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Staying safe against live stream scammers

We are aware of the BBC’s warning against live stream scams following instances of mourners being targeted on social media with fake streams of funeral services. We want to raise awareness of this despicable behaviour and also want to reassure our clients and viewers that Funeral Streaming by Story House is

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What To Expect When Booking a Funeral Video

Recording a funeral service can be a great way of sharing the love you have for your family member. Whether you would like the video to pass on to those who couldn’t be there on the day, pass down to future generations or to simply just have something to watch

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Top 5 Benefits To Live Streaming A Funeral

There are many benefits to live streaming a funeral, funerals have been a fundamental part of the grieving process for hundreds of years, with countless different types and styles to match beliefs, religions, and requests. In the past few years, these ceremonies have been tested continuously in these hard times,

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Reading Chronicle News Feature

We were honoured to recently feature in an article by the Reading Chronicle. The article talks about how Ben, the owner of Funeral Streaming began streaming right at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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What To Expect When Booking a Funeral Live Stream

Professional funeral live streaming is a relatively new concept, having only become commonplace in the last few years and with the popularity accelerated by the huge levels of demand during the coronavirus pandemic. You may not really know what to expect when thinking about organising a funeral live stream, especially

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Streaming, webcast, on demand – What Are The Differences?

Over the past couple of years, we have seen a huge increase in the demand for online and live streamed services to enable people to connect with events and services even if they can’t physically be there.  Whilst online coverage can’t replace in-person connection, our interactions and behaviours have changed

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Advice

Checking Your Internet Connection For Live Streaming

Event live streaming is continuing to rise in popularity, with more and more services expected to be streamed online. We believe that everyone should be able to benefit from this low-cost, accessible technology using our Stream It Yourself service. This allows you to stream an event or service yourself, using

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What is Natural Burial?

By definition, a Natural Burial (or Green Burial) is: “the act of burying a body in a way that causes little damage to the environment, for example by not having the body embalmed (treated with special chemicals) and by using a coffin made of natural materials, so that the coffin

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After a loss

Funeral Service Checklist

Planning a funeral can be overwhelming. A funeral director will assist you with pulling together all the information and arrangements required, but there are times where you may wish to plan the memorial service yourself. The funeral service checklist below will help you plan the day whether you want a

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live streaming a funeral frequently asked questions
After a loss

COVID-19 Funeral – Live Streaming Options

The COVID-19 pandemic was not only a physical crisis but also a psychological one. It completely transformed our attitudes and behaviours, and in 2023, whilst a lot of ‘normal life’ has resumed, some members of the public still feel uncomfortable or anxious about attending mass events such as funerals. Dealing

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After a loss

Live Streaming A Military Funeral

Organising and funding a military funeral can be hard work at a time where you just want things to work easily. There can be additional components to consider, such as travel, traditions and logistics, which can feel like extra burdens during an extremely difficult time. Whether guests are unable to

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After a loss

Where Can I Find A Funeral Director Near Me?

We’re often asked “where can I find a funeral director near me?”. UK-funerals.co.uk has a helpful list of Funeral Directors & Undertakers alongside further information you may wish to consider. The below links will take you to the UK-funerals.co.uk website. If you’re looking for a live stream of your funeral,

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