Personal messages from you
Kinwood offers the opportunity to film messages that can be delivered by you after you’re gone. When people are contemplating their final arrangements, many go through an inventory of their life experiences. Basic Funerals has partnered with Kinwood to make this service available to their clients.
Say it now – while you still can
People have always left letters, notes, and messages to be shared after they gone. What’s new is the ability to do it the right way. Kinwood will capture your messages of thanks, wisdom or regret. You can share important family history or maybe you need to set the record straight. A hard drive with your message can be delivered to your executor with instructions on how and when your message is shared.
Kinwood is new
Kinwood is the Celebration of Life Company. We believe that people can do more to honour a life than buying flowers or saying, ‘sorry for your loss.’ Kinwood is new, independent and modernizing the funeral industry for the better.
Our Reviews
★★★★★
“There truly is no better option for this type of service. Jeff and his team are top notch, in every possible capacity. Talented, conscientious, careful, committed to every detail, and execution of the highest possible caliber. We are so happy that we picked these professionals. Their services have produced a lasting impact on our family and my father’s legacy.
Thank you a thousand times.”
JULIE BOND, GOOGLE REVIEW
★★★★★
This was a fantastic experience! I am not generally comfortable in front of a camera, but the folks at Kinwood made the process fun and not intimidating! The interviewer did an amazing job, and the camerawork, editing and production of the final product was simply awesome. I was very pleased with everything from start to finish and would definitely recommend Kinwood
VICKI TROTTIER, GOOGLE REVIEW
Post Script Message Program.
Available for Basic Funerals pre-need clients. A special offer to film family history or personal messages - while you still can. Stories that need to live on. Memories of love, perseverance, family, and accomplishments.
Individual Interview
Packages starting at $595
Offer details:
- 45-60 mins of studio time to recorded messages / interview
- 10-20 photographs for inclusion (free digitization and touch up)
- Client review of rough cut
- Client edits and feedback
- Length of message 5-15 mins
- Delivery of message on private hard drive
- Instructions to your executor
- Delivery to executor with proof of receipt
- Edit completion 3-6 days after filming completed
2-Person / Couples Interview
Packages starting at $795
Offer details:
- 60 mins of studio time to recorded messages / interview
- 20-30 photographs for inclusion (free digitization and touch up)
- Client review of rough cut
- Client edits and feedback
- Length of message 10-20 mins
- Delivery of message on private hard drive
- Instructions to your executor
- Delivery to executor with proof of receipt
- Edit completion 3-6 days after filming completed
Common Questions
There is no shortage of reasons to leave a message after you’re gone. Some want to give thanks or impart wisdom, knowledge or values. Some want to share family or immigration history before those stories are lost. Some use the opportunity to confront the past or share personal reflections about a period in their life. There are a million reasons to leave a message, but everyone has their own.
Kinwood has a studio at the new Westminster Funeral and Reception Centre in North York. Close to major highways, filming your interview in our studio is the most efficient and cost-effective option. We will advise on how to prepare and what to wear. We can also arrange transportation to and from the studio.
No-one aces their message on the first try. Kinwood staff will coach you through your talk – whether it takes 3 tries or 13. Remember, our editing can weave together the best parts of different takes. We know what we’re doing.
Yes, of course! But know after you have read your notes, Kinwood might ask questions to help add colour and context to your message. Since you have final cut, only you will approve the final product.
We have a pre-planning discussion with clients, and we can talk through your circumstances with no obligation. There is no judging at Kinwood. And you don’t have to prepare at all – we can lead a discussion and ask questions about the most relevant memories, history and personal reflections to share.
It’s not really a funeral product – it can be a service for any time. But when clients are contemplating their final arrangements, many go through an inventory of their life experiences. Kinwood has partnered with Park Lawn businesses to make our services available to their clients.
Our client agreement includes a non-disclosure agreement that Kinwood must abide to. Your executor is the only other person to have access to the hard-drive containing your message. Your instructions to the executer will dictate when and how the message is shared.
Not true. Kinwood messages are forever. Ask yourself if you would value a message from your great-grandparent? Of course you would. Today, Kinwood can make this possible.
Yes! If you want to be joined on camera – or just have a friendly face close by, Kinwood welcomes guests.
Yes you can! Film it yourself and give it to your executor. But know Kinwood professionals will make your message the best it can be. Clients understand that Kinwood films are made to last forever.
Our clients LOVE our products. If there was always something you wanted to share or needed to say, Kinwood will ensure your message is captured and delivered. You can rest easy knowing that people will hear it after you’re gone.
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