Release needed to use pic or film clip of the dead?

[Elmer_Lang]

Hi
Not trying to be ghoulish or insensitive, but if I use a pic or film clip of someone who died recently, don't I still need a release from the family even if I have a release to use the pic by the photographer?

best
elmer

 

[arniepix]

Yes.

 

[Elmer_Lang]

Thanky! What I expected.