Chptr Introduces First Fully Managed Memorial Slideshow Service for Funeral Homes
Families receive professionally produced memorial tributes, allowing funeral directors to stay focused on caring for families
New York, NY — February 26, 2026 —Chptr, the company restoring community memorial announcements to America’s most trusted local media platforms, today announced the launch of Chptr Slideshows, a fully managed memorial slideshow service that replaces the industry’s do-it- yourself video creation process with professional production handled entirely by Chptr. Memorial slideshows have become one of the most meaningful moments in modern funeral services. Yet in many funeral homes, creating them still requires staff to collect photos, assemble videos, and manage rounds of edits with families while preparing services and supporting grieving families.
Chptr Slideshows removes that operational burden.
Instead of relying on funeral home staff to build the video, families work directly with Chptr to curate a personalized and beautiful story. Chptr collects photos, manages revisions with the family, and produces a polished tribute video delivered ready to play at the service. Throughout the process, funeral directors remain informed and included in communications, so they have full visibility and confidence in what will be presented.
Every slideshow created by Chptr’s platform is reviewed by professional video editors, ensuring the quality is not sacrificed at any step of the process. Chptr’s service team continues working with families until the tribute reflects exactly how the family wants their loved one remembered.
If families want a particular style of music or overall tone, Chptr accommodates those preferences. They may also choose to expand the slideshow into a more in-depth Heirloom Video that tells their loved one’s story more fully and can be preserved for future generations. Families can request updates and share feedback directly by text message, and Chptr’s curation capabilities ensure each video reflects what the decedent cared about most, using their own life moments rather than relying on generic themes.
“Slideshows still live at the emotional core of a funeral service, but the way they’re produced hasn’t caught up with the needs of both funeral directors and families,” said Glenn Gould, President of Funeral Services at Chptr. “Funeral directors shouldn’t be spending late nights assembling videos or troubleshooting software while trying to support families, and families should expect incredible service, ease-of-use, and the highest quality finished product possible.
Chptr Slideshows applies the same professional production model Chptr is already known for. We handle the technical work, the edits, and the back-and-forth with families so directors can stay focused on what they do best. The best part is the same product and operational core is doing the work, so an upgrade to a Heirloom Video or even a TV broadcast is just a text message away.”
Several funeral homes are already using Chptr Slideshows as part of their arrangement process. Kyle Bennett, Funeral Service Licensee at Bennett Funeral Service, said the service allows his team to offer families a more polished tribute without adding pressure to staff during an already demanding schedule.
“We’ve worked with Chptr through their Broadcast program and have seen the quality of their production and the way they support families,” Bennett said. “When they introduced Slideshows, it felt like a natural extension of that relationship. Our team knows the tribute will be beautifully produced, and it frees our staff to spend more time with families while knowing the slideshow is in great hands.”
With Chptr Slideshows:
● Families submit photos and memories directly to Chptr
● Chptr produces polished memorial tribute videos
● Families receive the slideshow directly and send feedback via SMS or email
● Chptr manages edits and revisions, in real time, with the family until they are satisfied
● Funeral directors receive status updates throughout the process
● The completed slideshow is delivered, ready to play at the service
● Families receive a digital keepsake they can share with relatives and friends
The launch expands Chptr’s growing suite of storytelling services designed to help funeral homes provide modern forms of remembrance while keeping workflows simple for funeral directors.
Chptr Slideshows are now available to funeral home partners nationwide.
To learn more or sign up, visit www.chptr.com/slideshows.
To view an example of a memorial slideshow, visit: https://vimeo.com/1167462139.
To view an overview of the slideshow process, visit https://vimeo.com/1162612619.
About Chptr
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in New York, Chptr is the community storytelling company helping funeral homes bring modern memorialization to the families they serve. Through its Broadcast, Social, Video, and Slideshows offerings, Chptr transforms photos and memories into meaningful video tributes that reach thousands, helping communities gather, show support, and honor every life properly. Chptr partners with funeral homes and media companies across the United States, coordinating directly with families while keeping funeral directors informed and in control of the experience. Learn more at www.chptr.com.
