Presentation system having static and dynamic components

#This system is directed to a customizable display for events, to associate the displayed images environment with the subject matter or purpose of the event.

#At the end of life, it is common for the recently passed individual to be viewed for a final time by family, friends and other mourners. Traditionally, this event occurs at a funeral home with the recently deceased lying in a casket placed in a room allowing mourners to walk up to the casket, view the deceased, and pay their last respects.

#In modern times, the funeral event is held soon after death. In North America, this means no longer than one or two weeks from death. One reason for the short period of time is that the body begins to decompose which causes the funeral to become time sensitive for several reasons. The specific time between death and the mourning is a balance of competing interests including organizing the mourners, having a suitable and respectful period of grieving, and allowing the close mourners time to find closure.

#The construction designed to carry out the invention will hereinafter be described, together with other features thereof. The invention will be more readily understood from a reading of the following specification and by reference to the accompanying drawings forming a part thereof, wherein an example of the invention is shown and wherein:

#FIG. 1 is a perspective of aspects of the system;

#FIG. 2 is a perspective of aspects of the system;

#With reference to the drawings, the invention will now be described in more detail. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a frame 10 having internal lighting can be positioned behind a casket 14 or urn 18 and stand 16. The internal lighting can be positioned on an opposite side from the casket or urn so that the image on a fabric or screen is illuminated with rear lighting. The frame can be square, rectangular or other shape with lights, such a LED lights, around the inner walls of the perimeter to provide lighting within the frame to provide rear illuminations of the screen. The lighting can be modified as to color and brightness allowing for different lighting conditions within the frame and projected outward from the frame. A lighting controller can be used to actuate predetermined lighting conditions based upon the screen placed on the frame so that custom lighting setting need not be required for each screen placed on the frame. For example, a first screen can have an image of outdoor sports, such as fishing, tennis, golf and the like. A second screen can include indoor activities such as pool, bowling, cooking, and the like. The lighting controller can have a first setting associated with the first screen so that the first screen setting is brighter to correspond with the outdoor activity. The lighting controller can have a second setting associated with the second screen so that the second screen setting is dimmer to correspond with the indoor activity.

#The frame can receive flexible and removable screen that can be made from fabric 30 having images printed on the fabric. The image, being rear lit or backlit, can have high resolution and vibrant colors to support the decor of a celebration of life. The image can be associated with the deceased and reflect some aspect specific to the deceased's life such as a hobby, interest, profession and the like. As the fabrics are removable, they can be easily replaced for each celebration allowing for customizing the image for each celebration. The casket 14, urn 18 and stand 16 can be positioned in front of the frame and the image designed to accent the casket or stand and urn, rather than be blocked by the casket, stand or urn. A projector 12 can be included in the assembly that can project a second image that can cooperate with the frame image, casket or urn, stand and floor. The projector can be activated by motion, proximity or other means and modify the projected image accordingly.

#Referring to FIG. 3A, the fabric 30 includes a perimeter edge 32 which can be removably affixed to the frame using hook and loop fasteners, snaps, clips, adhesive, magnets, and the like. The image 34 is imprinted on the fabric, associated with or related to the deceased, and can be one or many in an existing inventory. When an event is planned, the organizer can provide a catalog or listing of the available images that can be selected as associated with the event. For example, sporting events, nature, outdoors, branches, scenes and the like. The frame can be installed at the event location and used for multiple events, funerals, celebrations of life or other events. The organizer rents the fabric, it is delivered to the location of the event, installed and viewed at the event. When the event is completed, the fabric can be returned into inventory for subsequent order, rent or use.