Their face first
A good memorial portrait from a photo should look like them, not like a flattering stranger. Our portraits aim for recognisable realism: their actual age, the lines around their eyes, the way they smiled. The painterly quality lives mostly in the background, the light and the florals, so the likeness stays true.
The little things, if you want them
You can add as much or as little as feels right — something they wore, a treasured piece of jewellery, favourite flowers, a place they loved, a hobby or ritual. You may add a reference photo of an object or place to guide those details. Your own subject photo is the only source of their likeness.
Three ways to remember them
Classic Remembrance
Our flagship style: a realistic portrait with soft painted florals and gentle light.
Their Favourite Place
Set against the lake, garden or park that meant the most to them.
Simply Remembered
Your original photograph, kept exactly as it is, presented quietly with their name and your words.
Words that stay yours
Names, dates and a short phrase are placed as clean, editable text — on the portrait, kept aside for a keepsake version, or left off entirely. Words update instantly; portrait changes require a new preview. Read the full five-step process, or see ideas for a personalized sympathy gift.