Funeral Slideshow Ideas & How to Make a Meaningful Tribute
When someone we love passes away, finding the right way to remember them can feel overwhelming. A funeral slideshow offers a beautiful way to honor their life — combining photos, videos, and sometimes music into a moving visual tribute that can be shared at the service and kept for years to come.
What Is a Funeral Slideshow?
A funeral slideshow is a digital presentation — usually created with photos and video clips — that tells the story of someone’s life. These slideshows are often played during memorial services, celebration-of-life events, or shared privately with family and friends afterward.
They can include:
Childhood and family photos
Special milestones and achievements
Everyday candid moments
Short video clips from loved ones
Favorite music or meaningful songs
Quotes, prayers, or personal messages
Why a Funeral Slideshow Matters
Funeral slideshows do more than share images — they:
Celebrate a life lived by highlighting moments big and small.
Bring comfort through shared memories.
Connect generations by sharing the person’s legacy with younger family members.
Encourage storytelling as guests recall when and where photos were taken.
How to Create a Funeral Slideshow
Gather Photos & Videos Ask family and friends to share their favorite images and clips. Don’t forget old printed photographs — you can scan or photograph them for digital use.
Organize by Theme or Timeline Some slideshows follow a chronological order (childhood → adulthood → later years). Others are grouped by themes, such as “Family,” “Friendship,” “Adventures,” or “Hobbies.”
Choose Music Carefully Pick one or more songs that reflect the person’s personality or faith, or music they loved during their lifetime.
Use Simple Editing Software Tools like PowerPoint, Keynote, iMovie, or Canva can work well. Keep transitions and effects simple so the focus stays on the photos and videos.
Test Before the Service Make sure the slideshow plays smoothly on the venue’s AV equipment.
Adding a Personal Touch with Folksee
While a traditional funeral slideshow is powerful, it often misses one thing — the voices and personal messages from those who loved them most.
That’s where Folksee comes in.
Instead of chasing down files from dozens of people, Folksee makes it effortless to collect heartfelt video messages and memories from friends and family — all in one private place.
Here’s how it works:
Start a Reel — Create a collection in minutes, right from your phone or computer.
Invite Contributors — Share a link with anyone, anywhere in the world. They simply log in to a free Folksee account in their web browser — no app download needed.
Collect Messages & Photos — Contributors record a short message or upload pictures with just a few clicks.
Watch the Reel Come Together — Folksee automatically organizes everything into a touching video reel.
You can play the Folksee reel during the memorial service alongside your funeral slideshow — or keep it private as a cherished family keepsake. It’s an easy way to capture the love, stories, and voices of those who can’t attend in person, and to preserve those memories forever.
A funeral slideshow shows the life they lived. A Folksee reel lets you hear the voices of the people whose lives they touched.
With Folksee, it’s easy! Gather heartfelt video messages from friends and family—just share a link, and we’ll handle the rest. No apps, no hassle—just a meaningful reel they'll never forget.
