About
Obitus is a specialist audio-visual services provider focused on funeral personalisation. Working in partnership with funeral venues, directors, and officiants, Obitus enables families to craft deeply personal farewell services through four core offerings: Music, Tributes, Streaming, and Keepsakes. Their Music service curates and schedules personalised playlists — from contemporary songs to traditional hymns — using an extensive music and hymn library. The Tributes service allows families to create rich, moving visual tributes combining photos, video clips, and music, produced by Obitus' specialist team. Live Streaming makes funeral services accessible to friends and family who cannot attend in person, with replays available for up to 28 days after the event. Keepsakes capture poignant moments from the service in physical or digital formats, such as USB drives, so memories can be revisited. Obitus also offers SuperVenue capabilities for larger facilities and a Virtual Memorial Service option for entirely remote commemorations. Funeral arrangers and officiants benefit from easy-to-use ordering platforms and dedicated customer support. Families interact with the service through their chosen funeral arranger. Operating across the UK, Obitus is a trusted partner for the funeral industry, combining concert-grade technology with compassionate, expert customer service. Their mission is to ensure every funeral service reflects the unique life it commemorates, providing more meaningful ways for communities to come together and say goodbye.
Key Features
- Personalised Music Scheduling: Access an extensive music and hymn library to curate and schedule the perfect playlist for any funeral service, capturing the personality of the person being celebrated.
- Visual Tributes: Obitus' team creates rich, moving video tributes by weaving together family photos, video clips, and music into a memorable and personal story.
- Live Streaming: Broadcast funeral services live so remote friends and family can attend, with replay access available for up to 28 days after the event.
- Keepsakes: Preserve meaningful moments from the service with physical or digital keepsakes — such as USB drives — so memories can be revisited long after the day.
- Funeral Arranger Ordering Platform: Easy-to-use ordering and management tools allow funeral directors and officiants to efficiently book and coordinate all Obitus services on behalf of families.
Use Cases
- A family working with their funeral director to build a personalised music playlist — including the deceased's favourite songs and traditional hymns — played during the service.
- Creating a moving visual tribute video from family photographs and home videos to be shown during the funeral ceremony.
- Live streaming a funeral service so that elderly relatives, overseas family members, or those with mobility issues can attend remotely and watch the replay within 28 days.
- A funeral venue partnering with Obitus to offer professional audio-visual personalisation as a standard part of their service, differentiating their offering in a competitive market.
- Ordering a Keepsake USB following the service so family members can replay the tribute and music in their own homes as a lasting memento.
Pros
- Comprehensive End-to-End Service: Obitus covers every audio-visual aspect of a funeral — from music and tributes to streaming and keepsakes — through a single, integrated provider.
- Trusted at Scale: Obitus supports over half of all funerals in the UK each year, reflecting deep industry trust and proven operational expertise.
- Dedicated Specialist Support: A specialist customer service team is always on hand to guide families and funeral professionals, ensuring nothing goes wrong at a critical time.
- Accessible Remote Attendance: Live streaming with an extended 28-day replay window ensures loved ones across the world can participate in and revisit the service.
Cons
- UK-Centric Availability: Obitus operates primarily within the UK, limiting access for international clients or funeral services held abroad.
- Indirect Consumer Access: Families cannot book directly; all services must be arranged through a funeral arranger or director, adding an intermediary step.
- No Public Pricing: Pricing is not listed publicly on the website, making it difficult for families to budget without first engaging a funeral arranger.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Obitus offer for funeral personalisation?
Obitus offers four core services: Music (curated playlists and hymns), Tributes (visual slideshows and videos), Streaming (live and on-demand broadcast), and Keepsakes (physical or digital mementos of the service). They also offer SuperVenue solutions and Virtual Memorial Services.
How do I book Obitus services for a funeral?
Obitus services are booked through your funeral arranger or director. Families work with their chosen funeral professional, who handles the ordering and coordination directly with Obitus.
How long is the live stream available after the funeral?
Live streams remain accessible for up to 28 days after the funeral service, allowing friends and family to re-watch the service at their own pace.
What is included in a Visual Tribute?
A Visual Tribute is a produced video that combines the deceased's personal photos, video clips, and chosen music into a cohesive and moving story, created by Obitus' specialist production team.
Does Obitus work with all funeral venues?
Obitus works with a wide network of funeral venues and directors across the UK. Venues can partner with Obitus to offer seamless audio-visual personalisation services, supported by concert-grade equipment and on-site expertise.
