Funeral Streaming Examples Across the UK
I'm Shaun, and over the past ten years I have personally live streamed more than 2,500 funerals across the UK — from quiet crematorium services to large Caribbean celebrations lasting several hours, military ceremonies at some of the country's most prestigious venues, and graveside services in remote rural churchyards. Every example on this page is a real service I attended and streamed myself.
I hope these examples give you and your family a clear and honest sense of what funeral live streaming looks and sounds like in practice, and the confidence that whatever your service involves, it will be handled with care, reliability, and complete discretion.
Browse Funeral Streaming Examples by Service Type
You can explore different types of funeral services below:
Church of England and Catholic Mass Funeral Streaming Examples
Churches are where I spend a large proportion of my time, and no two are the same. Some are modern and well-lit with good connectivity. Others are centuries-old stone buildings with thick walls, leaded windows, low light, and almost no mobile signal. Over eight years I have streamed from hundreds of churches across the UK and learned how to get a reliable, high-quality stream from all of them.
I always position myself discreetly — typically at the rear or side of the church — choosing angles that capture the arrival of the coffin, the officiant, the speakers at the lectern, and the congregation without being intrusive. For audio I never rely on a church's own sound system alone. I use dedicated microphones for the minister and lectern as well as ambient microphones to pick up the atmosphere of the space, including hymns and congregational responses. The difference this makes to the experience for online viewers is significant — they can hear everything clearly, as if they were sitting in the church themselves.
Catholic Masses tend to be longer and more structured than Church of England services, with a full liturgy, communion, and specific ceremonial elements. I'm comfortable with both and take the time before each service to understand the order of the day so nothing is missed.
Many families also choose to combine church streaming with funeral photography or funeral videography, creating a complete record of the day. If you'd like to understand more about how this works, visit my funeral live streaming page or read my guide on how funeral live streaming works.
Caribbean Funeral Streaming Examples
Caribbean funerals are among the most meaningful and involved services I have the privilege of streaming, and they hold a special place in my work. The combination of faith, community, music, and tradition — particularly at the graveside — is unlike anything else, and the live stream is rarely an optional extra for these families. For relatives watching from Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad, Antigua, and across the Caribbean diaspora, it is often the only way they can be part of the day.
These services regularly extend well beyond the church, with a full graveside programme that can last several hours. I cover the procession from the hearse, the lowering of the coffin, extended tributes and prayers, and the singing — which is often the most powerful and emotional part of the day for those watching remotely. Where families take part in the backfilling of the grave, I cover this too. It is a deeply personal tradition and one I approach with complete care and sensitivity.
Receptions are also an important part of many Caribbean funerals, and where families want the stream to continue I can carry it through into the wake — open microphones, speeches, music, and the moments of warmth and togetherness that follow the service itself.
I've been trusted by Caribbean families across London, Birmingham, Bedford, Leicester, and many other parts of the UK, and I understand how much these services mean — not just to those in the room, but to everyone watching from thousands of miles away.
You can read one family's experience in the testimonials on my funeral live streaming page, and find out more about graveside streaming in my guide Live Streaming a Graveside or Outdoor Funeral — What to Expect.
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Military Funeral Streaming Examples
Military funerals carry a unique sense of dignity, precision, and ceremony, and they require a very particular approach. The timings are exact, the ceremonial elements are structured and meaningful, and the atmosphere demands complete professionalism and discretion throughout.
I have streamed military funerals at some of the UK's most significant venues — including the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Wellington Barracks in London, Royal Navy Whale Island in Portsmouth, and various crematoriums and churches across the country where full military honours have been observed. Every service is different depending on the branch of service, the rank of the person who has died, and the wishes of the family, but the common thread is always the same — a level of care and ceremony that deserves to be captured properly.
For families with serving personnel and veterans watching from bases and postings around the world, the live stream means they can be part of the farewell regardless of where they are. I have had viewers joining from Germany, Cyprus, the Falklands, and further afield.
I approach military funerals with the same quiet professionalism the day demands — arriving early, setting up without fuss, and staying completely unobtrusive throughout. For families arranging a military funeral who would like to discuss live streaming, I am very happy to talk through the specific requirements of the day.
