CREATE...a moving tribute for a friend or family member who has touched your life 

WHAT IS A MONTAGE
A montage is a video tribute that brings your favorite photos, song lyrics, quotes and music to life in a dynamic way by transforming these memories of the life of a loved one into a moving work of art. The result is stunning and evokes strong healing emotion from viewers. Families tell us that our montage moved them from mourning to celebrating their loved one's life.

HOW TO CREATE A MONTAGE
Once you have gathered the photos, poetry, music and other elements that have special meaning for you, we weave them together to create a tribute that brings tears of joy and remembrance. We customize each presentation. It starts with your ideas, your elements, and your desire to create a lasting tribute.  We skillfully add the effects using high tech video production equipment to create a stunning video tribute.

WHEN TO CREATE A MONTAGE
Customized montages can be created for a family memorial service or as a special tribute to a community member. Many of our clients begin preparing a montage when their family member is in hospice care. Reviewing family photo albums and favorite poetry and songs can be very healing for the entire family. Some of our clients even begin the process when they preplan their funeral.

WHY CREATE A MONTAGE
As a bereavement counselor, I have come to understand the tremendous importance of ritual and commemoration in the process of grieving the loss of a loved one. Taking the time to create a meaningful memorial service puts the bereaved on solid ground as they begin the long and winding road toward healing.

Preserving the meaning of their loved one's life and preserving their legacy is an important aspect of adjusting to loss. Creating a professional, heirloom quality video tribute is an important option that funeral service providers can feel good about offering to families. 
 
Karen L. Carney, RN,LCSW, FT
Bereavement Counselor
Safe Place to Grieve Foundation, Inc.