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Funeral program, card, and poster guides

Practical articles on what to write, how to arrange a design, and what to check before printing. Choose the question you need help with, then move directly to a template when you are ready.

Funeral programs

Funeral Program Cover Wording: Names, Dates, and Short Lines

What belongs on the front cover, with short wording examples that leave room for the photo.

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Funeral programs

What to Put on the Back of a Funeral Program

Use the final page for practical details or a quiet closing, without crowding it.

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Funeral programs

Funeral Program vs. Order of Service: What Is the Difference?

A quick distinction that helps you organize the booklet without leaving out the ceremony sequence.

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Funeral programs

Celebration of Life Program Ideas for a Personal Gathering

A more personal program structure for a gathering centered on stories and shared memories.

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Printing

Funeral Program Proofreading Checklist Before You Print

A calm final review for the details that are hardest to fix after printing.

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Printing

How Many Funeral Programs Should You Print?

A simple way to estimate copies without treating a fixed percentage as a rule.

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Memorial cards

Prayer Card vs. Memorial Card: Choosing the Right Wording

The format can be similar; the message should reflect the person and family.

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Memorial cards

Nonreligious Memorial Card Messages: Short, Personal Examples

Original, adaptable lines for a card when a prayer does not fit the service.

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Memorial cards

Memorial Card Design: Make Small Text and Photos Readable

Design choices that matter most when the finished card is small enough to hold in one hand.

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Memorial posters

Preparing a Photo for a Large Memorial Poster

A large print reveals image problems that are almost invisible on a phone.

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Memorial posters

Memorial Welcome Sign or Tribute Poster: Which Do You Need?

The location and purpose of the display should guide its words, photo, and size.

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Printing

How to Send a Memorial Design to a Local Print Shop

Tell the print counter the finished size, sides, quantity, and what you expect them to trim or fold.

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