I ordered this after I’d heard Paul Heil’s tribute on the Gospel Greats.  Just got the dvd today and watched it this evening.

WOW!!!  What a celebration of her life it was!  The music was awesome, the speaking was awesome.  That’s the kind of funeral I’d like to have someday.  Good music that praises God.  Should be no surprise that Sandi Patty closed the service singing “We Shall Behold Him”.

There was one little guy who sang, named Christian Ferguson.  Can I rightly assume that he is Larry Ferguson’s son?  Larry - Dottie’s manager.

This dvd was definitely worth the $15 I paid.  I highly recommend it to anyone.

I’m so glad to hear someone comment on the video.  I have been considering ordering it for several days and know the time is almost up that it will be available.  I must ask, and I don’t mean this the way it sounds, does the video show at all the casket or dottie?  I know that is horrible and I am embarrassed but I could not handle viewing the video if it did.  I am such a strong supporter of her music and completely broke when I read the news online the day after she was killed.  I appreciate everyone’s understanding about my question.  God bless.

There’s an occassional glimpse of the rose covered casket, also a very nice portrait of Dottie on the “stage”.  Mostly the camera was on whoever was singing or the “choir”.  Some shots of the crowd.  Lots, and lots of familiar faces.  I couldn’t even begin to name who all was there.  Gaither led the Homecoming Choir. 

Get it, it’s a great great dvd!!!

Thank you so much for answering that for me, I appreciate it.  I was reluctant to ask but simply had to so I could order in time.  Again, God Bless and thanks so much.

This will not go over well, but how tacky can thy get? When I read that the family did not want live feed of the funeral because it was a private affair, but that a keepsake video would be available later, my first thought was “yeah right, privacy my foot - they just want to make money off of it”. What is next, her ashes on ebay?? Good grief, are we so enamored with humans God used that we can’t see how tacky and unsuitable it is to sell a DVD of a funeral? Send in the flames, but it is true. She was an awesome song writer, and God has and will use her songs in ways we have no idea, but to market a DVD of the funeral - that is just wrong!

Sally,

Thank you for the info!!!!!

Sarah

sallyh, I received my copy and watched it three times in 24 hours.  The music is wonderful.  The service is a prime example that a minister does not have to “preach” a funeral service.  Dottie “preached” her own and did she do a job!  It was nice to be reminded again of all the barriers she broke down with her music between people from all walks of like and all types of music.  She was definitely “one-of-a-kind” song writer and lady.  She will be sorely missed in this world!!!!

I ordered the Dottie Rambo DVD AND it is a great DVD too!! This is a wonderful Tribute for Dottie and if my Info is correct, they’re going to use the proceeds for a Memorial at the Church where Dony McGuire(Dottie’s son-in-law) is the Pastor….?  Yes, IMHO, every true Dottie Rambo Fan really should try and get one of these DVD’S because will be blessed, blessed each time that you watch this DVD…PTL~~ I’m so thankful that they did this DVD too!!

buzzie - 28 June 2008 09:22 AM

This will not go over well, but how tacky can thy get? When I read that the family did not want live feed of the funeral because it was a private affair, but that a keepsake video would be available later, my first thought was “yeah right, privacy my foot - they just want to make money off of it”. What is next, her ashes on ebay?? Good grief, are we so enamored with humans God used that we can’t see how tacky and unsuitable it is to sell a DVD of a funeral? Send in the flames, but it is true. She was an awesome song writer, and God has and will use her songs in ways we have no idea, but to market a DVD of the funeral - that is just wrong!

What is wrong with a DVD of the funeral?  It isn’t the “funeral” part that people are wanting, it’s the “celebration of a life” part.  As Christians a person’s final service is so often a time for rejoicing and reflecting on the journey that person has just completed.  I have many fond memories of memorial services that I wish I had on video.  While I have not been to the services for a high-profile Southern Gospel performer I have watched portions of Roger Bennett’s and Anthony Burger’s and was blessed by them.  I say to you, don’t watch or purchase if you so choose, but don’t castigate those who are enjoying them.