Who this helps
families, funeral coordinators, and editors preparing an old or damaged photo for a private memorial slideshow.
24-hour tribute planning
Protect the original before a memorial photo is restored.
Prepare a privacy-first handoff for restoring an old memorial photo while preserving the original, family approval, edit limits, and deletion instructions.
What to gather
- Untouched original backup
- Family-approved restoration scope
- Named recipient and private transfer
- Source and working-copy deletion date
Suggested workflow
- Keep the untouched original in family-controlled storage.
- Define whether restoration, colorization, reconstruction, or generative fill is allowed.
- Send a working copy through a private approved channel and keep the original separate.
- Review the result with the family and ask the recipient to delete source and working copies on the agreed date.
Privacy boundary
MemorialRushAI does not automatically upload family photos or service details. Use secure transfer only, review every name and date, and ask the editor to delete working files after delivery and approval.
Rush readiness checklist
- Choose one photo and one named reviewer first.
- Do not upload a family photo to an unknown service under deadline pressure.
- Use the unedited original if the family cannot approve a restored version in time.
Family review notes
- Confirm the family is comfortable with the named service or editor.
- Mark changes that could alter identity, age, expression, clothing, background, or historical context.
- Approve the exact restored file before it enters the slideshow.
Privacy and consent checklist
- MemorialRushAI does not restore, colorize, reconstruct, upload, or publish photos.
- Do not include private account credentials, public links, or unnecessary identity details.
- Check the recipient's current storage, reuse, training-data, retention, and deletion terms before transfer.
Editor handoff review
Before checkout, make sure the brief includes the final contact email, deadline, video length, music notes, photo count, required captions, and any do-not-use instructions. A clean handoff reduces rework during a sensitive deadline.
When a paid memorial handoff is worth it
Buy the $49 starter only after the free brief has enough names, dates, photos, service timing, tone, and music notes for a careful editor handoff. Use the $99 expanded pack when the family also needs archive notes, accessibility review prompts, after-service copy, backup naming, and resharing notes. Skip payment if you need photo scanning, final video production, public posting, funeral-home contact, USB creation, file deletion, grief counseling, legal advice, music licensing advice, accessibility certification, consent advice, or guaranteed delivery, playback, approval, privacy, ranking, traffic, sales, or revenue.
Does this checklist verify a restoration service?
No. The family must review the current provider, terms, permissions, and output.
Should the restored file replace the original?
No. Preserve the untouched original and label the restored copy separately.