Who this helps
families sharing tribute videos on phones, private links, social pages, or remote memorial groups.
24-hour tribute planning
Prepare a portrait memorial video layout for phone viewing.
Plan a portrait memorial video layout for phone screens, social sharing, vertical photos, captions, and private review.
What to gather
- Portrait or square format
- Caption size
- Vertical photo handling
- Private sharing link
Suggested workflow
- Choose portrait or square format.
- Mark vertical and horizontal photos.
- Keep captions short.
- Review on a phone before sharing.
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
- Confirm whether the final video is for phone viewing, social sharing, livestream, or venue playback.
- Tell the editor how to handle horizontal photos inside a portrait frame.
- Check caption size on a phone before approval.
Family review notes
- Review the video on the same type of device most family members will use.
- Check that faces are not cropped awkwardly in portrait layout.
- Confirm whether the family wants a downloadable or view-only link.
Privacy and consent checklist
- Keep the review link private until approved.
- Avoid posting source photos publicly just to collect them for a portrait video.
- Remove access after the final video is delivered.
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.
Is portrait format good for a funeral service screen?
Usually no. Confirm venue playback separately; portrait is mainly for phones or social viewing.
Can captions be larger?
Yes. Shorter captions with larger text usually work better on phones.