Celebrations of Life Toronto
&
Kinwood Services
A New Way
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 has partnered with Celebrations of Life Toronto to offer these services for their client families.
Kinwood Is New
Kinwood offers clients an opportunity to recount the love, memories, and stories of an important life. Kinwood combines filmed interviews with family photography, home movies, cell phone video, to produce beautiful commemorative films.
Grandchildren should hear about important family history. Kinwood films lead with anecdotes and include quirks, humour, accomplishments, values, and inspiration. Part commemoration, part family history, a Kinwood film is an heirloom.
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
Our Commemorative Film Programs
When speaking to someone in grief, say something specific about the person and the importance of their life. Leave memories – not condolences.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Web Page
Share the date and location with a custom web page. The page can be shared via text message, email or Facebook. The page can manage RSVPs. $295
Your Portal for Photo & Media Uploads
Kinwood’s secure portal will allow friends and family to upload photos, cell-phone video, and home movies. Families are often amazed with never-seen-before photos shared by others. You can share this portal with as many people you choose. Free with Film or Photo Project
Your Story
Identify 4-8 people who can tell Kinwood the story of your loved one.
AUTHENTIC COMMEMORATION FOR YOUR EVENT
Custom Photo Reels
Kinwood photo reels are the best. They are made by hand and are designed to both tell the sequential story of the life, but also groups images in themes within the sequence. Early life, raising a family, career, travel, grandparent.
After 60 seconds, you are hooked into a mini story of your loved one’s life.
Fees start at $650.00
Funeral Cards + Memotoes
We will work with the family to develop a one-of-a-kind funeral card that your guests will cherish. Most funeral cards have religious imagery and collagraphy from the 1940’s – Kinwood will take the best photos and craft a card that is true to the life.
Design fees start at $259.00
Post Event & Memorial Web Page
After your Celebration, Kinwood will deliver a shareable web page to show the photo reel or film to guests who could not attend. These pages often become the go-to memorial that are re-visited hundreds of times.
COMMEMORATIVE CLOUD FILM
The Kinwood Commemorative film is the best new funeral product in a generation: Kinwood conducts 4-8 virtual interviews and combines them with family photos, cell phone video, and home movies into a 20-30 min film that becomes an instant family heirloom. Films are often played during a Celebration of Life, and are rewatched for years, so memories are preserved.
Having friends contribute to a Kinwood Film, means the stories will live forever.
Cloud Films start at $1,995
Common Questions
Kinwood film editors take interview footage, photos, home movies, cell phone video and produce a beautiful commemorative film that will remain in the family forever.
Clients LOVE the final product. The film becomes a gift for a grieving spouse or family member – and it’s watched often. It’s both a modern family heirloom. and a rewarding experience.
Kinwood clients have cherished the opportunity to leave the memories and stories of a loved one. Kinwood now offers a cloud option to capture interviews via videoconferencing. Kinwood enables clients to do something meaningful to honour an important life.
We hear that sometimes. Kinwood sends speakers a package on how to prepare and what to wear. We create a warm and welcoming space to share personal feelings and stories. Kinwood will ask you thoughtful questions so you can share your reflections without preparing or pressure.
Kinwood now offers a Cloud Film – and we can capture your interview over a laptop, in the comfort of your own home.
Know that our editors only use the best interview clips making sure everyone looks good.
Many will embrace the chance to leave memories and stories for your family. After a death, people want to do-something, and leaving memories and stories is a way for your guests to honour the life. Kinwood’s questions make it easy to talk and focus on what’s important.
And now with Cloud films, they can participate from the comfort of their own home anywhere in the world.
We need photos of your loved one – the more the better. If you have cell phone video, or other home videos we can use that too. Pick 4-10 speakers, and Kinwood will reach out and take care of everything. We will also digitize paper photos for the project.
Yes! Kinwood films and film clips have been the foundation for numerous Celebration of Life events.
A Kinwood film can be a great way to unite guests and recognize the details of the life being celebrated.
Just ask – we have options that will work for your situation.
Yes, there is no time limit. But know the best Kinwood films are made in the days and weeks after a loss. Feelings are strong, and memories are clear. We advise that if you are going to do it – do it soon.
Families who want a minimalist approach might say its extravagant. No one can say it’s not without value. Clients understand that Kinwood films are forever.
We don’t have geographic boundaries. If you have a newish laptop and decent wifi – we can do this from anywhere. Ask us how.
You can fill out our question form below, or email us at: ask@kinwood.ca
We can also be reached at 416-639-8786.
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