Tribute Videos as a Thoughtful Gift After Loss
When someone has lost a loved one, it can be difficult to know what to give. Flowers, cards and messages can be comforting, but many families also appreciate something more personal and lasting.
A tribute video can be a thoughtful gift after loss because it brings together photographs, video clips, music and memories into something the family can keep, watch and share.
A personal keepsake, not just a one-day gesture
A tribute video is not something that disappears after a few days. It can be saved on a phone, tablet, computer or USB drive, shared with family members, and watched privately whenever the family wants to remember.
This can make it especially meaningful for anniversaries, birthdays after loss, Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or other moments when someone’s absence is felt more strongly.
When might a tribute video be given as a gift?
Families may choose to create or give a tribute video for many different reasons, including an anniversary of a death, a birthday remembrance, a family gathering, Christmas after loss, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, or simply because they want to preserve important memories.
It can also be created after a funeral, especially if relatives have shared photographs and memories that the family would like to bring together properly.
What can be included?
A tribute video can include favourite photographs, short video clips, music, names, dates, captions and meaningful wording. It can be simple and gentle, or more detailed and life-story focused.
The most important part is choosing memories that feel true to the person being remembered. These may include family moments, holidays, childhood photographs, weddings, birthdays, everyday pictures and images that show personality.
A sensitive way to give something meaningful
If you are giving a tribute video as a gift, it is worth approaching it gently. Some families may want to be involved in choosing the photos and music, while others may appreciate someone helping to organise the memories for them.
Everlasting Tributes can guide you through the process, whether you are creating the video for your own family or as a thoughtful gift for someone close to you.
How Everlasting Tributes can help
We create finished tribute and keepsake videos using the photographs, short video clips, music choices, wording and memories you provide. You do not need to edit anything yourself.
View our tribute video styles or contact us if you would like to discuss creating a tribute video as a gift.