FondlyRestore a photo for a funeral or memorial
When you are choosing the photo that will stand beside the flowers, it should look its best. Restore and enlarge it here in a minute, so you can focus on what matters.
Taking a picture of a print? Lay it flat by a window in daylight and turn off the flash, so there's no glare.
What a lovely photo. Choose what it needs:
✦ Deep repair is our most powerful restoration, included with credits and Pro. 50 photos for $9, no subscription. Unlock Deep repair →
Faces are brought back into focus automatically. Your photo stays private and is deleted within an hour. By restoring it you confirm you may use it and agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy, including how faces are handled.
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Print sizes 4×6, 5×7 and 8×10, cut to shape for any photo lab
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How to restore a photo for a funeral or memorial
- Choose the photo that feels most like them, even if it is small, old or slightly blurry.
- Scan it or take a straight, well-lit phone picture of it, then drop it into the box above.
- Let the AI repair and sharpen it, compare with the slider, and download the result.
- Send it to the funeral home or print shop at the largest size you have.
Common needs, and what helps
- Memorial portrait or easel photo (often 16×20 in): the most demanding. Use 4× enlargement (credits or Pro) and the best original you can find.
- Funeral program or prayer card: smaller prints are forgiving, and a restored phone scan is usually enough.
- Obituary photo for a newspaper or website: a clear, well-lit face matters more than resolution.
- Slideshow at the service: restore several photos from different years so the story flows.
Choosing the photo
Families often pick a recent snapshot because it is sharp, while the photo everyone remembers is older and faded. With restoration, you no longer have to choose between the two. A cropped holiday photo works too: crop to the face and shoulders before restoring, and the AI will rebuild the detail.
If the only picture is a group photo, crop to your loved one first. Even small faces can often be brought back to a printable portrait.
Sending files to the funeral home
Funeral homes and print shops usually accept a JPG by email. If they ask for a single PDF with several photos, or the file is too large to send, these free tools from our sister sites can help.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can I have the restored photo?
Most photos are ready in 10–60 seconds. There is no waiting for a retoucher, which matters when the service is in a few days.
What size can I print?
The free version doubles the size, which is fine for programs and cards. For a large memorial portrait, use 4× enlargement (up to 4800 px), included with credits and Pro.
Do you keep my photos?
No. Your photo is processed by our AI provider and deleted within an hour. We never store, view or train on your photos.