Complete Guide on What It Is & How to Watch Online
Live streaming a funeral allows family and friends to attend a funeral or memorial service online in real time. Whether guests live overseas, cannot travel, or are unable to attend in person, a funeral live stream provides a secure way to participate from anywhere in the world.
This complete guide explains:
- What funeral live streaming is
- How funeral live streaming works
- How to watch a funeral live stream step-by-step
- Troubleshooting common issues
- Funeral live stream etiquette
What Is Live Streaming a Funeral?
Funeral live streaming is the real-time broadcast of a funeral, memorial service, graveside service, or celebration of life over the internet. Recorded versions of funerals in the past are also available to watch at your own leisure.
The service is filmed using professional cameras and audio/visual equipment, then streamed through a secure platform so invited guests can watch online.
Depending on the family’s preferences, the live stream may be:
- Public (anyone with the link can view)
- Private (password protected)
How to Watch a Funeral Live Stream (Step-by-Step Guide)
If you are wanting to watch a funeral online, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Navigate to Our Funeral Homes Website ‘michaelcrawfordfunerals.com.au’
- Find the funeral you want to watch by navigating to the funeral notices page either upcoming or past services.
- Within the funeral notice, there is a button labelled ‘Live Stream’.
- If you are watching after the service has taken place, there will be a button labelled ‘Funeral Recording’.
If you have not received details, contact the family or funeral director.
Step 2: Check the Date & Time (Including Time Zone)
Funerals streamed online may take place in a different country. Always confirm:
- The correct time
- The time zone
Step 3: Prepare Your Device
You can watch a funeral live stream on:
- Smartphone
- Tablet
- Laptop
- Desktop computer
- Smart TV (if supported)
Before the service:
- Ensure a stable internet connection
- Charge your device
- Test your sound
Step 4: Join Early
Click the link 5–10 minutes before the service begins.
Some platforms display a waiting screen until the live stream starts.
What If the Funeral Live Stream Isn’t Working?
If you experience technical issues, try the following:
- Refresh the page
- Check your Wi-Fi connection
- Restart your device
- Switch browsers (Chrome, Safari, Edge)
- Lower the video quality in settings
If problems persist, contact the funeral home or wait for the recorded version.
Benefits of Funeral Live Streaming
Funeral live streaming offers:
- Global access for international family members
- Inclusion for elderly or unwell guests
- Flexible viewing with replay options
- A permanent digital keepsake (in some cases)
While it does not replace in-person attendance, it provides meaningful connection during a difficult time.
FAQ’s
Unlike most funeral homes that remove services after 30–90 days, our streamed services stay online indefinitely.
That means:
There is no expiration date
There is no automatic removal
Your family and friends can revisit the service anytime in the future
Yes, you can order flowers through our website. Click Here and set the flowers for delivery on the day on the funeral by following the prompts at checkout. You can also write a personal message to go along with the floral order.
You can view past funeral live streams via the ‘Past Funeral Notices’ page. Click Here to view past services.
