Can a funeral be live streamed for family interstate or overseas?

Yes. Funerals in Perth can be live streamed so family and friends interstate or overseas can watch the service in real time on a private link, and usually watch a recording afterwards. Gift of Grace Funerals includes live streaming in its Amazing Grace chapel package and can add it to any chapel, church or graveside service.

How live streaming a funeral works

A private, unlisted link is created for the service. You share it with whoever you choose by text, email or a family group chat. At the start time the service is streamed live, with clear audio of the celebrant, readings and music. Guests can watch on a phone, tablet, computer or smart TV without creating an account.

Metropolitan Cemeteries Board chapels at Fremantle, Karrakatta and Pinnaroo have built in streaming cameras. For church services, graveside services and other venues, we arrange a camera operator. A recording is normally available for a period after the service so people in different time zones can watch when they are able.

Why families use it

Live streaming became common in Perth during the COVID travel restrictions and has stayed because Western Australia is a long way from everywhere. It lets elderly relatives who cannot travel, family in the eastern states, and friends overseas be present. It also removes the pressure to delay a funeral for weeks while everyone arranges flights.

Cost of live streaming a funeral in Perth

Live streaming is included in the Amazing Grace package ($9,900) at Gift of Grace Funerals. It is available as an optional extra on other packages, and cemetery chapel streaming is generally a modest add on. A video recording with a keepsake copy can also be arranged.

Related questions

Is live streaming a funeral private?

Yes. The stream uses an unlisted link that only people you share it with can access. It is not searchable or public.

Can family overseas watch a funeral later?

Usually yes. A recording is available after the service for a set period so relatives in other time zones can watch at a convenient time.

Which Perth cemeteries offer funeral live streaming?

The Metropolitan Cemeteries Board chapels at Fremantle, Karrakatta and Pinnaroo Valley have streaming facilities. Gift of Grace Funerals arranges streaming for church and graveside services as well.

Talk to a Perth funeral specialist

Gift of Grace Funerals is a family owned funeral home at 15/11 Sainsbury Road, O’Connor, serving families across Perth 24 hours a day. Call 1300 856 862 or see our funeral packages and prices.

Last reviewed September 2026. Prices are GST inclusive and current at the time of writing.