Reelic Guide
How to Make a Memorial Video That Does Justice to Someone You’ve Lost
You have the photos. What you don’t have is the energy to sit at a computer dragging images into a slideshow maker while you’re grieving. Reelic does the work for you — and makes something worth watching.
When a slideshow isn’t enough
Slideshows have their place. But when someone dies, you don’t want to see their photos on a timer set to a royalty-free piano track. You want their story told. You want the viewer to understand who this person was — not just what they looked like, but how they lived. A Reelic memorial film has structure, narration, and emotional intelligence. It’s closer to a documentary than a slideshow.
How it works when you’re grieving
We know the last thing you want is a complicated tool. Upload 8–25 photos. Answer a few gentle questions about the person you’ve lost — their name, their personality, what you want people to remember. The film is built and delivered within an hour. You can share it at the service, send it to family, or keep it for yourself.
For funerals, celebrations of life, or just for you
Some people use Reelic films at services. Others send the link to family who couldn’t be there. Some make them months or years after the loss, when they finally feel ready to look at the photos. There’s no right time. The only wrong time is after the photos are lost or the stories are forgotten.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I get a memorial video?
Films are typically delivered within an hour of completing the upload and interview. If you need it for a service, we recommend allowing at least 2 hours.
Can I use photos from different decades?
Yes — mixing eras is encouraged. Childhood photos, wedding photos, family gatherings, recent images. The film gains its power from showing a whole life, not just one era.
Is a memorial Reelic film appropriate for a funeral?
Many customers use Reelic films at funerals and celebrations of life. The tone is gentle, dignified, and cinematic — designed to honour, not to overwhelm.
Honour their story
You don’t need to do this alone. Upload the photos. We’ll build the film.
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