The loss of a loved one is a heavy moment in life, often too heavy to hold alone. Friends and family gather together to remember their life, stories are told and the day is a mix of tears and laughter, sadness and joy filled memories. Grief is a heavy blanket but the love shines through, steady, enduring, and deeply present.
Documenting the funeral of a loved one is about more than just capturing the celebratory moments of life, it’s about creating a legacy of love and remembrance. Those memories honor what matters most.
Why photograph a funeral?
At first it may feel unusual to consider hiring a photographer to photograph a funeral, but many families later say the same thing: I barely remember the day. Grief changes how we experience things. Details fade and faces blur. We forget how we showed up for each other, how we carried our sadness and how we celebrated the life of the one we lost.
Photography creates an archive of the day, a way to look back and process the moment later, and further honor the life that was lived.
My approach: Respectful, quiet, and candid.
I promise that as a documentary photographer, I will take a respectful approach toward this sensitive time. I notice the little moments that unfold during the day and capture them without intruding. I do not stage or direct unless requested to take a posed portrait. And above all, I understand that the day is about celebrating and remembering your loved one – nothing should get in the way of that.
Coverage & Investment
Visitation Only – $600 (approximately 2 hours at the funeral home)
Funeral Service + Burial Coverage – $800 (approximately 3 hours at the church and cemetery)
Two-Day Coverage (Visitation + Service + Burial) Up to 5 total hours – $1200
All coverage includes professionally edited, high-resolution digital images delivered in a private online gallery for your family to download and share. If you have unique needs or would like additional time, I am happy to create a custom proposal.
Mischief and Laughs Photography is a certified bereavement photographer through Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep – if you have experienced a stillbirth or loss shortly following birth, please reach out for a free hospital portrait session.
