Funeral slideshow guide
What Order Should Funeral Slideshow Photos Go In?
The order of the photographs shapes how the tribute feels. Chronological order is the natural starting point for many tributes and is the structure Story Assist™ uses for Evrkeep’s first draft across life stages; families can then refine or reshape that sequence.
- Chronological: early life through later years — the Story Assist™ starting structure.
- Chapter-based: family, friends, work, travel or passions.
- Story-led: arrange images for emotional flow.
- Hybrid: use chronology with smaller themed chapters.
1. Chronological order is the simplest starting point
A life-stage sequence gives the audience an immediate sense of progression and can expose missing periods.
2. Chapters can reveal personality
Themes such as family, travel, work and hobbies can give important parts of the person’s identity their own moment.
3. Story-led order can create stronger emotional flow
A tribute can open with a recognisable portrait, move through relationships and memories, and finish with another intentional image.
4. Choose the opening and ending deliberately
The first and final images carry extra weight and should feel chosen rather than accidental.