Kinwood Commemorative Films

For 200 years families commemorated lives through a personalized headstone and casket.  Today, a large majority of North Americans are choosing a cremation vs a burial – and this trend has deprived families of choices on how they commemorate a life.

Kinwood understands that families and friends want to “do something” to honour a life.  This is it.  Part family history, part commemoration, A Kinwood Commemorative Film becomes an instant heirloom.

Kinwood makes it simple.  You provide photos, video and 4-8 names for us to interview.  Kinwood film editors take the interview footage, photos, home movies, cell phone video and produce a beautiful 15–30-minute 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 welcome 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.

Past clients will say that choosing friends and family members is the hardest part of the project. Most everyone will want to participate and embrace the chance to tell future family members why their loved one was loved.

After a death, people want to “do something,” and leaving memories and stories is a meaningful way to contribute. Kinwood’s questions make it easy to talk and focus on what’s important.

We need photos of your loved one – the more the better. If you have cell phone video, 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. If you have old home movies or Kodak slides, we can incorporate them too.  Ask us how.

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. Often times a speaker will offer a brief eulogy, then introduce a 3-minute clip of “Jerry Growing Up.”  Guests are often blown-away.

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, 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.

Kinwood has built a studio at the Westminster Funeral and Reception Centre in North York. Filming interviews in our studio is a good way to keep costs down.

Also, Kinwood recently launched a “Cloud” Film option – which is often a trade-off between premium production values vs the convenience of remote interviews. It’s also our least expensive option.

We don’t have geographic boundaries. If you have a newish laptop and decent wifi – we can do this from anywhere.  Ask us how.