What does a funeral presentation cost?

A photo presentation for a funeral can range from free to several hundred euros. It depends on how you approach it: make it yourself, have it made, or a combination.

The options at a glance

1. Make it yourself with PowerPoint (free - €0)

You create the presentation yourself in PowerPoint, Keynote or Google Slides.

Advantages:

• No costs
• Full control

Disadvantages:

• Time-consuming (4-8 hours)
• Technical knowledge needed
• Difficult to collaborate with family
• iPhone photos (HEIC) need to be converted

2. Online tool like The Last Farewell

You create the presentation online, with help from family, and pay on export.

Advantages:

• Free to create and try
• Family can easily add photos
• Automatic music synchronization
• All photo formats work (including HEIC)
• Multiple export formats

Disadvantages:

• One-time cost on export

3. Have it made by a specialist (€50 - €200+)

You send photos to a company that creates the presentation for you.

Advantages:

• No work
• Professional result

Disadvantages:

• Higher costs
• Less control over the final result
• Often longer turnaround time (1-3 days)
• Changes cost extra

4. Through the funeral home (varies)

Some funeral homes offer this as a service, sometimes included in the package.

Advantages:

• No separate arrangement needed
• Funeral home knows the technical requirements

Disadvantages:

• Price often unclear beforehand
• Less flexibility

Cost comparison

Hidden costs to watch out for

Music licenses

If you use music that is not royalty-free, there may be licensing costs. In the Netherlands, most funeral services fall under collective arrangements.

Adjustments afterwards

With "have it made" services, changes often cost extra. With an online tool like The Last Farewell, you can make unlimited adjustments before export.

Export formats

Some services charge extra for certain formats. Check in advance whether PowerPoint, JPEGs and a standalone player are included.

What is the best choice?

Choose DIY (free) if you:

• Are technically handy
• Have enough time
• Don't need to collaborate with family

Choose an online tool if you:

• Want to work together with family
• Want to get started quickly
• Want flexibility in formats

Choose have it made (€50-200+) if you:

• Don't have time or energy
• Budget is not an issue
• Are not technical and have no help

Frequently asked questions

Is free creation really free?

Yes, with The Last Farewell, creating, viewing and editing is completely free. You only pay when you want to export the presentation. See the current price on our pricing page.

Are there subscription costs?

No. It's a one-time payment. No monthly costs, no hidden subscriptions.

Can I adjust the presentation later?

With The Last Farewell, your project remains available for 6 months. You can always adjust, re-exporting costs no extra money.

What if I don't use it after all?

Then you pay nothing. You don't need to enter a credit card to get started.