Nigerian, Ghanaian, Ethiopian & African Funeral Streaming Examples
African funerals — Nigerian, Ghanaian, Ethiopian, Zimbabwean, and others — are often large, joyful, and deeply rooted in faith and community. These are not subdued occasions. They are celebrations of a life well lived, filled with music, choirs, powerful preaching, and a sense of togetherness that fills whatever space the service is held in.
I have been privileged to stream many African funerals across London and the wider UK, and they are services I approach with real care and cultural understanding. The practicalities are often more complex than a standard church service — larger congregations, multiple speakers, live music, extended timings, and occasionally services that span several venues across the day. Good preparation and reliable equipment make the difference between a stream that holds throughout and one that drops at the worst moment.
For families with relatives across Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, and elsewhere, the live stream is essential. These are communities with strong ties across continents, and ensuring that everyone who wants to be part of the service can watch clearly and without interruption is something I take seriously.
Every service is streamed using my bonded internet connection and two-camera setup, so even in venues where mobile signal is unreliable or the crowd is large and constantly moving, the stream stays stable and the coverage stays strong.
For more information visit my funeral live streaming page or read my guide on how much funeral streaming costs.
Greek Funeral Streaming Examples
Greek Orthodox funerals follow a specific and deeply meaningful liturgical structure, and they are services I have come to know well over the years. The format is distinct — prayers, chanting, incense, the presence of an open coffin, and a series of rituals that carry great significance within the Orthodox tradition. Getting the coverage right means understanding the order of the service before you arrive, not working it out as you go.
I've streamed Greek Orthodox funerals across London and the wider UK, working within the church, coordinating with the priest, and positioning cameras to capture the key moments — the arrival of the coffin, the service itself, the final farewell at the graveside — without ever disrupting what is taking place.
For families with relatives in Greece or across the Greek community in Europe and beyond, the live stream allows them to take part in these traditions in real time. These are not moments that can easily be described in words after the fact — seeing and hearing them as they happen matters.
I approach every Greek funeral with the same respect and preparation I would bring to any service, and I'm always happy to speak with families or the priest beforehand to make sure everything is fully understood and planned.
Read my guide on how funeral live streaming works for more on the technical side of what I bring to each service.
Funeral Streaming in Village Halls & Alternative Venues
Not every funeral takes place in a church or crematorium, and I think that is a positive thing. Village halls, community centres, hotels, sports clubs, and other spaces that meant something to the person who has died are becoming increasingly common choices — particularly for celebration of life services and for families who have chosen a direct cremation and want to hold a separate, personal gathering in their own time.
These venues come with their own challenges. The lighting, acoustics, and layout vary enormously from one to the next, and there is no fixed setup to rely on. I arrive early at every alternative venue, assess the space, and position everything accordingly — cameras placed to cover the speakers and the room, microphones positioned to capture every tribute, reading, and musical moment clearly for those watching remotely.
These services often have a different feel to a traditional funeral — more relaxed, more personal, with open microphones, video tributes, shared memories, and a tone that reflects the individual rather than following a prescribed format. I enjoy covering them for exactly that reason. No two are alike.
In many cases I also provide audio visual support for these events — screens, PA systems, and technical setup — alongside the live stream, so that everything is coordinated through one person rather than multiple suppliers who have never worked together before.
Find out more about celebration of life services or read my guide Can You Watch a Live Stream Later?
Arranging Funeral Streaming with Confidence
Every service shown on this page is one I attended personally. I set up the cameras, managed the stream, and made sure that everyone watching remotely could be part of the day — clearly, reliably, and without the family having to think about the technical side at all.
If you are arranging a funeral and would like to discuss live streaming, I am available seven days a week from 9am to 10pm. Call or text 07772 509101, visit my funeral live streaming page to find out more, or get in touch to check availability.
“My dear friend George Richmond, the Director of Photography for the Marvel movie Deadpool, took on the responsibility of selecting a videographer for my husband's funeral. He chose you out of everyone he looked at, and I am immensely grateful for that decision.
Your work is truly remarkable - from the beautiful opening shots to the impeccable sound quality and the finer details throughout. The way you captured the vibrant blue sky was touching, especially since my husband had such an affection for blue skies. My heartfelt thanks for everything you've done.”
— Lady M ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Being chosen by someone with George's level of expertise in film and visual storytelling is something I think about every time I turn up to a service. It is a reminder of why the details — the framing, the sound, the reliability — matter so much, even on the hardest days.