last around 45 minutes but this is not set in stone.
The ceremony will be recorded and the password shared according to the wishes of the family.
A full script will be sent to the family after the ceremony.