Who this helps
families, obituary writers, funeral coordinators, and editors using approved life details to plan a tribute.
24-hour tribute planning
Translate an obituary into a respectful photo slideshow structure.
Turn an obituary outline into a photo slideshow plan while separating public facts, family memories, captions, and private editor notes.
What to gather
- Approved obituary facts
- Life chapter order
- Matching photo groups
- Closing acknowledgment
Suggested workflow
- Mark public obituary facts.
- Map each section to photo groups.
- Draft short title cards.
- Review details before production.
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
- Use the obituary structure as a guide, not a requirement to place every fact on screen.
- Prioritize photos and concise chapter cards over dense paragraphs.
- Mark facts or names that still need family confirmation.
Family review notes
- Check that the obituary version used is final and family approved.
- Confirm names, dates, places, affiliations, and service details.
- Decide whether donation, service, or contact information belongs in the video at all.
Privacy and consent checklist
- Keep private obituary drafts separate from public captions.
- Do not add home addresses or private family contacts to the slideshow.
- Review the final video before it is linked from a public obituary page.
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.
Should the whole obituary appear in the video?
Usually no. Use short chapter wording and let the photos carry the story.
Does this verify obituary facts?
No. A family reviewer must confirm every fact used in the video.