Heritage · For families

Memorial film for a milestone, anniversary or memorial service

A film to watch together — at a birthday, an anniversary or a memorial service. We combine interviews, photographs and archive material into one coherent story.

Last reviewed 17 augusti 2026 by the Fenny editorial team · editorial policy

A memorial film differs from a full life story in ambition rather than care. The life story documents; the memorial film distils. It is made to be watched in one sitting, by a room full of people, at a specific occasion.

In practice we work from what already exists — photographs, older film, letters — and add one or more filmed interviews to give the material a voice. The edit gives it a beginning, a turn and an ending.

Because the film is tied to a date, planning matters. Contact us in good time so recording, archive work and editing fit before the occasion.

When a memorial film is the right format

  • A milestone birthday where the family gathers
  • A wedding anniversary or a shared life story
  • A memorial service or the anniversary of a death
  • A retirement after a long career
  • A company or association jubilee
  • A tribute to someone who cannot tell the story themselves

How it works

  1. 01
    First conversation

    We set the occasion, the audience, the tone and the deadline.

  2. 02
    Material review

    We go through photographs, archive film and other material together.

  3. 03
    Interviews

    One or more filmed interviews with family, friends or colleagues.

  4. 04
    Editing

    Narrative edit with music, sound and colour work, adapted to the occasion.

  5. 05
    Delivery

    Delivered in a format ready to screen at the venue, plus a private digital copy.

Price ranges

LevelPrice rangeWhat's included
Short memorial filmFrom SEK 35,000One interview or existing material, film of roughly 5–10 minutes.
Extended memorial filmSEK 55,000–95,000Several interviews, archive work, music and a longer narrative.
Memorial film with legacyFrom SEK 120,000Memorial film plus a full documented life story for the family.

Excluding VAT. An exact price is quoted after the first conversation. See the price guide for memorial films.

What affects scope and price

  • How much archive material needs to be digitised and restored
  • Number of people interviewed and locations
  • Deadline — a short lead time may require priority scheduling
  • Music licensing for public screening
  • Whether you also want a longer documented life story

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance should we book?

Four to eight weeks is comfortable. Shorter lead times are sometimes possible but limit interviews and archive work.

Can you use old photographs and video?

Yes. We digitise, clean up and integrate photographs, film and documents into the edit.

Can the film be shown at a venue?

Yes. We deliver a screening-ready file and can advise on format and sound at the venue.

What does a memorial film cost?

From SEK 35,000 for a short film. Extended films with several interviews and archive work are SEK 55,000–95,000.

Can it be made if the person has died?

Yes. We then build the film from archive material and interviews with those who knew them.

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