Your photos, brought to life
Slow pans and zooms, gentle fades between pictures, and old prints straightened and brightened. Photos that don't fill the screen sit over a soft blurred copy of themselves, so nothing gets cropped awkwardly.
Valley Case Files presents
Memories in Motion
Memorial montages, made with love.
We turn your family's photos and home videos into a memorial montage set to music. Their pictures, their laugh and their favorite song come together in one keepsake you can play at the service or share with everyone who loved them.
- Photos + videosHome clips mixed in
- Set to musicTheir song, or we choose
- Any screenPhone, TV or service screen
- 48 hoursOnce we have your photos
What you get
Their life, picture by picture, set to the music they loved.
Home videos mixed in
Send phone videos or old home movies. We pick the best moments, like a birthday, a dance or a laugh, and blend them in between the photos. When they're talking, we lower the music so you can hear their voice.
Music that fits them
Name a song they loved, or pick a style like soft piano, gospel, country or classic rock and we'll choose. Every photo and clip is timed to the music.
Titles and captions
An opening title with their name and years, plus short captions if you'd like them, such as "Sunday dinners" or "Summers at the lake."
A peaceful closing
It ends with "In loving memory" and their name, with room for a favorite saying or a scripture verse.
A keepsake cover
With Montage + Cover, you also get a matching cover image of their favorite photo with their name and years. Use it when you post, frame it, or print it in the program.
How it works
Four gentle steps. We do the hard part.
Tell us about them
Fill out the request form: their name, the songs you have in mind, when you need it, and anything you want people to remember.
Send your photos and videos
Reply to our email with your photos and clips, or send a shared Google Photos, Google Drive, iCloud or Dropbox link. Old prints are fine; just take a clear photo of each one in good light.
We build it in 48 hours
We put everything in order, usually from childhood onward unless you'd like a different order, add the video clips, and time it all to the music.
Review and receive
You get a preview to watch, and one round of changes is included. Then we send the finished MP4, ready for a phone, a TV or the funeral home's screen.
Packages
Simple pricing. No subscriptions.
Most chosen
Montage + Cover
$39
- Up to 75 photos and 10 clips, up to 2 songs
- Opening title and closing card
- Both vertical and widescreen versions
- Keepsake cover image (1080×1920 JPG)
- One round of changes
Best value
Multi-Pack
$69
- Two Montage + Cover packages
- Two montages and two keepsake covers
- For two loved ones, or a full version for the service and a short one for social media
- Costs less than buying two separately
Can't afford it? Tell us in your request. We may choose to do some montages for free.
More photos than that? Just ask. The launch special price is locked in for any request sent before the deadline. Nothing is charged when you submit a request; you pay once we confirm your order by email.
Our promise
Their memory, handled with care.
- Your photos, never AI faces. We only use the real photos and videos you send. We never make an AI version of your loved one or change how they look. Touch-ups stay light: straightening, cropping, brightness and small scratches.
- You approve it first. You watch a preview before anything is final, and one round of changes is included.
- Private by default. Your photos are only used for your montage. We never post it anywhere unless you say yes.
- Honest about music. Any song is fine for playing at the service. If you plan to post it, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube may mute popular songs, so we can make a posting version with licensed music.
- Here when you need it. Tell us the service date, and we'll do everything we can to have it ready in time.
Request a montage
Tell us about them.
Share what you're comfortable sharing. We'll reply quickly with any questions and easy ways to send your photos and videos.
Closing card preview
In loving memory of
FIRST NAME
LAST NAME
Type their name in the form to see it here.
Pay for your montage
Got our confirmation email? Pay here.
Please pay only after we've emailed you to confirm your order. Checkout is handled securely by Square.
Montage + Cover
$39
Multi-Pack
$69
Questions
Things families ask us.
How do I send old printed photos?
Lay each print flat near a window and take a straight-on photo with your phone, with no flash. That works well. If you have a scanner, that's even better. We'll straighten and brighten them.
What kinds of videos can I send?
Phone videos, Facebook videos you saved, and old home movies that have been put on a computer or USB drive. Send the whole clip and we'll find the best few seconds.
Can you use a specific song?
Yes. Tell us the song and artist. For playing at the service or at home, any song is fine. If you plan to post it online, popular songs can get muted by Facebook, TikTok or YouTube, so we can also make a posting version with licensed music.
Will you change their face or use AI?
No. We only use the real photos and videos you send, with light touch-ups like straightening, brightness and small scratch repairs. We never create an AI version of your loved one.
Will it play at the funeral home?
Yes. Choose widescreen, and we'll send a standard MP4 that plays on most TVs, laptops and funeral home screens. We can also send it as a download link so the funeral home can grab it directly.
How long does it take?
Your preview is ready within 48 hours after we have all your photos and videos. If the service is sooner than that, tell us the date in the form and we'll do our best.
Do you ever make montages for free?
Sometimes. If cost is the only thing stopping you, choose "Asking for a free montage" on the request form and tell us a little about your situation. We may choose to do some for free, but we can't promise every request.
Can I post it myself?
Yes. Choose vertical (or both) for Facebook, TikTok and Instagram. The montage is yours to share however you like.
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