Funeral slideshow guide
How Long Should a Funeral Slideshow Be?
A funeral slideshow should be long enough to tell the story without feeling rushed, but not so long that it disrupts the service or loses the audience.
- Start with the time allocated in the service.
- Match the pace to the photographs.
- Let photo count and runtime inform each other.
- Test the complete tribute before finalising.
1. Ask about the service schedule
Confirm whether the slideshow has a fixed slot in the funeral or will play before, after or during another part of the ceremony.
2. Match the pace to the photographs
Older photos, group images and captioned slides may need more time than simple familiar photographs.
3. Let photo count and runtime inform each other
When the first draft is too long, remove repetition before making every photograph change faster.
4. Test the complete runtime
Watch the full exported or previewed slideshow without skipping and confirm the final runtime with the funeral provider.