MEMORIAL SHOWCASE
Memorial Slideshow & Video
Wildflower specializes in memorial storytelling, crafting seamless, deeply intentional tributes from your pictures and video clips. With professional tools and a documentary filmmaker’s eye for narrative, we shape your photos and footage into a single life story, nostalgic, celebratory, or reverent, so your wonderful person is truly felt.
The process begins with a conversation to understand the story you want to tell. From there, send us your pictures and video clips any way that works for you: text, email, upload, or mail us the originals (scanning and VHS/Beta digitization available). Once gathered, we sequence, score, and build your video, then send a Client Preview for your review. After any refinements, your finished Memorial Slideshow & Video is ready for digital download, with a USB stick or DVD available too.
PETER & FRIENDS (photo slideshow)
STORY GOAL: showcase the magic of friends
RUN TIME: 2 minutes, not looping
MUSIC: Bouncy, pop from Audiio that reflects Peter’s buoyant personality
Peter’s adventures weren’t just about places. They were about people. He traveled with an open heart, welcoming new friendships wherever he went. Peter’s brilliant smile wasn’t just his signature; it was his way of making everyone feel at home. This slideshow offers a glimpse into the joy he brought to others and the wonderful journeys he shared.
JEAN: A LIFE’S JOURNEY (photo slideshow)
STORY GOAL: follow the lines of a life well lived
RUN TIME: 2 minutes, not looping
MUSIC: Piano solo from Audiio reflecting Jean’s love of jazz
Jean’s life was filled with adventure, love, and open roads. He cherished his family and friends and found joy in exploring the world, whether through distant travels or behind the wheel of the roadsters he adored. This short tribute offers a glimpse into the passions that made his journey extraordinary.
DANCES FROM TIM (video tribute)
STORY GOAL: showcase Tim’s ebullient dancing spirit
RUN TIME: 1 minute, not looping
MUSIC: Ramones-esque dance track from Audiio
Tim was a performer to his core, whether hyping local bands, fronting a Memphis punk band, or losing himself in the music, Tim was always in motion. From costume to stage, from dance floor to audience, his punk spirit was meant to be captured. This short video weaves together footage from friends and family who reveled in his iconic moves, immortalizing the rhythm and raw energy that defined him.
Celebration Documentary
Wildflower preserves the moments that make a celebration unforgettable: the laughter, quiet reflections, and heartfelt tributes. Before filming, we take time to understand your wonderful person and those honoring them, ensuring the documentary feels true to their spirit.
We work seamlessly with memorial organizers to discreetly capture the ceremony, crafting a cinematic edit using multiple cameras. Along the way, you can add still photos, archival footage, or a custom soundtrack because this story is shaped around them. After your review, the final documentary is prepared for digital download, with the option of a USB stick or DVD, plus a private web page for effortless sharing.
ARRIVAL (documentary)
STORY GOAL: discreetly capture the richness and love in Tim’s world
RUN TIME: 3 minutes
MUSIC: The Foal (Instrumental) by Oliver Hughes from Audiio
Sometimes, the quiet moments speak the loudest. Before the memorial began, Wildflower set up cameras, capturing small yet magical glimpses of love and joy. These moments became the opening of the full documentary, setting the tone for this beautiful celebration of Tim’s life.
REFLECTION BY PETE (Remembrance Chair)
STORY GOAL: share the unique perspectives only true friends would have
RUN TIME: 3 minutes
MUSIC: none
After Tim’s service many remained behind to share their stories of life with this wonderful person. Musician Sioux City Pete knew Tim as a fan, a fellow musician, and a friend. Wildflower filmed him in the Remembrance Chair, capturing the stories of their evolving friendship and the power of love.