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Streaming a funeral service – for everyone who wishes to say goodbye

Sometimes not everyone who wants to be there can be: relatives abroad, the ill, the very old. A quiet broadcast of the service gives them the chance to say goodbye – without the technology ever stepping into the foreground.

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A funeral holds different standards than any other broadcast: the technology must be invisible. A single iPhone on a tripod, placed to the side and at a distance, is entirely sufficient – no camera crew, no cables, nobody walking through the picture.

The broadcast runs over a private, unlisted link that only the family shares. Before it begins, viewers see a simple waiting image. And if the family wishes, a recording remains – some relatives only find the strength to watch later.

How a quiet broadcast works

  1. 01

    Talk to everyone involved

    Clarify in advance with the family, the funeral home and the church or chapel that the service will be streamed – and what should and should not be in the picture.

  2. 02

    One discreet camera position

    An iPhone on a tripod, to the side and behind, viewing the lectern and the congregation from the back. It is set up once and not touched again.

  3. 03

    Share the private link

    The broadcast runs as an unlisted YouTube stream or to a target of your own – only relatives who cannot attend receive the link.

  4. 04

    A simple waiting image

    Before the service begins, viewers see a calm image – with a photo and dates if the family wishes – instead of a black screen.

  5. 05

    A recording for later

    At the family’s request, the app records the service in parallel – for relatives who wish to watch later, or as a lasting memory.

What is needed

  • One iPhone (from iPhone 12) on a tripod – no further equipment required
  • Cellular reception or Wi-Fi at the venue (about 5 Mbit/s upload)
  • Optional: a second iPhone with the free Camera app for a second, equally discreet angle
  • One person to start and end the broadcast – funeral director, sexton or a family member
  • LiveShow Creator in SOLO mode (€9.99/month, cancel anytime) is sufficient for one camera

FAQ

Is it appropriate to stream a funeral?
That is entirely the family’s decision. Many find comfort in knowing that nobody who wishes to say goodbye is excluded – especially in families spread across countries. What matters is agreeing on it beforehand: with the family, the funeral home and the congregation.
Does the broadcast stay private?
Yes. The stream runs unlisted – it cannot be found in any search; only those who receive the link can watch. After the service it can be deleted entirely.
Who operates the technology during the service?
Ideally nobody: the camera is set up and the broadcast started before the service begins – then it runs untouched until the end. The funeral director, sexton or a family member handles start and stop.
Can relatives watch the service later?
Yes, if the family wishes: the app records in parallel. Some relatives only find the strength days later – the recording gives them that time.
What does the broadcast cost?
For a single camera, SOLO mode at €9.99 for one month, cancel anytime, is sufficient. Funeral homes offering broadcasts regularly work with PRO (several cameras, several targets).

Broadcast quietly and reliably

Download all apps as a free beta and test the broadcast calmly in advance.

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