Proofreading funeral programs
Funeral Program Date Proof: Month Names Versus Numbers
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Written month names reduce ambiguity in a program shared with readers from different countries. A numeric date can mean different days depending on the reader's convention.
Use one date style consistently
For a US audience, October [Day], [Year] is easy to recognize. Keep the same order for both life dates. Treat the service date separately and avoid changing a family's preferred notation without checking.
Final check
Compare all date fields with the approved source, including dates repeated on the back page.
Apply this to your design
Use an available four-page US Letter booklet layout, then review the cover, two inside pages, and back before downloading.
Choose a four-page funeral program template