Custom Memorial Family Portrait from Photos — Add a Lost Loved One to Your Family Watercolor Canvas with "In Loving Memory" & Dates
Custom Memorial Family Portrait from Photos — Add a Lost Loved One to Your Family Watercolor Canvas with "In Loving Memory" & Dates
Everyone together again. Painted in watercolor, kept forever.
Some photos were never taken — the family portrait with Grandpa in it, the Christmas where Mom should have been in the middle. Send us your family photo and a photo of the loved one you've lost, and our artists paint them into one hand-finished watercolor portrait on premium gallery-wrapped canvas. Surrounded by soft botanical washes, finished with your family name, the words Forever Together, and an "In Loving Memory" line with their name and dates.
Why families treasure this piece
- Add a loved one who has passed. Our artists blend a separate photo of them naturally into your family portrait — same light, same style, same warmth — so it looks like they were there all along.
- Painted from your photos. Any clear photo works, even an old print or a cropped group shot. We keep every face unmistakably them.
- Your name, your words, their dates. Family name in classic serif lettering, plus a memorial line such as "In Loving Memory of James · 1952–2022." Change "Forever Together" to "Always in Our Hearts," "Family Is Forever," or a line of your own.
- Museum-quality canvas. Archival, fade-resistant inks on thick artist canvas, stretched around a solid 1.25" wood frame. Ready to hang straight out of the box.
- Free digital proof. You approve the artwork before we print — unlimited tweaks until every detail feels right.
- Made to order in the USA. Every canvas is printed, stretched, and inspected by hand.
How it works
- Choose your size and orientation — landscape or portrait, to suit your photo.
- Upload your family photo plus a photo of your loved one, and enter your family name, memorial line, and dates using the options above.
- Approve your proof. We send a preview within 2–3 business days.
- Hang and enjoy. Your canvas ships within 3–5 business days of approval.
A thoughtful gift for
Sympathy and bereavement · A first Christmas without them · Mother's Day or Father's Day after a loss · A parent's or grandparent's anniversary of passing · A wedding where someone is dearly missed · Grandparents' Day · A family reunion · A "we still feel you here."
Size guide
Sizes are listed as the canvas's long side × short side. Choose Landscape to hang it wide or Portrait to hang it tall.
| Size | Landscape (W × H) | Portrait (W × H) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 × 8 in | 12" × 8" | 8" × 12" | Bookshelf, desk, nightstand, or gallery wall |
| 18 × 12 in | 18" × 12" | 12" × 18" | Mantel, entryway, or hallway — our most popular |
| 24 × 16 in | 24" × 16" | 16" × 24" | Above a sideboard or dresser |
| 30 × 20 in | 30" × 20" | 20" × 30" | Dining room, home office, or stairway wall |
| 36 × 24 in | 36" × 24" | 24" × 36" | Statement piece above the sofa or bed |
Details
- Gallery-wrapped canvas, 1.25" depth, mirrored edges
- Archival pigment inks, UV and fade resistant
- Hanging hardware pre-installed
- Add one loved one or several — pets who have passed are welcome too
- Photo tips: faces clearly visible; for the loved one you're adding, a photo where they are facing the camera works best — we'll handle lighting, scale, and clothing tone
Gone from the photo, never from the family. Bring them home — with Love & Always.